Best Gastric balloon doctors in Istanbul: TOP 41 doctors

Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 gastric balloon procedures in just 19 years of experience, specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed specialty education at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Pioneering faculty member at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
• Expert in both surgical and endoscopic weight loss treatments
• Board-certified in general surgery with additional robotic surgery training

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, with extensive experience in gastric balloon procedures.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in bariatric surgery
• Trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, a high-volume laparoscopic center
• Graduated from Pamukkale University, known for sleeve gastrectomy procedures
• Published multiple articles in medical literature

Specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities.

• General surgeon with over 13 years of experience of experience
• Previously worked at Tokat State Hospital and Ondokuz Mayis University
• Currently practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures, including gastric balloon placement, at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified surgeon with training in laparoscopic and bariatric techniques.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Trained in advanced endoscopic procedures — ensuring precise and safe gastric balloon placements.
• Works at JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center — one of Turkey's leading hospitals.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

• Board-certified gastroenterology surgeon since 2012
• Turkey's top-ranked surgeon in gastroenterology exams
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Active in metabolic surgery research and education

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic bariatric procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with extensive research in obesity and metabolic management.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Specializing in bariatric surgery with over 34 years of experience of experience, Dr. Alis focuses on minimally invasive techniques for weight management at İstinye University Liv Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted gastric procedures
• Authored 74 papers in SCI journals on surgical techniques
• Member of International Federation for Surgical Obesity (IFSO)
• Trained others in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries

Asst. Prof. Dr. Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu specializes in bariatric surgery with over 22 years of experience of experience, including advanced training in France, Ankara, and Istanbul.

• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Member of IFSO – a leading global bariatric surgery organization
• Published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Provides patient-centered, evidence-based surgical care

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, combining academic expertise with practical experience.

• General Surgery Specialist with extensive hospital experience
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Worked at multiple training and research hospitals

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with training from Scotland and over 24 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Associate Professor in General Surgery since 2020
• Published over 20 articles in national and international journals
• Expert in kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Specializes in obesity treatment including gastric balloon procedures, offering a non-surgical option for weight management.

• Over a decade of experience in obesity treatments
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical obesity solutions
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, a leading healthcare facility

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with training at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Trained in surgical endoscopy with Turkish proficiency certification
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Practices at Estexper Clinic with patient-centered care

Dr. Görkem Özgen specializes in obesity treatment with extensive experience in both public and private healthcare institutions.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
• Focuses on up-to-date surgical approaches based on safety and scientific principles
• Multidisciplinary approach to healthcare

Prof. Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in obesity surgery with over 34 years of experience of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Professor of obesity surgery since 2020
• Former Head of General Surgery Department at multiple hospitals
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in gastric balloon procedures

Dr. Kankaya brings international training from Italy and the US, specializing in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.

• Trained at Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and Cleveland Clinic
• Specialized in general surgery at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Performs gastric balloon procedures with precision

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise to gastric balloon procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with publications in prestigious journals
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Hernia Society
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures

10,000+ successful bariatric surgeries – Dr. Servet Tali specializes in weight loss procedures at Central Hospital.

• Consults 1,000+ obese and diabetic patients annually
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Contributor to numerous national and international publications
• Frequent speaker at scientific meetings and conferences

Specialized in general surgery since 1997, Dr. Tekelioglu has extensive experience performing gastric balloon procedures at Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in General Surgery with a thesis on thyroid-related procedures
• Over 29 years of experience of surgical experience
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in minimally invasive techniques for weight management at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 12 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on laparoscopic procedures
• Trained in laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Published multiple research papers on obesity treatment and surgical approaches