Stomach resection Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Atilla Akova is a general surgeon with 30 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and diabetes surgery. He is skilled in advanced bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and stomach resection.

Dr. Akova earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his general surgery training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1994. He is known for his high surgical success rates and dedication to new metabolic treatments.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Professor Cemalettin Ertekin is a leading specialist in gastroenterology surgery at Biruni University Hospital with over three decades of senior surgical expertise.

• Specialises in pancreatico-biliary and complex gastroenterology surgery
• Holds a National Scientific Patent Award for তাঁর medical contributions
• Former Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
• Awarded first prize by the Istanbul Surgical Association for surgical video demonstrations

Professor Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly skilled general surgeon who specialises in laparoscopic and oncological procedures at Can Hospitals.

• Performs complex stomach resections for both cancer treatment and metabolic health improvements
• Uses laparoscopic techniques to help patients recover faster with less scarring
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Expert in diagnostic endoscopy to accurately assess gastric health before surgery
• Focuses on intestinal and colon tumour surgeries using modern surgical technology

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical lead at Medistate Hospital who trained at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for stomach resection and complex gastrointestinal oncology
• Senior Professor at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical faculties
• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery for cancer treatment
• Active researcher with numerous publications focusing on gastrointestinal cancer outcomes
• Held senior surgical roles at major training and research hospitals across Turkey

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with advanced training in robotic and laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.

• Specialises in oncological surgery and the surgical management of early-stage gastrointestinal tumours
• Completed robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University in New York
• Editor of multiple medical textbooks on oncological and minimal invasive surgery
• Recipient of the European Hernia Society's laparoscopic surgery certificate in Dubai
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery