Obesity Doctors in Turkey

Volkan Tümentemur is a General Surgeon dedicated to helping patients with obesity achieve their health goals at Medipunto Clinic.

• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in general surgery with a focus on patient-centered care
• Works at Medipunto Clinic, known for its comprehensive approach to obesity

Specializes in single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy – an innovative, minimally invasive surgery for obesity at Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic.

• Expert in metabolic and bariatric surgery with extensive experience
• Performs gastric bypass and revisional bariatric surgeries
• Published over 60 articles in national and international journals
• Presented at numerous congresses and meetings worldwide

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in obesity surgery with extensive experience in bariatric procedures at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital.

• Board-certified with a postgraduate degree from Marmara University
• Member of the International Federation For The Surgery Of Obesity And Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Editorial board member for several medical journals on weight loss and surgery
• Over 19 years of surgical experience focusing on obesity treatments

Dr. Mehmet Sadik Bingol is a general surgeon at Medipunto Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery, performing weight loss procedures such as gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. He graduated from the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Practices at a clinic holding the IFSO Certificate for obesity and metabolic disorders.
• Treats patients using gastric balloon, stomach stapling, and gastric band techniques.
• Works at Medipunto Clinic, which serves 85,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz specializes in bariatric surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on innovative techniques.

• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)
• Published research on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with ileal transposition
• Over 12 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Hacioglu specializes in obesity treatment, combining clinical practice with active research in the field.

• Member of the Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Association
• Active contributor to the Obesity Research Association of Turkey
• Trained at Osmangazi University, a leading medical school

Dr. Tarkan specializes in complex stomach cancer surgeries alongside his expertise in obesity procedures at Klinik Mavi.

• Member of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Graduated from Dicle University's Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yasar specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with extensive training and multiple awards in the field.

• Board-certified in general surgery with over 21 years of experience
• Winner of the 2020 Altıntaç Award for Best Obesity Surgeon
• Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society (TOSS)
• Completed specialized courses in metabolic surgical procedures
• Published research on preoperative nutrition and surgical outcomes

Specializes in obesity surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, performing advanced procedures like robotic-assisted gastric sleeve resection.

• Over 23 years of experience in obesity surgery
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures
• Expert in gastric sleeve resection and mini-gastric bypass
• Associate Professor in General Surgery

Specializing in obesity treatment, Dr Gokmen Ozturk brings 24 years 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

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.

Dr. Emin Ersoy specializes in cardiovascular surgery with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in adult open heart surgery and endovascular procedures
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• National and international publications in cardiovascular field
• Frequent speaker at scientific meetings on coronary artery disease

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