Samet Yardimci

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastroenterology and obesity surgery and received the Best Young Researcher Award in 2011. This award was presented at the Congress of Transplantation. He also holds dual expertise in general surgery and specialized gastrointestinal procedures.

Advanced Surgical Expertise

Prof. Dr. Yardımcı focuses on minimally invasive techniques for metabolic and digestive disorders. He treats chronic conditions such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Additionally, he performs obesity and reflux surgeries. These procedures often address complex gastrointestinal issues through laparoscopic methods.

• Obesity and metabolic surgery
• Laparoscopic (closed) surgery
• Colorectal and stomach surgery
• Surgical treatment for gastrocele and Barrett's esophagus — a condition where the esophagus lining changes due to acid reflux
• Management of pancreatitis and cirrhosis
• Procedures for gastrointestinal polyps and ulcers

Professional Clinical Experience

Prof. Dr. Yardımcı has served in Turkish medical centers since 2003. He advanced from a specialist to a professor while treating patients. He also received a Patient Satisfaction Certificate from the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate. This commendation reflects positive feedback from his clinical practice.

• 2018–Present: Professor at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
• 2017–2018: Associate Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• 2012–2017: Specialist at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
• 2009–2012: Specialist at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• 2003–2009: Assistant Doctor at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital

Academic Background and Training

The doctor completed his medical degree at Ankara University in 2003. He later pursued a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital. Prof. Dr. Yardımcı also gained international perspective through an observership at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. Use of this training helps him apply varied surgical techniques.

• 2009–2012: Fellowship in Gastroenterology Surgery – Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• 2003–2009: Residency in General Surgery – Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2003: Medical Degree – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• International Observership Certificate – Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas

Scientific Research and Societies

Prof. Dr. Yardımcı contributes to medical science through international publications. His work explores liver regeneration and surgical methods for hydatid cysts, which are parasitic infections. He is also a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. This membership indicates his involvement in the global bariatric surgery community.

• Turkish Surgery Association
• Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
• Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Gastroenterology Surgery Association
• Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate holder