Stomach stapling Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Volkan Tümentemur is a specialised general surgeon based at Medipunto Clinic who completed medical training in English at Karadeniz Technical University.

• Specialises in bariatric surgery including stomach stapling procedures
• Practises at Medipunto Clinic, a multi-specialty medical centre in Istanbul
• Trained at a major Turkish faculty of medicine known for clinical research
• Focuses on obesity surgery and digestive system health

Professor Muslum Tarkan is a dedicated bariatric specialist who graduated from Dicle University – one of South East Turkey's major medical faculties.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in surgical interventions for both weight loss and metabolic health
• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Expertise extends to complex gastric procedures and oncology
• Practises at Klinik Mavi, focusing on the latest clinical advancements in obesity surgery

Associate Professor Ali Durmus is a pioneer of laparoscopic stomach surgery in Turkey with over two decades of high-level surgical experience.

• Performed thousands of successful sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures
• Former Training Officer at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital specialising in gastroenterology
• Helped develop and refine keyhole stomach stapling techniques nationally
• Appointed as Assistant Chief Physician to the Oncology department during his tenure
• Current faculty member at Nisantasi University training the next generation of surgeons

Dr Samed Gin is a specialised general surgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey who completed an international observership at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

• Trained at Ege University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Background in liver and kidney transplantation as well as general surgery
• Experienced in metabolic and bariatric procedures at specialized private hospitals
• Focuses on surgical weight loss solutions within a major training and research setting

Dr Jaydeep Palep was one of the first surgeons in India trained in Los Angeles for banded bypass and mini gastric bypass procedures.

• Performs robotic-assisted GI surgery with training from Italy for higher precision and faster recovery
• Specialises in sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass, specifically for managing Type II Diabetes
• Maintains a 99% safety rate with significant complications occurring in only 1% of cases
• Handles complex revision surgeries, including reversals and gastric band-to-sleeve conversions
• Leads a department certified as a Centre of Excellence by the International Excellence Foundation

Dr Akyol delivers metabolic surgery at A-plus hospitals, focusing on high-tech solutions for weight loss procedures.

• Specialises in personalised treatment plans tailored to specific patient metabolic needs
• Uses advanced surgical equipment at fully equipped medical facilities
• Collaborates with an experienced clinical team to manage the recovery process
• Focuses on obesity surgery outcomes through high-standard hospital protocols

Associate Professor Yardimci is a specialist bariatric surgeon who refined his surgical expertise at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital. He focuses on metabolic and weight-loss procedures at Clinics United in Antalya.

• Accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon with international training
• Handled complex cases at the Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital Organ Transplant Clinic
• Specialises in bariatric revisions and metabolic-focused surgical solutions
• Member of prominent bariatric and obesity surgery associations

Associate Professor Gokmen Ozturk is a general surgery specialist at Vital Clinic with a deep focus on stomach diseases and metabolic disorders.

• Trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a major surgical hub
• Formerly served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital
• Specialises in treating obesity and stomach enlargement cases
• Experienced in oncological procedures for the digestive system and bowel
• Holds an academic position at Medipol University, educating future surgeons

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.

Professor Cuneyt Ciftdogan is a highly skilled general surgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey who specialises in metabolic and obesity surgery. He has managed surgical cases across both major public and private hospitals since completing his specialist training.

• Focuses on laparoscopic techniques for stomach stapling and weight loss procedures
• Trained at Ege University and Celal Bayar University in general surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Aegean Region Surgical Association
• Expertise includes complex metabolic surgery and diagnostic endoscopy
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified general surgeon at Ekol International Hospitals, having earned the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam Certificate of Achievement.

• Holds a specialised title from the Faculty of Medicine at Izmir University
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Former academic who taught undergraduate and graduate courses in general surgery
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a specialist general surgeon who completed intensive international training in laparoscopic gastric bypass with leading experts in Belgium and France.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery and complex gastric revisions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for stomach stapling and bypass procedures
• Expertise in gastrointestinal surgery from Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Fluent in English and French to support international patients