Best bariatric surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 61 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood
Burcin Batman
  • 4.5 Good 155 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, notably gastric sleeve and gastric balloon.
    • Internationally trained with experience across Turkey.
    • Performed over 1000 obesity surgery cases in 6 years.
    • Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, enhancing his expertise.
    • Holds an Associate Professor title in General Surgery.
    • Member of World Obesity Association and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
    • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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Metabolic surgery
$3,788 - $3,788
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Abdulcabbar Kartal
  • 4.6 Excellent 487 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
    • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery options: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
    • International training in Turkey, advancing skills in bariatric procedures.
    • Member of Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
    • Completed a Bariatric Surgery masterclass in 2017.
    • European Society of Coloproctology member, relevant for post-surgical care.
    • Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery candidates.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$11,000 - $11,000
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Kaplan Baha Temizgonul
  • 5 Excellent 10 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
  • Dr. Kaplan BahaTemizgonul is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon with extensive training and experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery, war surgery and bariatric procedures. He has been in practice since 2015 and graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He has several published articles in medical literature. Patients find him easy to talk to.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,577 - $3,998
Stomach stapling
$3,577 - $3,998
Gastric bypass
$3,998 - $4,840
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Halil Coskun
  • 4.6 Excellent 312 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
    • Renowned specialist in Weight Loss Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
    • Trained at Cleveland Clinic Institute of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, USA.
    • Expertise from Diabetes Surgery Center, Cornell Medical School.
    • Focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
    • International practice in the USA and Turkey.
    • Proficient in advanced bariatric procedures for long-term weight management.
    • Active member of key obesity and metabolic surgery institutions.
    • Provides online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.
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Gastric bypass
$3,391 - $3,391
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,750 - $3,750
Gastric balloon
$4,500 - $4,500
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Ibrahim Karatas
  • 4.2 Good 8 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. K Clinics
  • Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is a General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Type 2 diabetes surgeries. He has trained extensively in advanced laparoscopy and infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. He is an active member of several professional associations and a founding member of the Manisa Breast Surgery Association.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,735 - $2,735
Gastric balloon
$1,500 - $1,800
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$2,352 - $2,571
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Vahit Mutluu
  • 4.4 Good 50 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
    • 2021 - 2022, Tokat/Turkey
      TOKAT STATE HOSPİTAL
      General Surgeon
    • 2015 - 2020, Samsun/Turkey
      ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNİVERSİTY, FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
      Research Assistant
    • 2013 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
      MEMORİAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPİTAL
      General Surgeon
    • 2013 - 2015, Erzincan/Turkey
      ERZİNCAN MENGÜCEK GAZİ TRAİNİNG AND RESEARCH HOSPİTAL
      General Practitioner
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Gastric balloon
$3,331 - $3,331
Gastric bypass
$3,500 - $3,500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak
  • 4.4 Good 71 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
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    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

    At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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Gastric balloon
$1,422 - $2,188
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,500 - $4,499
Stomach resection
$2,735 - $2,735
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Yasar Ozdenkaya
  • 4.5 Good 465 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

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Gastric bypass
$10,000 - $10,000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$10,000 - $10,000
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Ediz Altinli
  • 4.6 Excellent 115 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • 2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    General Surgery Specialist

    2016 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY AND ATAŞEHİR HOSPITALS

    Director of the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases

    2015 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY HOSPITAL

    Director of Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal System Motility Unit

    2012 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    TC ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT

    Faculty Member, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

    2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

    Chief of General Surgery Clinic

    2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

    Deputy Chief of General Surgery Clinic

    2005 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic

    2003 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH SISLI ETFAL EA HOSPITAL

    Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic

    1997 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

    TC ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

    Clinical Chief Assistant of the Department of General Surgery

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$6,000 - $6,000
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$8,000 - $8,000
Gastric balloon
$3,500 - $3,500
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Baris Demiriz
  • 5 Excellent 159 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED Clinic
  • Dr. Baris Demiriz is a distinguished general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey with 15 years of experience. He is renowned for his expertise in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Demiriz has numerous articles published in national and international journals.
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Dr Ercan Yalcin
  • 4.2 Good 8 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. K Clinics
  • Applied Treatments:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases Treatment
    • Gastrointestinal System Surgery
    • Obesity Surgery
    • Metabolic Surgery (Type 2/Diabetes Treatment)
    • Cancer Surgery
    • Endocrine Surgery
    • Treatment of Anorectal Diseases

    Education and Expertise

    1990 - 1996 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience
    1996 - 2000 - SSK Outer Door Training Hospital
    2001 - 2003 - Arhavi SSK Hospital
    2003 - 2006 - Borcka SSK Hospital
    2007 - 2022 - Private Eregli Anatolian Hospital

    2022 - Private Silivri Anatolian Hospital

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,735 - $2,735
Gastric balloon
$1,500 - $1,800
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$2,352 - $2,571
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Halil Alis
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Omer Avlanmis
  • 4.5 Good 224 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.
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Gastric balloon
$2,600 - $3,600
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Gastric bypass
$4,250 - $4,750
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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik is a senior oncologist specializing in cancer management using minimally invasive techniques. He is proficient in operations such as Removal of liver cancer, Liver transplant, and Gastric bypass among others. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, cytoreductive surgery, and kidney transplantation. He is a member of several professional associations and has held significant leadership positions in his career.
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Hasan Erdem
  • 4.8 Excellent 19 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. HE Obesity Clinic
  • Dr. HE is a General Surgery Specialist and Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions. He has vast experience in the field, having worked in various hospitals in Turkey and having completed certificates and courses such as Anorectal Physiology Course, Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course. He is a member of several organizations such as International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Turkish Surgical Association, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, and Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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Gastric bypass
$4,829 - $5,040
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,777 - $3,988
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Asim Uslu
  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Care in Turkey Clinic
  • Dr. Asim Uslu is a respected Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, recognized for his personalized cosmetic procedures. He has been awarded as the 'Doctor of the Year' in Antalya and is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD). He specializes in a range of operations including Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and more.
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Mirhan Tosun
  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
  • Dr. Mirhan Tosun is a renowned specialist in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. His expertise includes procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, and Gastric balloon. He acquired his medical education and specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has held various roles in medical institutions and academia throughout his career.
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Gastric bypass
$3,682 - $4,735
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Ahmet Turkoglu
  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
  • Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on weight-loss procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatment. His contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of obesity surgery, are recognized through his work in medically reviewing content and providing expert insights.
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Gastric bypass
$3,682 - $4,735
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Metehan Gumus
  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
  • Dr. Metehan Gumus is an experienced general surgeon with a focus on gastric procedures and breast surgery. He has contributed significantly to scientific research, with several publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
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Gastric bypass
$3,682 - $4,735
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