Best bariatric surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 93 doctors

1,100+ obesity surgeries with a 0.1% complication rate – Dr. Batman is a leading bariatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon procedures
• Associate Professor with academic training at Istanbul University
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Offers multidisciplinary care for complex obesity cases

Dr. Alaattin Ozturk brings 26+ years of surgical expertise to weight loss procedures at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder and hernia surgeries
• Member of the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Published 21+ research articles on general surgery advancements
• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune – one of Turkey's leading surgical hospitals

1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and long-term patient follow-up at Lotus Bariatrics Clinic.

• 18+ years of experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery
• Follows patients up to 17 years post-surgery for sustained results
• Founder of Lotus Bariatrics Clinic with personalized treatment plans
• Trained in advanced laparoscopy and war surgery techniques
• Graduated from Pamukkale University – cradle of sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Vahit Mutlu has performed 900+ bariatric procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility ensuring international standards.

• 12+ years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon procedures
• Research background from Ondokuz Mayis University's surgery department
• Personally analyzes each patient's documents for tailored treatment plans

Specializes in weight loss surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Completed a Bariatric Surgery masterclass in 2017
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery
• Trained in advanced endoscopic procedures
• Works at one of Turkey's leading medical centers

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries, with 43+ international publications and 9 awards for surgical excellence.

• Over 20 years of experience in minimally invasive weight-loss procedures
• Expert in biliopancreatic diversion and laparoscopic gastric bypass
• Published extensively on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Fluent in English, German, and Turkish for international patients

Prof. Burak Kavlakogluu brings 30+ years of surgical expertise, specializing in obesity surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Professor of obesity surgery with extensive academic background
• Former Head of General Surgery Department at prestigious Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical weight management approaches
• Performs procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Hospital

Specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgery with leadership roles at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• 20+ years performing bariatric procedures
• Former Director of Esophageal and Gastric Diseases Surgery Center
• Faculty member at Istanbul Science University
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques

Dr. Eroglu specializes in weight loss surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a strong focus on laparoscopic techniques.

• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Published 16 scientific articles on surgical techniques
• Winner of First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy

900+ obesity and metabolic procedures performed – Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci became Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012.

• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery techniques
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
• Ranked first in Turkey's subspecialty exam for general surgeons
• Former faculty member at Marmara University Medical School

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve, and band procedures
• Active member of IFSO – shaping international bariatric standards
• Published extensively on obesity and metabolic management
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned surgical program

Prof. Aydin specializes in bariatric surgery with 30+ years of experience, focusing on gastric sleeve and bypass procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
• Expert in gastric sleeve, gastric band, and bypass surgeries
• Combines clinical practice with academic research

Asst. Prof. Dr. Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu specializes in robotic-assisted bariatric surgery with advanced training in France, Ankara, and Istanbul.

• 20+ years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Member of IFSO – the leading global bariatric surgery association
• Published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in both primary bariatric surgeries and complex revisions

Over 20 years specializing in bariatric surgery, Dr. Alis leads the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery department at Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Published 74 papers in SCI journals on surgical innovations
• Active member of IFSO and other international surgical societies
• Teaches next-generation surgeons in minimally invasive procedures

Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Yilmaz combines academic expertise with extensive surgical experience in obesity treatments.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries
• Over 8 years of experience in general surgery
• Practiced at multiple state and research hospitals
• Currently affiliated with Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Specializes in obesity treatment with surgical and non-surgical options like gastric balloons and botox at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic interventions for diagnosis and treatment

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz specializes in bariatric surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on innovative techniques.

• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)
• Published research on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with ileal transposition
• Over 10 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings over 25 years of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University’s Transplantation Center.

• Specializes in advanced bariatric techniques for obesity management
• Trained in transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery – rare dual expertise
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation
• Former Associate Professor at prestigious Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Soykan Barlas brings over 15 years of expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including weight loss surgery, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained in Scotland for advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Associate Professor in General Surgery with 20+ published articles
• Specializes in kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries
• Recipient of the 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the Turkish Ministry of Health