Gastric balloon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a metabolic surgery specialist who has performed over 6,200 successful procedures at Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Holds a patent for his own invented laparoscopic surgical instrument
• Awarded the Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Recognised with multiple awards in international and national scientific competitions
• Specialises in weight-loss solutions and minimally invasive general surgery techniques

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly credentialed general surgeon who established the dedicated Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• Performed over 900 surgical treatments with a focus on metabolic health
• Achieved more than 200 successful gastric reduction operations
• Awarded for pioneering surgical achievements by the Turkish SSK General Directorate
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and 12 medical book chapters
• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin

Associate Professor Nadir Adnan Hacim is a skilled gastrointestinal specialist at Erdem Hospital who treats weight loss through laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.

• Specialises in both traditional and swallowable gastric balloon procedures
• Expertise in laparoscopic anti-reflux and complex gastroenterology surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber
• Former senior surgeon at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties

Professor Osman Aktas has focused on endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery since 1995, bringing heavy-duty surgical expertise to weight loss procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic techniques in Germany
• Former head of general surgery and chief physician at multiple large hospitals
• Experts in metabolism surgery to manage obesity and diabetes simultaneously
• Specialises in minimally invasive gastric and gastrointestinal procedures
• Applies oncological precision to metabolic cases for improved patient safety

Dr Samed Gin gained high-level surgical experience at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York and now focuses on metabolic health at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Specialised in general surgery at Ege University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Trained in complex organ transplantation and abdominal procedures in the USA
• Performs minimally invasive gastric balloon insertions for weight management
• Focuses on patient safety and metabolic health within a multi-disciplinary hospital setting

Dr Muslum Tarkan focuses on metabolic health and weight loss treatments as a lead surgeon at Klinik Mavi.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in both bariatric procedures and complex surgical oncology for the stomach
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Trained at the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses evidence-based protocols for metabolic and weight-related disorders

Professor Abdukadir Bedirli has performed over 1,500 procedures for obesity and weight management at the Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Holds a Robotic Surgery Certification from Strasbourg and works as a console surgeon
• Awarded Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) for high clinical standards
• Completed bariatric redo surgery training in Belgium to manage complex cases
• Specialises in surgical oncology and laparoscopic techniques for gastric conditions
• Published over 60 international papers on surgical outcomes and patient safety

Dr Jumana Baryhe is a versatile practitioner at Aesthetical Clinic who manages a broad spectrum of surgical and cosmetic procedures.

• Coordinates care for international patients seeking weight management solutions
• Focuses on delivering personalised treatment plans for metabolic health
• Works within a multi-disciplinary team at a specialist aesthetic centre
• Highly regarded by patients for providing attentive and supportive bedside care

Professor Alper Hacioglu is an active member of the Obesity Research Association of Turkey. He focuses on surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions at Klinik Mavi.

• Trained at the Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine – a prominent Turkish teaching hospital
• Member of the Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Association
• Contributes to clinical research on metabolic health and weight management
• Specialises in weight loss interventions for patients with obesity and diabetes

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a high-volume general surgeon who helped pioneer laparoscopic stomach and intestinal procedures in Turkey.

• Specialises in gastroenterology and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Former Training Officer at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures throughout his career
• Consulted as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University
• Qualified specialist with training in English-medium medical education

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem has performed more than 5,000 weight loss procedures at his ISO-accredited clinic in Istanbul.

• Completed advanced hands-on bariatric training in Baltimore, USA
• Holds Masterclass certifications in laparoscopic surgery from France
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in non-surgical weight loss options including gastric balloons

The doctor specializes in gastric band surgery and managing related conditions such as hiatus hernias. Known for attentiveness, patience, and thoroughness, the doctor's expertise contributes significantly to positive surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz is a senior bariatric specialist who sits on the editorial boards of leading international weight loss and medical device journals.

• Bariatric lead at Erdem Hospital with a focus on metabolic health
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialised in minimally invasive weight loss techniques at Marmara University
• Sits on the board for the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Regulated member of the Turkey Obesity Surgery Society

Dr Huseyin Akyol leads a metabolic surgery team at his clinic in Istanbul, focusing on obesity treatments across high-standard hospital facilities.

• Provides personalised treatment plans based on specific patient health profiles
• Uses current medical technology for the insertion of gastric balloons
• Coordinates follow-up processes in fully equipped A-plus hospitals
• Focuses on metabolic health throughout the weight loss journey

Professor Jaydeep Palep is a pioneer in gastrointestinal surgery who helped introduce advanced weight loss techniques like banded bypass and robotic GI surgery to India.

• Operates within a Department of Bariatric Surgery certified by the International Excellence Foundation
• Successfully manages intra gastric balloon procedures and complex revision cases
• Specially trained in robotic-assisted surgery at a specialist centre in Italy
• Maintains surgical morbidity rates of just 1 per cent, matching global standards
• Published researcher in international journals regarding upper gastrointestinal outcomes

Professor Burhan Mayir is a specialist in bariatric and metabolic procedures, focusing on minimally invasive techniques at his dedicated clinic in Antalya.

• Performs a range of weight-loss interventions including gastric balloons and gastric bypass
• Specialises in scarless single-port surgery for reduced recovery times
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Presented more than 100 research abstracts at global surgical congresses
• Expertise extends to complex gastrointestinal and cancer surgeries

Dr Volkan Tümentemur is a specialised general surgeon who leads bariatric and metabolic procedures at Medipunto Clinic.

• Completed medical education in English at Karadeniz Technical University
• Focuses on minimally invasive weight loss solutions including gastric balloons
• Provides surgical expertise within a multidisciplinary clinic setting
• Specialises in general surgery with a focus on gastrointestinal health