Best bariatric surgeons in İzmir: TOP 10 doctors

6,200+ weight-loss and cosmetic procedures over 26 years – Dr. Kara is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with his own patented instrument.

• Invented a specialized laparoscopic tool for improved patient outcomes
• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association since 2008
• Multiple awards in international and national scientific competitions
• Member of prestigious surgical organizations including Turkish Surgical Association

Honor graduate from Hacettepe University – specializes in obesity-related nutrition with research on insulin resistance and hedonic eating behaviors.

• Completed Bariatric Nutrition and Innovations in Obesity courses
• Expert in post-bariatric surgery nutrition and chronic disease diets
• Worked at Hacettepe University Hospitals and Ekol Hospital
• Fluent in English for international patients

Performed 200+ gastric reduction operations – Dr. Kacar founded the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist with over 25 years of experience
• Associate Professor-General Surgery since 2005
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
• Published over 50 international research papers
• Recipient of multiple Young Researcher Awards

Dr. Samed Gin brings over a decade of surgical expertise to weight loss procedures, with specialized training from Ege University and Montefiore Medical Center.

• Trained in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center
• Performs a range of bariatric surgeries with precision
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Dr. Ufuk Onsal specializes in bariatric surgery, trained by the Turkish Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

• Performs gastric bypass and other advanced bariatric procedures
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques for abdominal surgeries
• Member of professional organizations including Turkish Surgical Association
• Practices at Izmir Private Can Hospital

Specializing in metabolic and obesity surgery, Dr. Ciftdogan brings over 20 years of surgical expertise to Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss procedures
• Expert in gastric botox and reflux surgery
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgical Association
• Trained at Ege University and Celal Bayar University

Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor medical specialization exam – Dr. Ersen brings surgical oncology precision to weight loss procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Society
• Specializes in metabolic and bariatric surgeries
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for optimal outcomes

Specializing in laparoscopic oncosurgery and obesity surgeries, Dr. Kavak brings extensive expertise to weight loss procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Conducts national and international research with multiple citations
• Former lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University

Associate Professor in General Surgery with 15+ years of expertise in bariatric procedures – Dr. Yoldass combines academic leadership with advanced surgical skills at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Member of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Former faculty member at Izmir University Medical School