Burak Kankaya
- Specialization: General surgeon
- 17 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
- Education and Expertise 2009 - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine 2008 - Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Medicina e Chirurgia, Naples, Italy 2016 - Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital - Ph.D./S.S./Medical Specialization General Surgery Experience 2009 - 2010 - Gaziantep Station Health Center - Dr. 2010 - 2016 - Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hos
Dr. Burak Kankaya is a general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a clinical observership at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Endocrine Surgery in the USA. Dr. Kankaya specialized in surgery at the Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He also studied medicine at the Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Italy.
- Performs bariatric procedures like gastric sleeve, bypass, and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.
- Treats obesity and weight-related conditions using surgical and non-surgical methods.
- Member of the Turkish Surgery Association.
- Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
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Qualifications
Burak Kankaya is a general surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed international training at the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Naples Federico II. Dr. Kankaya performs bariatric procedures to treat obesity and metabolic disorders.
Specialization in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Kankaya treats patients with obesity using surgical and endoscopic techniques. He performs weight loss interventions that improve metabolic health. These procedures take place at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, which is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association. Dr. Kankaya offers several bariatric solutions:
- Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) — a non-surgical procedure that reduces stomach size using an endoscope
- Gastric balloon placement
Professional Experience
Dr. Kankaya has practiced in specialized clinical settings across Turkey and the USA. This work includes serving in general surgery clinics and international observer roles.
- 2016–2018 – Specialist Surgeon, Kilis State Hospital, Turkey
- 2014 – Observer Doctor, Center for Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA
- 2010–2016 – Assistant Doctor, General Surgery Clinic, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
- 2009–2010 – General Practitioner, Gaziantep Station Health Center
Education and Academic Training
The doctor received medical education and specialized training from institutions in Turkey and Italy. He holds a Ph.D. in medical specialization focused on surgery.
- 2016 – Ph.D. in General Surgery, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
- 2009 – Degree in Medicine, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 2008 – Medical studies at Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
Memberships
- Turkish Surgery Association
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