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Best bariatric surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 110 doctors

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Hasan Erdem
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.8
19 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic

Hasan Erdem

General surgeon
22 years of experience

accreditations:

Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course

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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Asim Uslu
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic

Asim Uslu

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
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.Read more
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Mirhan Tosun
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Mirhan Tosun

General surgeon
24 years of experience
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.Read more
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Gorkem Atsal
ENT doctor
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Gorkem Atsal Clinic

Gorkem Atsal

ENT doctor
11 years of experience
Dr. Gorkem Atsal is a highly skilled ENT Surgeon, specializing in facial surgeries. He has a vast educational background, with residencies in Anesthesia and Otolaryngology. His dedication to using the latest technologies for minimally invasive procedures contributes to faster recovery times for patients. His work has been featured in numerous scientific publications, and he has participated in many medical conferences.Read more
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Dr Yahya Ozel
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Yahya Ozel

General surgeon
34 years of experience
Dr. Yahya Ozel is a bariatric surgeon with over 34 years of experience. He specializes in various procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with a strong foundation in gastroenterology and general surgery. He is a member of multiple medical associations like the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.Read more
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Ahmet Cetinbas
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
DR. CINIK HOSPITAL

Ahmet Cetinbas

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience

Ahmet Cetinbas, Medical Doctor

Dr. Ahmet Cetinbas is a dedicated physician with a solid background in plastic surgery. With over 15 years of medical experience, Dr. Ahmet Cetinbas has successfully provided comprehensive care to patients and demonstrated a commitment to advancing medical practice through evidence-based approaches.

Education

Dr. Ahmet Cetinbas's journey in medicine began with the successful completion of his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2007 from Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine. His academic excellence and hands-on clinical experience, particularly in plastic surgery, set a strong foundation for his future in the field.

Professional Experience

Throughout their career, Dr. Ahmet Cetinbas has contributed to medicine through their work at Firat University Plastic Surgery Clinic, where they served as a Research Associate from 2010 to 2015, at Kilis State Hospital, where they served as a Plastic Surgery Specialist from 2015 to 2019, and at Baskent University's Alanya Research and Application Hospital, where they served as a Plastic Surgery Specialist from 2019 to 2022. Here, they honed their diagnostic skills and built a reputation for providing empathetic, high-quality care to patients with different needs. Their responsibilities included conducting patient consultations, developing individualized treatment plans, etc.

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Mehdi Deniz
General surgeon
16 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Mehdi Deniz

General surgeon
16 years of experience
Dr. Mehdi Deniz is a renowned specialist with over 11 years of experience in obesity and diabetes surgery, performing more than 4000 surgeries. He is adept in procedures like Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery, Sadi-S Surgery, Duodenal Switch Surgery, Loop Bipartition (Sasi), Sleeve Gastrectomy, Mini Gastric Bypass, Revision Surgery, Diabetes Surgery (Transit Bipartition), and R&Y Gastric Bypass. In addition to surgical treatments, he also offers non-surgical obesity treatment options such as the Gastric Balloon.Read more
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Ahmet Turkoglu
General surgeon
19 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Ahmet Turkoglu

General surgeon
19 years of experience
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.Read more
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Metehan Gumus
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Metehan Gumus

General surgeon
27 years of experience
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.Read more
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Volkan Tümentemur
General surgeon
14 years of experience
4.8
7 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipunto Clinic

Volkan Tümentemur

General surgeon
14 years of experience
Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.Read more
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Onder Akkus
General surgeon
15 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Onder Akkus

General surgeon
15 years of experience
Dr. Onder Akkus is an experienced General Surgeon specializing in Obesity and Metabolism with over 16 years of experience. He is skilled in a wide range of procedures, including Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Stomach Botox, Stomach Balloon, General Surgery Operations, Thyroid Surgery, Breast Surgery, Goitre, Reflux Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopy, Proctology, Laparoscopic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. He is known for his patient-centered approach and the use of advanced technology in diagnosis and treatment.Read more
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Ibrahim Agackiran
General surgeon
9 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Ibrahim Agackiran

General surgeon
9 years of experience
Dr. Ibrahim Agackiran is a specialist in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, with proficiency in various treatments including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. His medical career includes extensive experience in large hospitals in Turkey and participation in many seminars and congresses. He holds memberships in the Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Society of Bariatric Surgery, and Turkish Medical Association.Read more
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Alp Ozdemir
General surgeon
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Alp Ozdemir

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Alp Ozdemir is a renowned professional in the field of Physiology, associated with the Department of Physiology at Charles University in Prague.Read more
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Faruk Cavdar
General surgeon
24 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Faruk Cavdar

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Faruk Cavdar is a general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, liver, biliary tract, and pancreatic tumors and diseases. He has expertise in arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation and indwelling catheter placement for hemodialysis patients. He has contributed to numerous publications in international refereed journals on a broad range of topics.Read more
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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik

Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
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.Read more
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Hasan Lice
General surgeon
46 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Anka Clinic

Hasan Lice

General surgeon
46 years of experience
Dr. Hasan Lice is a General Surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery with over 30 years of experience. He is proficient in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy. He has won numerous professional awards and has helped over 20,000 patients.Read more
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Akin Unal
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Sava clinic

Akin Unal

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

 

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel
General surgeon
23 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistanbul Hospital

Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel

General surgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic and oncologic surgery. He has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries and tens of thousands of successful general surgery operations, including procedures like umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy. He has also received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016.Read more
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Huseyin Akyol
General surgeon
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Op.Dr. Hüseyin Akyol Clinic

Huseyin Akyol

General surgeon
24 years of experience

Kiss. Dr. Lecturer Hüseyin Akyol presents the obesity and metabolic surgery processes of all his patients at the highest standards by using personalized treatment methods, his experienced team and high technology equipment. Operations and treatment follow-up processes are carried out in fully equipped and up-to-date A-plus hospitals.

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koray Karabulut
General surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Kraemer Medical

koray Karabulut

General surgeon
26 years of experience
Dr. Koray Karabulut is a highly experienced general surgeon with over 19 years of expertise. He specializes in liver, gallbladder, biliary tracts, and pancreas surgery, as well as obesity treatment, gastrointestinal system surgery, surgical oncology, laparoscopic procedures, and robotic surgery. He is also skilled in performing procedures such as gastric balloon insertion, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, post-bariatric plastic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve surgery), and gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Karabulut's achievements include the Best Paper and Oral Presentation Award at the 2nd Minimally Invasive Surgery Congress and the Young Researcher Award at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress.Read more