Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

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

• 40 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

1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaya specializes in vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• 31 years of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Performs 6–9 bariatric operations daily
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons

Trained with Europe's top bariatric surgeons in Belgium and France, Dr. Derici specializes in advanced laparoscopic weight loss surgery at EsteCapelli Clinic.

• 31 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and revision surgeries
• Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Fluent in English and French for international patients

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research on endoscopic treatments for obesity
• Certified by European Hernia Society for laparoscopic procedures
• Academic editor for surgical textbooks on minimally invasive techniques
• 12 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery

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

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

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with 26 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. Atilla Akova is a general surgeon with 30 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and diabetes surgery. He is skilled in advanced bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and stomach resection.

Dr. Akova earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his general surgery training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1994. He is known for his high surgical success rates and dedication to new metabolic treatments.

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.