Best Metabolic surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Kilicli specializes in metabolic surgery with over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and metabolic disorders.

• Graduated from Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine for 13 years
• Served at Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

Professor Selin Kapan brings extensive expertise in metabolic surgery, with over 20 years specializing in surgical treatments. She leads the General Surgery department at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Authored 50+ publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Specialized in hernia and hepatic hydatid disease
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions – Hasan Erdem specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at his own clinic in Istanbul.

• 15+ years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques in France and the USA
• Member of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for weight loss

Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases – Dr. Uzum brings deep expertise in metabolic disorders to Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases
• Specialized training at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple awards for diabetes research
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology

Assoc. Prof. MD. Bercem Aycicek specializes in metabolic diseases and obesity at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• 15+ years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases
• Trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Endocrine and Metabolism Society
• Expert in secondary hypertension and hyperlipidemia

Specializes in minimally invasive metabolic surgeries like gastric sleeve and bypass – Dr. Arslan brings precision to obesity treatment at Health Point World Clinic.

• Trained in general surgery at Beykent University Hospital
• Performs laparoscopic procedures for reduced recovery time
• Expert in multiple bariatric techniques including gastric balloon
• Also handles complex cases like reflux and oncological surgery

Specializes in metabolic conditions like obesity and diabetes, with a focus on pediatric cases. Works at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Over 15 years in pediatric endocrinology
• Expert in obesity-related metabolic disorders
• Member of European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology
• Holds a PhD in Pediatric Endocrinology

Specializes in metabolic diseases with 20+ years in endocrinology. Works at Liv Hospital Ulus, one of Turkey's leading centers for metabolic surgery.

• Board certified in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases since 2008
• Authored 20+ international articles on metabolic conditions
• Trained at Cerrahpaşa Medical School – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Active in European Association for the Study of Diabetes

Prof. Özgen specializes in pediatric metabolic disorders, bringing over 20 years of focused expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified in pediatric endocrinology with subspecialty training
• Published award-winning research on growth disorders and puberty
• Member of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
• Professor at Biruni University since 2023

Specializes in metabolic surgery with a focus on obesity and diabetes – trained at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrinology Institute.

• Expert in pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal gland disorders
• Observer physician at University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy
• Works at Liv Hospital Ulus – a leading metabolic treatment center
• Treats both female and male reproductive system diseases

Dr. M Altan Kaya specializes in minimally invasive metabolic surgery, trained in Germany and France to offer cutting-edge techniques.

• Over 25 years of surgical experience
• Trained at Ethicon Surgical Center in Hamburg and ITES Center in Strasbourg
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Focuses on innovative techniques for obesity treatment