Best Gastric band doctors in Istanbul: TOP 10 doctors

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci specializes in endocrine and metabolic disorders, including weight management procedures like gastric banding.

• Completed fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Award-winning researcher with 42 international publications
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and endocrinology
• Member of multiple scientific panels and conferences

Prof. Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in obesity surgery with over 20 years of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Chief Physician at Koru Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery since 2020
• Head of General Surgery Department at multiple hospitals
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Ozdenkaya specializes in obesity surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, performing advanced procedures like laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection.

• Over 10 years of experience in obesity surgery
• Performs gastric band procedures using the da Vinci robot
• Expert in mini-gastric bypass and gastric balloon techniques

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı, one of Turkey's youngest Gastroenterology Surgeons, specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with extensive laparoscopic experience
• Former lecturer at Marmara University, training future surgeons

Specializing in general surgery since 1997, Dr. Tekelioglu brings over two decades of expertise to gastric band procedures at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in general surgery at the same prestigious institution
• Long-term experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2000
• Military service at Sivas Military Hospital enhanced trauma and emergency skills

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vahit Mutlu is a skilled general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul with over 12 years of clinical and academic experience. His expertise covers bariatric, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and proctological surgeries. Dr. Mutlu has authored numerous scientific publications and actively contributes to medical research and education.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Specializes in obesity treatment including gastric band surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Performs both laparoscopic and open hernia surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Asst. Prof. Dr. Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu specializes in bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience. He has trained in France, Ankara, and Istanbul for advanced techniques.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric procedures
• Member of IFSO – a leading global obesity surgery organization
• Published multiple articles in international surgical journals
• Performs gastric band surgeries with a patient-centered approach