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Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with 20+ years of experience, performing advanced laparoscopic procedures at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialty training from Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published articles in international refereed journals
• Expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and cancer surgeries

Dr. Emin Ersoy specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, bringing precision from cardiovascular surgery to bariatrics.

• 12+ years of surgical experience in cardiovascular and bariatric fields
• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve, and balloon procedures
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy – a leading cardiovascular research center
• Frequent speaker at international conferences on surgical techniques

Specializes in both surgical and endoscopic obesity treatments at Dr. HE Clinic – offers a full spectrum from gastric bypass to non-surgical gastric balloons.

• Expert in sleeve gastrectomy and metabolic disorder surgeries
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like gastric botox
• Focuses on long-term weight loss solutions
• Combines surgical and non-surgical approaches for tailored care

Areas of Interests

• Surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid gland diseases and cancers
• Surgical treatment of adrenal gland (adrenal gland) diseases and cancers
• Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery

Education:

• Galatasaray High School (1989-1997)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education (1997-2003)
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Specialization in General Surgery (2003-2009)
• Cleveland Clinic, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, USA, Research Fellowship (2014)
• Karolinska University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery and Sarcoma Unit, Sweden, Endocrine Surgery Clinical Fellowship (2015)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Apoptosis Research Center (ARC), Canada, Translational Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship (2016-2017)

Experience:

• LIV Hospital Ulus & LIV Hospital Vadistanbul
• Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2012-2021)
• Ottawa University, Faculty of Medicine, Canada (2016)
• Karonlinska University Hospital, Sweden (2015)
• Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA. (2014)
• Iğdır State Hospital (2009-2012)

Memberships

• Endocrine Surgery Association, Member of the Board and Secretary General of the Association
• Dialogue Society in Endocrinology, Member
• Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Member
• Turkish Surgery Association, Member
• European Society of Endocrine Surgery(ESES), Member
• European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), Member
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member
• Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), Member
• American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Dr. Yüksel specializes in minimally invasive obesity and metabolic surgery at Medistanbul Hospital, with national board certifications in 2005 and 2016.

• Expert in gastric bypass and sleeve procedures
• Proficient in endoscopic diagnostics and treatments
• Member of Turkish Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations
• Trained at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Osman Karli specializes in pediatric health at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on nutrition and preventive care for children.

• Over 5 years of experience in child health and diseases
• Trained at Istanbul University and Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in breastfeeding and childhood nutrition
• Published research on pediatric conditions like myoclonic epilepsy

Specializes in liposuction and body contouring – Dr. Azer brings precision to obesity-related procedures at Surprise Experts Clinic.

• Board-certified plastic surgeon with 10+ years of experience
• Trained at Bezmialem Foundation University's Plastic Surgery Department
• Performs abdominoplasty and Brazilian Butt Lift procedures