Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 6

Prof. Dr. Oktay Banlı is a Professor of General Surgery. He has focused on laparoscopic bariatric surgery since 2006. His main procedures are sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

MD, Ankara University (1988). General Surgery Specialist, Erciyes University (1996). He worked for 11 years in the General Surgery and Kidney Transplantation Clinic at Etlik Specialized Hospital. He completed advanced laparoscopic training in France (2005–2006). He became an Associate Professor in 2007 and a Professor in 2013. He also served as Clinical Chief at Elazığ Education and Research Hospital. In 2014, he worked in bariatric and metabolic surgery clinics at Weill Cornell Medical College and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

He has published in international journals and is a member of professional societies. His interests include gastric balloon and band, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), mini gastric bypass (MGB), duodenal switch/biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), advanced laparoscopy, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and transplant surgery and coordination.

Dr. Ozlem Yogurtcu specializes in minimally invasive weight loss surgeries, offering faster recovery and improved patient comfort at Ümran Tip Merkezi.

• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with international patients
• Expert in gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeries, including gallbladder and thyroid operations
• Provides comprehensive surgical care with a patient-centered approach
• Skilled in laparoscopic procedures for weight loss

Dr Erdem Gelegen specializes in Ophthalmology, with expertise in cataract and refractive surgery at ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ.

• Over 22 years of experience in ophthalmology
• Skilled in phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lens implantation
• Expert in laser techniques for vision correction
• Treats retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

The doctor is a specialist in General Surgery with a dedicated focus on bariatric and metabolic surgery. Expertise includes performing Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon, Transit Bipartition, and SASI (Loop Bipartition) procedures. The doctor utilizes modern, minimally invasive surgical techniques to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at achieving safe, effective, and long-term weight loss outcomes.

With a commitment to improving overall health and metabolic well-being, the doctor provides a comprehensive, patient-centered approach, guiding individuals through every stage of their surgical journey to ensure optimal quality of life.

Dr. Cenan Oktay pioneered the use of Valtrac rings in Turkey – a key technique for precise weight loss surgeries.

• General Surgery specialist with 35 years of experience
• Trained in microsurgery at Würtzburg University
• Specialized in liver and bile tract surgery at Istanbul University
• First in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for GIS anastomoses

Dr. Habibi specializes in weight loss surgeries, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, with over 40 scientific articles to his name.

• Expert in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and mini-bypass techniques
• Performs gastric balloon procedures for non-surgical options
• Published extensively in medical journals on bariatric surgery
• Works at CatchLife, a center focused on weight loss solutions