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Best Metabolic surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 7 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood

Burcin Batman

  • Leading doctor for Metabolic surgery
  • 4.6 Excellent • 200 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 obesity and metabolic surgeries in 6 years, specializing in stomach sleeve surgery and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.

    • Board-certified general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic procedures
    • One of the founding faculty members at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
    • Specializes in both surgical and endoscopic treatment options
    • Performs robotic surgeries for complex cases
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$4,189.24 - $4,189.24
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Burak Kavlakogluu

  • 4.7 Excellent • 131 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

  • Professor Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in metabolic surgery with over a decade of focused experience. Currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Head of General Surgery Department at multiple institutions
    • Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialized in obesity surgery since 2014
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.8 Excellent • 158 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital

  • Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgeries, with over 25 years of experience in the field.

    • Published 43+ articles in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Expert in bariatric and metabolic surgery techniques
    • Fluent in Turkish, English, and German for comprehensive patient care
    • Received 9 awards for exceptional work in surgery
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Metabolic surgery
$5,000 - $5,250
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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic

  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery, with advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann hospitals.

    • Trained in gastroenterology surgery – Turkey's top program
    • Pioneered laparoscopic techniques for metabolic conditions
    • Active in organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery
    • Associate professor at Marmara University
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Metabolic surgery
$6,500 - $8,500
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Yahya Ozel

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • 12000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic

  • Dr. Yahya Özel brings over 30 years of expertise in bariatric surgery, trained at Tokyo University Hospital's renowned Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division.

    • Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
    • Specializes in minimally invasive procedures for obesity
    • Certified in surgical endoscopy with a Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
    • Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
    • Works with ERCP and surgical endoscopy for complex cases
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Vahit Mutluu

  • 4.5 Good • 51 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

  • Dr. Vahit Mutluu specializes in metabolic surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, bringing years of focused surgical expertise.

    • General surgeon with experience at Tokat State Hospital and Ondokuz Mayıs University
    • Currently serves as a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
    • Background includes research assistant roles in general surgery
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Find out about the best doctors here

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

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Metabolic surgery doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Metabolic surgery doctors in the world?

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Famous Metabolic surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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The price for the consultation on Metabolic surgery varies between experts and depends on certain factors, such as:

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Where you go for medical treatment

Top 5 hospitals for Metabolic surgery:

Hanifi Onalan

  • 5 Excellent • 3 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital

  • Specializes in obesity treatment with surgical and non-surgical options at Atlas University Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of experience in metabolic surgery
    • Performs gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatments for obesity
    • Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
    • Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
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DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
Burcin Batman
19 years of experienceStomach sleeve surgeryPerforms both surgical and endoscopic obesity treatments – over 1,000 metabolic surgeries. Founding faculty member at Istinye University with robotic surgery expertise.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey
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Burak Kavlakogluu
34 years of experienceComplex obesity casesProfessor with extensive leadership experience in general surgery. Specializes in obesity surgery with academic training from Ankara University.
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak
29 years of experienceAdvanced metabolic surgerySpecializes in laparoscopic metabolic procedures with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. Published extensively and recognized with multiple awards.
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Samet Yardimci
23 years of experienceComplex metabolic conditionsSpecializes exclusively in metabolic surgery with advanced US training. Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon – pioneered laparoscopic techniques.
Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
Turkey
Price on request
Yahya Ozel
31 years of experienceMinimally invasive bariatric surgeryTrained in Japan's top hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery division – combines robotic techniques with three decades of experience. Academic faculty member shaping surgical education.
Estexper Clinic
Turkey
Price on request
Vahit Mutluu
13 years of experienceMetabolic surgical proceduresSpecializes in metabolic surgery with a strong foundation in general surgery. Current role at a leading hospital ensures up-to-date techniques.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
Turkey
Price on request
Hanifi Onalan
27 years of experienceObesity treatmentOffers both surgical and non-surgical obesity treatments. Trained at Istanbul University with extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures.
Atlas University Hospital
Turkey
Price on request