Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a highly skilled bariatric surgeon who has performed over 900 successful procedures. He currently leads general surgery at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Completed specialist laparoscopic gastric band training in Austria
• Advanced robotic surgery qualification from Acıbadem University in Istanbul
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Trained in lower gastrointestinal surgery at the Cushieri Skill Centre in Scotland
• Held senior clinical leadership roles at major Turkish training and research hospitals

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.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior surgical specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He holds a specific focus on weight loss procedures through his work with the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Specialises in endocrine surgery and metabolic disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Society
• Oversees complex cases as an Associate Professor in general surgery

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Professor Tekelioglu is a lead general surgeon at the Florence Nightingale Hospital group, bringing high-level expertise from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialised in advanced general surgery since graduating from one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Refined his surgical skills at the prestigious Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Fluent in English to clearly discuss surgical outcomes with international patients
• Expertise includes complex abdominal procedures and metabolic surgery
• Trained in a major university hospital setting for rigorous surgical standards

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a pioneer in bariatric care who has performed over 9,000 laparoscopic gastric surgeries. He even invented and patented a specialized laparoscopic surgical instrument to improve procedural outcomes for his patients.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Performs sleeve gastrectomies at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Izmir Hospital
• Published over 30 medical articles on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association

Professor Cemalettin Aydin has performed over 1,100 surgical procedures and holds a specialised fellowship in gastroenterological surgery.

• Completed advanced gastroenterology surgery training at the prestigious Türkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery at İnönü University specialised in complex abdominal procedures
• Dual-qualified specialist with a Bachelor of Medicine from Uludag University
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital focusing on metabolic surgical outcomes

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly decorated surgeon who established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital and has performed over 1,100 successful treatments.

• Performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations with a focus on gastric sleeve surgery
• Recognised for pioneer work in laparoscopic surgery and organ transplantation in Turkey
• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and contributed to 12 medical textbooks
• Trained in general surgery at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Doctor Nadir Adnan Hacim has performed 1,100 surgical procedures and specialises in bariatric and gastroenterology surgery at Erdem Hospital.

• Performs tube stomach surgery alongside gastric bypass and swallowable gastric balloon options
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Chamber
• Focuses on laparoscopic techniques for both weight loss and gastrointestinal conditions
• Personally evaluates all patient clinical materials to create individualised surgical plans

Professor Osman Aktas is a specialist general surgeon at Avicenna International Hospital with advanced laparoscopic training from Germany. He has significant expertise in performing minimally invasive metabolic procedures for obesity and diabetes.

• Focuses on laparoscopic techniques to reduce patient recovery time
• Expertise in stomach and gastrointestinal surgeries for long-term weight loss
• Managed high-pressure general surgery departments and served as Chief Physician
• Skilful in complex oncology cases including gastrointestinal and thyroid cancers
• Uses minimally invasive methods for stomach reflux and hernia repairs

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz brings high-level academic expertise to obesity surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in general surgery at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Serves as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Focuses on advanced surgical techniques for weight loss
• Member of the General Surgery department at a major university hospital

Professor Alpaslan Terzi has performed over 1,100 successful surgical procedures and prioritises personal clinical oversight for every gastric sleeve patient.

• Provides a completely individualised treatment plan based on a personal evaluation of medical materials
• Holds the rank of Professor, having served as a senior academic at Zirve University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at Akdeniz University and İnönü University