Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Azziz Sumer is a general surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs weight loss surgery and general surgical procedures. Dr. Sumer has documented his results with over 50 before-and-after cases. He works at a facility with nearly 300 patient beds. Estophia Hospital has more than 80 doctors across different specialties.

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

Dr. Yüksel specializes in minimally invasive obesity and metabolic surgery at Medistanbul Hospital, with national board certifications in 2005 and 2016.

• Expert in gastric bypass and sleeve procedures
• Proficient in endoscopic diagnostics and treatments
• Member of Turkish Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations
• Trained at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in both surgical and endoscopic obesity treatments at Dr. HE Clinic – offers a full spectrum from gastric bypass to non-surgical gastric balloons.

• Expert in sleeve gastrectomy and metabolic disorder surgeries
• Performs advanced endoscopic procedures like gastric botox
• Focuses on long-term weight loss solutions
• Combines surgical and non-surgical approaches for tailored care

Dr. Emin Ersoy specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, bringing precision from cardiovascular surgery to bariatrics.

• 40 years of surgical experience in cardiovascular and bariatric fields
• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve, and balloon procedures
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy – a leading cardiovascular research center
• Frequent speaker at international conferences on surgical techniques

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with 26 years of experience, performing advanced laparoscopic procedures at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Specialty training from Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Published articles in international refereed journals
• Expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and cancer surgeries

Professor Ersin Ozturk combines surgical expertise with a Ph.D. in Physiology, offering a unique approach to weight loss surgery at Medicana Bursa Hospital.

• 28 years of experience in laparoscopic and obesity surgery
• Fellowship-trained at Cleveland Clinic's colorectal surgery department
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for optimal patient outcomes
• Professor of Medicine with a deep understanding of metabolic impacts

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

Specializing in metabolic and obesity surgery, Dr. Ciftdogan brings over 32 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

Performed numerous life-changing bariatric surgeries at Clinic Wise with a focus on tailored weight loss solutions.

• Specializes in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures
• Known for compassionate care and exceptional post-operative support
• Expert in revisional surgeries for complex cases
• Combines advanced techniques with a patient-centered approach

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

He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul. 

He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012, 

he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.