Metabolic surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Servet Tali has performed more than 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries and consults with over 1,000 patients every year.

• Specialises in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes management
• Performs SASI and SADI-S bypass procedures for complex metabolic needs
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Regularly speaks at international scientific conferences on innovative obesity treatments
• Contributes to clinical research published in global medical journals

Dr. Yasar Tuna is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and bariatric surgery. Dr. Tuna performs procedures at a facility that houses one of Turkey's premier organ transplant centers.

• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Endoscopy Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon and academic at Istinye University Liv Hospital with specialised expertise in gastrointestinal surgery. She holds dual qualifications in medicine and health institutions management, ensuring a highly organised and evidence-based approach to metabolic care.

• Performed extensive research into laparoscopic techniques for complex digestive system disorders
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association, focussing on metabolic and upper GI health
• Serves as Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydin University
• Author of over 50 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Experienced in metabolic surgery within JCI-accredited hospital environments

Dr. Hakan Duger is an endocrinology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and adrenal adenoma. Dr. Duger holds double specialization in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. He serves at the largest private medical center in the Mediterranean region.

• Specializes in thyroid disorders like goiter and autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Expert in managing parathyroid disease and hyperparathyroidism.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
• Member of the Turkish Diabetes Association.

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly decorated surgeon who has pioneered complex transplant and metabolic procedures in Turkey. He established the specialised Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital and has successfully performed hundreds of gastric reduction operations.

• Awarded for performing the first small intestine transplant in Turkey
• Published over 50 international scientific papers on advanced surgical techniques
• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology
• Author and editor of multiple medical textbooks on specialised surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and minimally invasive techniques

Professor Burhan Mayir is a surgical leader who specialises in scarless bariatric procedures at his dedicated clinic in Antalya.

• Performs single-port sleeve gastrectomy leaving no visible abdominal scars
• Expert in complex revisional bariatric surgery and gastric bypass
• Published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Specialises in gastro-oesophageal reflux and laparoscopic cancer surgery
• Frequent speaker at global surgical congresses on metabolic techniques

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem has performed more than 5,000 weight loss procedures in Istanbul. He leads a clinic with ISO accreditation and uses minimally invasive methods for metabolic care.

• Completed a Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course in Baltimore, USA
• Holds Masterclass certifications from France in laparoscopic morbid obesity surgery
• Appointed Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in gastric sleeve and complex gastric bypass surgeries

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited metabolic and bariatric specialist who performs complex weight-loss procedures at the Clinics United centre in Antalya.

• Completed specialist surgical training at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Gained high-level expertise at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic
• Focuses on bariatric techniques that address metabolic disorders and obesity
• Participates in international training programmes to use the latest surgical methods
• Holds a medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayis University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ayse Kubat Uzum serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, bringing elite leadership to metabolic care at Biruni University Hospital.

• Awarded for clinical research into metabolic parameters and hunger following gastric bypass surgery
• Specialises in managing complex endocrine disorders including diabetes and thyroid diseases
• Fellow of the European Society of Endocrinology and the international Endosociety
• Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Researches the effects of probiotics on patient satiety and metabolic outcomes after surgery

Dr. Bercem Aycicek is an Associate Professor of endocrinology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. She is among the few specialists in Turkey focusing on gender-affirming hormone therapy. Dr. Aycicek treats complex metabolic conditions, including resistant hypertension and adrenal adenomas. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Center of Excellence for surgery.

• Expertise includes diabetes, thyroid diseases, obesity management, and metabolic bone diseases.
• Treats specific women’s health issues like irregular periods and menopause.
• Active member of the European Society of Endocrinology and Turkish Endocrine Society.
• Provides specialized care for pituitary gland disorders and growth delays in children.

Dr. Mehmet Fatih Kilicli is the Chief Medical Officer at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in reproductive endocrinology and metabolism. Dr. Kilicli manages endocrine disorders like thyroid cancer, Addison’s disease, and hirsutism. He works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci robotic system.

• Treats complex conditions including adrenal gland disorders and hyperparathyroidism.
• Performs specialized procedures like radioiodine therapy and thyroidectomy.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and metabolic surgery.
• Offers complex diagnostics like thyroid function tests and premium check-ups.

Dr. Gonul Catli is a pediatric endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She specializes in childhood hormonal disorders, diabetes, and bone metabolism. Dr. Catli holds membership in the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE). She formerly served as an Associate Professor at Izmir Katip Celebi University.

• Treats complex growth retardation, puberty issues, and adrenal gland diseases.
• Manages pediatric thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's disease and goiter.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility partnering with Boston Children's Hospital.
• Performs metabolic surgery and conducts complex thyroid diagnostics.