Best Gastric band doctors in Turkey: TOP 40 doctors

Dr. Mutluu has been performing gastric band procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2013, specializing in bariatric surgery.

• General surgeon with over 10 years of experience
• Previously worked at Tokat State Hospital and Ondokuz Mayis University
• Currently practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Asst. Prof. Dr. Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu specializes in bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience. He has trained in France, Ankara, and Istanbul for advanced techniques.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric procedures
• Member of IFSO – a leading global obesity surgery organization
• Published multiple articles in international surgical journals
• Performs gastric band surgeries with a patient-centered approach

Prof. Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in obesity surgery with over 20 years of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Chief Physician at Koru Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery since 2020
• Head of General Surgery Department at multiple hospitals
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 30 years of surgical expertise, specializing in gastric band procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed specialized training at top Turkish medical institutions
• Expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı, one of Turkey's youngest Gastroenterology Surgeons, specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with extensive laparoscopic experience
• Former lecturer at Marmara University, training future surgeons

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training and academic roles at Akdeniz University.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience. He performs gastric band procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• International Active Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Extensive research in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University's School of Medicine
• Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery

Professor at Akdeniz University with extensive surgical training, specializing in gastric band procedures.

• Board-certified in general surgery with specialization from Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the National Surgical Association
• Associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Aydin brings 30+ years of surgical expertise to gastric band procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Associate Professor and later Professor in General Surgery
• Specializes in digestive system procedures
• Educated at prestigious Turkish medical institutions

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in endocrine surgery and bariatric procedures, including gastric band surgeries.

• 20+ years of experience in general surgery
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Certified in experimental animal and cell culture techniques
• Attended multiple national congresses on endocrine surgery

Specializes in obesity treatment including gastric band surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Performs both laparoscopic and open hernia surgeries
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci specializes in endocrine and metabolic disorders, including weight management procedures like gastric banding.

• Completed fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Award-winning researcher with 42 international publications
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and endocrinology
• Member of multiple scientific panels and conferences

Prof. Ozdenkaya specializes in obesity surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, performing advanced procedures like laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection.

• Over 10 years of experience in obesity surgery
• Performs gastric band procedures using the da Vinci robot
• Expert in mini-gastric bypass and gastric balloon techniques

Specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on gastric band procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at a leading hospital with an Organ Transplant Center

Specializing in general surgery since 1997, Dr. Tekelioglu brings over two decades of expertise to gastric band procedures at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in general surgery at the same prestigious institution
• Long-term experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2000
• Military service at Sivas Military Hospital enhanced trauma and emergency skills

Performed over 200 gastric reduction operations – Dr. Kacar established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• General surgery specialist with 9 years at SSK Tepecik Training Hospital
• Associate Professor-General Surgery since 2005
• Published over 50 international papers on surgery
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in gastric band procedures at Erdem Hospital, bringing over 15 years of surgical expertise.

• Associate Professor at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Editorial board member for multiple gastroenterology journals
• Trained at Marmara University's General Surgery Department

Specializes in laparoscopic procedures, including gastric band surgery, at Erdem Hospital with over 13 years of surgical experience.

• Performs a range of bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and gastric balloon
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and other prestigious medical societies
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Durmus helped develop laparoscopic stomach surgeries in Turkey, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

• Specialized in General Surgery and Gastroenterology
• Trained dozens of assistants in general surgery
• Former training officer in General Surgery and Gastroenterology
• Member of the ski and basketball teams during medical school

Performed over 1,500 robotic surgeries, including many for obesity, at Gazi University and Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Certified robotic surgeon trained in Strasbourg
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for weight loss
• Completed advanced training in gastric cancer and bariatric surgery
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Published over 100 scientific papers on surgical techniques