Saydam Mehmet
- Specialization: General surgeon
- 26 years of experience
- Speaks:Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
- Associate Professor of General Surgery and former PhD research fellow at the University of Miami.
Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Mehmet treats type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity. He is a former research fellow at the University of Miami’s Ryder Trauma Center.
- Performs laparoscopic procedures for hernia repair and anti-reflux.
- Expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy and weight loss surgery.
- Developed surgical techniques during his residency at Gülhane Military Medical Academy.
- Practices at a clinic holding Accreditation Canada Diamond Status.
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Qualifications
Saydam Mehmet is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats patients needing oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He previously served as a PhD research fellow at the University of Miami.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Mehmet performs surgical treatments for various conditions. He provides metabolic surgery to treat morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. He uses sleeve gastrectomy — a procedure that removes a portion of the stomach to help with weight loss.
The specialist also performs oncologic surgery for cancer patients. He uses laparoscopic methods to improve recovery and surgical precision. These methods include hernia repairs and anti-reflux procedures performed through minimally invasive techniques.
Work Experience
- 2025 – Present – Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital – General Surgeon
- 2024 – 2025 – Medical Park Gebze Hospital – Associate Professor
- 2022 – 2024 – Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
- 2016 – 2022 – Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
- 2015 – 2016 – University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital – Research Fellow
- 2011 – 2016 – Mevki Military Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
- 2009 – 2011 – Girne Military Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
- 2004 – 2009 – GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
- 2001 – 2004 – Military Medical Services – General Practitioner
Education and Academic Training
- 2015 – 2016 – University of Miami, Ryder Trauma Center – PhD Research Fellowship
- 2004 – 2009 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – General Surgery Residency
- 1995 – 2001 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – Degree in Medicine
Medical Interests
- Oncologic Surgery
- Metabolic and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia and Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Morbid Obesity Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
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