Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified general surgeon who holds a Proficiency Exam Certificate of Achievement from the Turkish Surgical Association.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Ekol International Hospitals
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Peer-recognised expert who taught at the Izmir University Faculty of Medicine
• Holds active membership with the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Successfully passed the Turkish Surgical Association Board exams for clinical excellence

Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.

Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.

Dr Ozgur Kavak is a board-certified general surgeon at Ekol International Hospitals who specialised in laparoscopic obesity treatments after completing his residency in Izmir.

• Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Exam certificate of success
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive weight loss procedures
• Former lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University specialising in surgical research
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association

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.

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specialises in advanced laparoscopic weight-loss procedures.

• Uses 3D imaging systems during gastric sleeve surgery to improve surgical precision
• Extensive academic background as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Completed specialised training in robotic surgery at Stony Brook University in New York
• European Hernia Society certified in advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques
• Published researcher on endoscopic obesity treatments and bariatric outcomes

Associate Professor Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a specialist general surgeon who awarded two national board certificates with outstanding grades for his clinical expertise.

• Performs gastric sleeve surgery at Medistanbul Hospital using minimally invasive techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Minimally Invasive Surgery Association
• Expert in endoscopic diagnostic procedures used for stomach assessments
• Specialises in managing complex surgical cases involving the colon, rectum, and stomach
• Academic background includes training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Emin Ersoy is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He has over 12 years of experience in heart and vascular surgery. He specializes in adult open heart surgery and minimally invasive coronary bypass. Dr. Ersoy also performs endovascular procedures and heart valve surgery. He works at JCI-accredited Medistate Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients every year.

• Expert in peripheral arterial system surgery and varicose vein treatments.
• Treats complex vascular diseases using interventional and surgical methods.
• Speaks at international scientific meetings and conferences on coronary artery disease.
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a highly focused specialist in laparoscopic obesity surgery who trained under leading European bariatric experts in Belgium and France.

• Completed intensive training in gastric bypass and laparoscopy with Dr Bruno Dillemans in Belgium
• Followed advanced obesity surgery protocols under Dr Phillipe Topart and Dr Guillaume Becouarn
• Full member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric sleeve, bypass, and complex revision procedures
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest medical institutions

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital with academic standing as a Professor of Medicine. He brings a deep understanding of metabolic function to weight loss procedures.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Holds a PhD in Physiology which helps in managing metabolic surgical outcomes
• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive obesity surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Uludag University School of Medicine
• Focuses on surgical oncology and complex gastrointestinal procedures

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