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Best bariatric surgeons in Zurich: TOP 4 doctors

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Ibrahim K
General surgeon
29 years of experience
Switzerland, Zurich
Global Medical Care

Ibrahim K

General surgeon
29 years of experience
  • Dr. İbrahim graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1994.
  • He completed an internship at the University of Düsseldorf Medical Faculty, gaining exposure to international healthcare developments.
  • In 1995, he received tourism doctor training.
  • From 1997 to 2001, he specialized in General Surgery (Advanced Laparoscopy) at SSK Ankara Dışkapı Teaching and Research Hospital.
  • In 2001, he became a member of the Health Board of the Turkish Taekwondo Federation.
  • In 2002, he received training in infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy for treating hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
  • He also gained expertise in enteral parenteral nutrition at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and SSK Ankara Teaching Hospital, allowing him to closely monitor surgical procedures and patients' clinical nutrition.
  • He has more than 25 years of experience in bariatric surgeries and he is developing new technologies in sleeve gastrectomy and bypass surgeries.
  • Since 2021 he is serving Global Medical Care patients in Istanbul
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Mehmet U
General surgeon
19 years of experience
Switzerland, Zurich
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Mehmet U

General surgeon
19 years of experience
  • Mehmet was born in 1980 in Hatay's Antakya district.
  • He completed his primary and secondary education in Iskenderun.
  • In 1998, he began his medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
  • He graduated from Ege University with the title of Medical Doctor in 2004.
  • Mehmet entered the TUS (Medical Specialty Education Entrance Examination) and qualified for the specialty education he aimed for, pursuing his dream of becoming a Surgeon doctor.
  • In 2005, he started his General Surgery Specialization training at Istanbul Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital.
  • After completing 5 years of intensive training, he published his first medical article titled "Causes, Treatment, and Interventions in Incisional Hernias" in 2010, earning the title of General Surgery Specialist.

2019 Global Medical Care Obesity Surgeon

2016 Head of the obesity unit, Izmir Private Hospital

2013-2016 Eskişehir Acıbadem Hospital

2012 to 2013 General Surgery Specialist and chief physician, Manisa Soma Private Vefa Hospital.

2011-2012 Compulsory Service at Mardin Kızıltepe

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Ugur Y
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Switzerland, Zurich
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Ugur Y

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He graduated from medical school in 2004 and became a doctor of medicine. He completed his General Surgery training in 2010, specializing in the effects of preoperative nutritional support on colon anastomosis healing in malnourished rats. He received the second prize for his thesis at the international KEPAN Congress.

After fulfilling his compulsory service, he helped establish the obesity and metabolic surgery unit in Malatya Private EGM Hayat and Park hospitals in 2018. He currently works in these hospitals and helps Global Medical Care patients with obesity and diabetes surgery, cancer surgery, and advanced laparoscopic interventions.

Membership:

Turkish Surgical Association

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

Turkish Obesity Surgery Society (TOSS)

International Bariatric Club (IBC).

 

Experiences:

2023 - Life Hospital, Antalya,

2018 - Malatya Private Hayat Hospital,

2018 - Malatya Private Park Hospital,

2010-2018 Darende Hulusi Efendi State Hospital, Malatya

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Serdar A
General surgeon
13 years of experience
Switzerland, Zurich
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Serdar A

General surgeon
13 years of experience

Graduated from Bornova Anatolian High School.Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Celal Bayar University in 2011, becoming a medical doctor. Began career as a general practitioner at Şanlıurfa Birecik State Hospital. Passed medical specialization examination (TUS) in 2012, began surgical specialization at İzmir Bozyaka's surgical department. Worked as an external observer physician at Heidelberg Universität Klinikum in 2015. Became a surgeon in 2017, focusing on evaluating patient demographics and efficacy of Sleeve Gastrectomy. Performed compulsory service at Ardahan Göle State Hospital between 2018 and 2019. Joined İzmir Tepecik training and research hospital in 2020. Devotes himself to ongoing studies and patient care.

Specialities:

  • Bariatric surgery
  • Hernia surgery
  • Inguinal and sac hernias
  • Recurrent hernias (laparoscopic and standard methods)
  • Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System Surgery
  • Large intestine (colon) cancer treatment
  • Cancer surgery
  • Liver surgery
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Laparoscopic colon and rectal disease surgery
  • Gastric Cancer Surgery
    • Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
    • Gastric Botox
  • Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
    • Pancreatic surgery
  • Sleeve gastrectomy revision

Experiences:

  • 2022 : Global Medical Care Obesity Surgeon
  • 2019-2022 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital
  • 2017 - 2019: General Surgery Residency, Ardahan Göle State Hospital
  • 2016: Hepatopancreaticobiliary Department, Heidelberg University
  • 2012 - 2017: Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
  • 2012: General Practitioner, Şanlıurfa Birecik State Hospital
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