Obesity Doctors in Turkey — Page 4

Specializing in obesity treatment, Dr Gokmen Ozturk brings 24 years of experience of surgical expertise to Vital Clinic.

• Completed assistantship at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital
• Served at Medipol University and Nisa Hospital
• Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions

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.

Dr. Mehdi has performed numerous life-changing bariatric surgeries, helping patients achieve significant and sustainable weight loss.

• Specializes in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy
• Tailors procedures to individual health goals
• Committed to patient-centered care and long-term success
• Renowned for compassionate guidance throughout the weight loss journey

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.

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. 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.