36 Best Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors in Turkey

Dr. Vahit Mutluu specializes in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – one of Turkey's leading healthcare centers.

• General surgeon with experience since 2013
• Research assistant at Ondokuz Mayis University's Department of General Surgery
• Performs procedures at a JCI-accredited hospital

Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.

• Holds certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
• Treats colorectal, endocrine, and anal region diseases using laser techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.

• Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
• Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
• Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.

Dr. Mert Tanal is a general surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He earned the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ), a prestigious professional standard in Europe. Dr. Tanal is an active member of the American College of Surgeons.

• Completed robotic surgery training at IRCAD in Strasbourg.
• Authored over 35 articles in international and national medical journals.
• Holds specialized certification in breast surgery from SENATURK.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, the first hospital in Turkey to receive this quality mark.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons
• Specializes in inflammatory bowel disease surgery

Specializes in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) with extensive training in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery.

• Over 34 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Trained in advanced endoscopic procedures including ESG
• Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO)
• Performs and teaches robotic-assisted surgeries using Da Vinci system

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of surgical expertise, specializing in minimally invasive procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training in advanced techniques
• Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed specialized training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in health law and surgical practices

Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). Dr. Surgit treats cancer, obesity, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He applies laparoscopic techniques for weight loss and tumor removal.

• Specializes in bariatric surgery including gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon procedures.
• Performs oncological surgeries for breast, lung, stomach, and colon cancer.
• Served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal and Atilim Universities.
• Works at AACI-accredited Optimed International Hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas brings specialized expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques from his training in Scotland.

• Over 24 years of experience in general surgery and kidney transplants
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Published 20+ articles in national and international journals
• Performs minimally invasive surgeries including weight loss procedures

Associate Professor Mete Akin brings over 25 years focused on gastroenterology procedures including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.

• Specialized in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University's Gastroenterology Division
• Experienced in both academic and clinical settings
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and clinical expertise in general surgery, specializing in advanced procedures like ESG at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Holds a professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in general surgery with a focus on innovative techniques
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations including the National Surgical Association

Specializes in obesity treatment, including gastric balloon and surgical options. Dr. Onalan brings extensive experience in endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.

• 27 years of surgical experience
• Expert in both endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
• Performs comprehensive care from diagnosis to treatment

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified general surgeon at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Sinan has held leadership roles in both military and civilian health sectors.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Performs specialized transit bipartition and ileal interposition procedures.
• Treats morbid obesity, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes.
• Former Chief Physician of Van Military Hospital and SAM Samsun Military Hospital.

Dr. Görkem Özgen combines extensive experience in public and private healthcare with a focus on obesity treatment and up-to-date surgical approaches.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
• Patient-oriented general surgeon with a multidisciplinary approach

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She was named a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium. Her expertise covers complex liver diseases, Crohn's disease, and Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Chakir treats patients at Turkey's first JCI-accredited smart-and-green hospital.

• Holds certificates in bariatric endoscopy from Brazil and endoscopy from South Korea.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• Specializes in ERCP as a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology study group.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and ulcerative colitis using modern diagnostic tools.

Trained at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrine and Metabolism Institute – Dr. Kankaya specializes in general surgery with advanced experience in metabolic interventions.

• Board-certified general surgeon with over a decade of practice
• Specialized training in Italy and the USA
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association

Pioneered the first Da Vinci robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 35 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures
• Performs complex colorectal and hepatobiliary surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in minimally invasive obesity procedures like ESG, with international recognition for his research in bariatric surgery.

• Over 34 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Active member of IFSO and SAGES – leading global bariatric societies
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal surgery and metabolic management
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious surgery department

Specializes in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, part of their Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 29 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Extensive academic background with teaching roles at Akdeniz University
• Formerly worked at Urfa Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 31 years of surgical expertise to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, with a strong academic background in general surgery.

• Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University
• Published 50+ scientific papers on surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Specialized in minimally invasive procedures for weight management