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Best Gastric balloon bariatric surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 65 doctors

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Burcin Batman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
4.5
137 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Burcin Batman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
  • Dr. Burçin Batman specializes in gastric balloon procedures for weight loss.
  • Performs endoscopic gastric balloon placement, adjustment, and removal.
  • Utilizes advanced methods including Orbera, Spatz3, and Obalon balloon systems.
  • International practice includes training in Turkey and membership in global surgical societies.
  • Holds certifications in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery.
  • Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
  • Offers remote consultations for international patients seeking gastric balloon procedures.
  • Fluent in Turkish and English, assisting a broad patient base.
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4.5
137 reviews
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Kaplan Baha Temizgonul
Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
5.0
9 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic

Kaplan Baha Temizgonul

Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
Dr. Kaplan BahaTemizgonul is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon with extensive training and experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery, war surgery and bariatric procedures. He has been in practice since 2015 and graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He has several published articles in medical literature. Patients find him easy to talk to.Read more
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5.0
9 reviews
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Omer Avlanmis
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
219 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Omer Avlanmis

General surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.Read more
4.5
219 reviews
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Gokhan Yilmaz
Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Gokhan Yilmaz

Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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Dr Edip Erdal
Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic Expert International Hospital

Dr Edip Erdal

Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience

Doç. Dr. Edip Erdal

Bariatric Surgeon

Education

Associate Professorship Training

2014
General Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1997 - 2003
Abant İzzet Baysal University

Experience

2024 -
ClinicExpert - Bariatric Surgeon

2020 - 2021
Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2018 - 2020
Istanbul Büyükçekmece State Hospital

2013 - 2018
Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2010
Surgery, Surgery Observership - OHIO, USA

Certificates

Bariatric Surgery Application Certificate
Endoscopy Application Certificate
Neuromonitorization in Surgery Training
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Certificate

Skills

Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bipartition)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Breast and Endocrine Diseases
Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery
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5.0
2 reviews
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Doc Dr Ali Durmus
General surgeon
25 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions

Doc Dr Ali Durmus

General surgeon
25 years of experience

Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

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4 reviews
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20 top ranked Gastric balloon doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Abdulcabbar Kartal
Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience
4.6
473 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Abdulcabbar Kartal

Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Coloproctology
Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal specializes in the Gastric Balloon procedure.
  • Uses advanced techniques: endoscopic placement, adjustable volume, and dual-balloon systems.
  • International training includes bariatric surgery masterclass in 2017.
  • Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
  • Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate.
  • Provides online consultations for patients seeking Gastric Balloon information.
  • Fluent in Turkish and proficient in English for diverse patient communication.
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Halil Coskun
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.6
290 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Halil Coskun

General surgeon
24 years of experience
  • Dr. Halil Coskun specializes in Gastric balloon procedures.
  • Gastric balloon methods include endoscopic placement, adjustment, and removal.
  • Uses innovative techniques: Orbera, Obalon, and Spatz3 adjustable balloon systems.
  • International training at Cleveland Clinic and Cornell Medical School in the USA.
  • Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital's Obesity and Metabolic Surgery clinic.
  • Offers online consultations for Gastric balloon inquiries.
  • Fluent in English and Turkish, accommodating a diverse patient base.
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4.6
290 reviews
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Samet Yardimci
General surgeon
21 years of experience
5.0
47 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Health Point World Clinic

Samet Yardimci

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Education and Expertise Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Specialization Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization MD Anderson Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology Unit, Houston, USA Texas University Memorial Herrman Hospital, Transplantation Center, Houston; USA Experience Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Assistant Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Gastroenterology Surgery Minor Marmara University, Pendik Training and Research Hospital - Specialist Doctor Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor Professional Memberships Turkish Surgical Association Association of Gastroenterology Surgery Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery AssociationINTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS Ozkan E, Yardimci S, Dulundu E, Topaloğlu U, Sehirli O, Ercan F, Velioğlu-Oğünç A, Sener G. Protective potential of montelukast against hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats. J Surg Res. 2010 Mar;159(1):588-94. Ibrahim Koral Onal, Gurel Nessar, Samet Yardimci, Nesrin Turhan, Mevlut Kurt, Aysel Ulker. RecentOnset Ulcerative Colitis Complicated By Colon Ischemia In An Elderly Patient. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Volume 58, Issue7, p1417-1418, July 2010 Yardimci S, Ulas M, Surmelioglu A, Bostanci E B Splenic recurrence of liver hydatid cyst and spleen preserving therapy Singapore Med J 2011; 52(11): e223 Samet Destek Letter to the Editor: Author's Reply: Recurrent Splenic Hydatid Cyst.. Singapore Med J 2012;53(2): 150 Yardimci S, Bostanci EB, Ozer I, Dalgiç T, Surmelioglu A, Aydog G, Akoglu M. Sildenafil Accelerates Liver Regeneration After Partial Hepatectomy in Rats. Transplan Proc. 2012 Jul-Aug; 44(6): 1747-50 Yıldız MK, Ozkan E, Odabaşı HM, Eriş C, Günay E, Abuoğlu HH, Kaya B, Yardımcı S, Müftüoglu MT, Topaloglu U. Analysis of 120 patients with abdominal stab wound focusing on diagnostic role of fast. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014 May 15;7(5):1386-90. Yardimci S, Uprak TK, Kombak FE, Kaya H, Yegen SC. Ruptured gastric stromal tumor into gastric lumen with an abscess. ANZ J Surg. 2014 Sep;84(9):687-9. Velioglu A, Aksu B, Asicioglu E, Arıkan H, Tinay I, Yardimci S, Yegen C, Tuglular S, Ozener C. Association of BK Virus Titers With Lymphocyte Count in Renal Transplant Patients. TransplantProc. 2015 Jun;47(5):1421-4. Yardimci S, Kara YB, Tuney D, Attaallah W, Ugurlu MU, Dulundu E, Yegen ŞC. A Simple Method to Evaluate Whether Pancreas Texture Can Be Used to Predict Pancreatic Fistula Risk After Pancreatoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg. 2015 Sep;19(9):1625-31. doi: 10.1007/s11605-015- 2855-7. Epub 2015 May 16. Samet Yardimci, Mustafa Ümit Uğurlu, Mümin Coşkun, Wafi Attaallah, Şevket Cumhur Yeğen, Neutrophil - Lymphocyte Ratio and Mean Platelet Volume Can Be a Predictor for the Severity of Acute Appendicitis. National Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2016 Mar;22(2):163-8. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2015.89346. Dulundu E, Attaallah W, Tilki M, Yegen C, Coskun S, Coskun M, Erdim A, Tanrikulu E, Yardimci S, Gunal O. Simultaneous resection for colorectal cancer 

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Halil Alis
Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Halil Alis

Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.Read more
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Izzettin Kahraman
General surgeon
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estexper Clinic

Izzettin Kahraman

General surgeon
22 years of experience

Born in Trabzon in 1972, Dr. İzzettin Kahraman began his medical studies at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1995. Following two years as a general practitioner, he embarked on his specialization training in 1997. He completed his residency at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, becoming a General Surgery Specialist in 2002.

Dr. Kahraman worked as a General Surgery Specialist in public hospitals, including Trabzon Numune Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, for 13 years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Lecturer at University of Health Sciences. In 2019, he transitioned to the private sector, continuing his career in private hospitals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kahraman has engaged in a wide range of training programs both in Turkey and abroad. In 2007, he earned a Surgical Endoscopy Certificate and furthered his expertise in laparoscopic hernia treatments in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. He also completed a course on Nutrition Practices and Training at Ondokuz Mayis University and a specialized course in laparoscopic hernia repair in Istanbul in 2010.

In 2011, after completing the "Emergency Surgery" course in Istanbul organized by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), Dr. Kahraman received training in SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) Cholecystectomy at Gazi University in Ankara. Since then, he has specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on endoscopy, gastric diseases, obesity, and metabolic surgery.

In 2021, Dr. Kahraman obtained certificates in Ozone Therapy and Mesotherapy from Medipol University. 

Since 2023, he has been serving at Estexper Clinic, Istanbul.

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Isil Yurdaisik
Radiologist
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Menfis Health Novimaj

Isil Yurdaisik

Radiologist
34 years of experience
Dr. Isil Yurdaisik is a radiology specialist with notable contributions to research on ionizing radiation exposure in covid-19 patients. She is also known for performing the gastric balloon procedure.Read more
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Hanifi Onalan
Surgical oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Hanifi Onalan

Surgical oncologist
25 years of experience

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

 

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

 

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

 

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Mustafa Kardaslar
General surgeon
17 years of experience

Mustafa Kardaslar

General surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Happy Esthetic Clinic
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2500 - $2900
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Burak Kankaya
General surgeon
15 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Burak Kankaya

General surgeon
15 years of experience

Education and Expertise

2009 - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine

2008 - Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Medicina e Chirurgia, Naples, Italy

2016 - Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital - Ph.D./S.S./Medical Specialization General Surgery

 

Experience

2009 - 2010 - Gaziantep Station Health Center - Dr.

2010 - 2016 - Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic - As.Dr.

2014 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland, USA. - Observer Dr.

2016 - 2018 - Op.Dr. Kilis State Hospital

 

Professional Memberships

Turkish Surgery Association

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Dr Gokmen Ozturk
Gastroenterologist
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Vital Clinic

Dr Gokmen Ozturk

Gastroenterologist
22 years of experience
Assoc. Dr. is a General Surgery Specialist who has been practicing for 25 years since completing his medical degree in 1994. He specializes in a variety of diseases, including ankylostomiasis, bowel cancer, condyloma accumunata, spleen diseases, breast cancer, hypoechoic solid mass, liver enlargement, liver metastasis, colorectal cancer, stomach-intestinal infections, stomach enlargement, stomach diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, polyposis coke, gallbladder stones, obesity, thyroid goiter, thyroid diseases, and esophageal narrowing.Read more

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