Ozgur Kavak

Dr. Ozgur Kavak is a general surgeon at Ekol International Hospitals in İzmir. He holds the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate. The doctor treats obesity and the surgical removal of tumors using minimally invasive laparoscopic methods. He focuses on weight loss surgery and oncosurgery.

Surgical Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Kavak treats patients with obesity and gastrointestinal cancers. He uses laparoscopic techniques to perform procedures with small incisions. This approach often leads to faster recovery times for patients. Additionally, his core procedures include:

• Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrostomy)
• Gastric bypass and gastric banding
• Da Vinci robotic-assisted gastric sleeve — a procedure using robotic arms for high precision
• Gastric balloon placement
• Gastroectomy for oncological conditions — the partial or total removal of the stomach to treat cancer

Professional Background

The doctor served as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University from 2017 to 2020. He has published numerous studies in national and international medical journals. This research in surgical techniques has earned frequent citations from other medical professionals. Furthermore, Dr. Kavak is fluent in English, which allows him to treat international patients.

Education and Board Certification

• 1990–1996 – Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• 2004–2008 – Izmir Training and Research Hospital – Residency in General Surgery
• 2008 – Turkish Surgical Association Board Certification – Qualification Exam success

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kavak is a member of several surgical organizations. These memberships help him follow standards in bariatric and laparoscopic care:

• Turkish Surgical Association
• Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association