Best Stomach Stapling Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Vahit Mutluu is a specialist General Surgeon at Memorial Atasehir Hospital, one of Istanbul's most reputable medical centres.

• Completed intensive surgical training at Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes complex stomach stapling and bariatric surgical interventions
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital known for international patient care
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques to support faster patient recovery
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association for general surgery excellence

The doctor is highly experienced in advanced laparoscopic surgery, having performed a vast number of procedures. Specializing in bariatric surgery, the doctor has been practicing independently since 2015 and gained significant experience in war surgery and advanced laparoscopy between 2014-2015. The doctor completed residency at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, a leading center for laparoscopic surgery, from 2009 to 2014. A graduate of Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor has contributed several articles to medical literature.

Professor Samet Yardimci is a high-achieving specialist who ranked first in Turkey's national surgical subspecialty exam before focusing on digestive system surgery.

• Holds specialised certification in gastroenterology surgery – the highest level of training for stomach procedures
• Completed metabolic and cancer surgery training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for obesity and metabolic disorders
• Former Associate Professor at Marmara University where he trained future surgeons in digestive health
• Expert in inflammatory bowel disease surgery and complex gastrointestinal conditions

Professor Mehmet Guler is a senior specialist at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished academic background in obesity and metabolic surgery.

• Holds a Professorship from Istanbul Aydın University in General Surgery
• Specialised training completed at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Achieved Associate Professorship through the Interuniversity Council for surgical expertise
• Holds a Master's degree in Health Law from Akdeniz University
• Focuses on bariatric procedures within the JCI-accredited Medical Park network

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Professor Emek is a senior general surgeon and academic at Medical Park Antalya with high-level expertise in metabolic procedures.

• Holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish research institution
• Member of the National Surgical Association specialising in complex gastrointestinal cases
• Coordinates with the Transplantation Organisations Coordination Association on specialty surgical protocols
• Regarded as a senior mentor who has trained next-generation surgeons in Turkey

Professor Burak Kavlakogluu is a senior surgical expert who has led general surgery departments at major Turkish education and research hospitals.

• Holds the rank of Professor, the highest academic title in Turkish medicine
• Former Head of General Surgery at Elazig Education and Research Hospital
• Served as Chief Physician at multiple institutions, including Ankara Occupational Diseases Hospital
• Specialises in obesity surgery and complex gastrointestinal procedures at Memorial Bahcelievler
• Trained at Ankara University, one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties

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Expertise

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

2012 Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University

2019 Master of Science in Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

Certificates

2020 American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), USA

2021 Certificate of Preventive Medicine Specialist, Medical Council

2021 Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Current Positions

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist at Intrarat Hospital

Education and Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
• Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
• Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
• Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
• Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

Professor Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a senior general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital with over two decades of experience in complex abdominal procedures.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Specialises in endocrine surgery and metabolic disorders
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Florence Nightingale Hospital group
• Focuses on bariatric techniques for long-term weight management

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a highly credentialed surgeon who established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital. He has successfully performed hundreds of gastric reduction operations for patients seeking long-term weight solutions.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the World Congress of Nephrology in Berlin
• Authored sections in 12 medical books and edited two specialist surgical texts
• Contributed to over 50 international scientific publications on complex surgical outcomes
• Pioneered laparoscopic donor nephrectomy techniques in Turkey