Best bariatric surgeons in Turkey: TOP 133 doctors

Assoc. Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a General Surgery Specialist with 25 years of experience. He graduated from Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He completed his surgical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Ozturk has also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital.

Dr. Ozturk treats complex surgical cases, including bowel and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver metastasis, thyroid diseases, and obesity. He is skilled in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His approach helps improve patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Ozturk currently works at Medipol University and Nisa Hospital. He is known for maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.

Dr. Nayat Kebabci is a Dietician at Dr. HE Obesity Clinic. She specializes in Dietetics and Nutrition. Dr. Kebabci graduated from the University of Istanbul in 2018. Since 2019, she has worked as a bariatric dietician at Istanbul Obesity Surgery.

Dr. Kebabci has helped many patients achieve lasting weight loss and better health. She is known for using evidence-based dietary plans and focusing on each patient’s needs. Dr. Kebabci speaks both English and Turkish, which allows her to support a wide range of patients.

Dr. Emin Ersoy is a General Surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries, including complex procedures for obesity, metabolic, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Ersoy is accredited by top surgical societies. He is known for introducing minimally invasive techniques in Turkey. He has published more than 100 scientific articles. He is often invited to speak at national and international conferences and has contributed to the progress of surgical practice.

Field of activity:

Surgery for obesity and metabolic disorders

Endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, gastric balloon, gastric stent, gastric botox)

Dr. Ersin Öztürk, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and an expert in General Surgery. His specialties include Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and Proctology. He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology. Dr. Öztürk completed his residency at Uludağ University and later conducted advanced research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.

He is currently a Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital. Dr. Öztürk has also served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Uludağ University and as Professor at KTO Karatay University. He is known for his important work in surgical innovation and medical education in Turkey.

Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.

Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici is a General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and cancer surgery.

He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed his specialty training at Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2009. Dr. Ekici has published many articles in international journals. He is known for his expertise and high success rates in complex surgeries. His work has made important contributions to his field.

Op. Dr. Necdet Derici was born in Konya Beyşehir in March 1971. He completed his primary school in Beyşehir. Then, he moved to Konya, Ereğli for his secondary and high school education. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Between 1995 and 1999, he worked as an assistant doctor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In his next career step, he joined Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as a General Surgery Specialist and worked from 2000 to 2009. He specialized in Endocrine Surgery (Goiter, Surreal, Parathyroid Surgery), Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopic Obesity, Colon Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Appendectomy, Hiatus Hernia, cholecystectomy), Gastrointestinal Surgery (Stomach Cancer and Ulcers, Colon Cancers, Bile duct Surgery) and Endoscopy.

In 2015, He worked with Dr. Bruno Dillemans on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Belgium. In 2017, He worked with Dr. Phillipe Topart ve Dr Guillaume Becouarn on Obesity Surgery and Laparoscopy. He speaks advanced English and intermediate French. Necdet Derici is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association, Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, Asian Endocrine Surgery Association and International Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Association (IFSO). Also, He is married and has 3 children

Place and Birth Year of Birth: Manisa, 01.03.1971

Education: University, Istanbul University - Istanbul Medical Faculty,

High School: Cumhuriyet High School-Eregli

Work Experience: 1995-2009 - Istanbul Education Hospital

2009-2011- Avrasya Hospital

2011-2022 : Atakoy Hospital

Professional Interests: Gastric Surgery, Gastric Bypass , Gastric Baloon, Gastric Surgery Revision