Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

Accredited bariatric surgeon specializing in weight-loss surgery, Dr. Yardımcı brings years of expertise to Clinics United in Antalya.

• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in metabolic and bariatric procedures
• Formerly worked at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital
• Participates in international training programs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Durmus specializes in laparoscopic stomach surgeries, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, with extensive experience in Turkey.

• Helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries in Turkey
• 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

Dr. Samed Gin brings extensive training in general surgery, including liver and kidney transplantation observership at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

• Specialized in general surgery with training at Ege University
• Completed observership in liver and kidney transplantation in the USA
• Practices at Can Hospitals Turkey

Dr. Cenan Oktay pioneered the use of Valtrac rings in gastrointestinal surgery during his training in Germany, bringing advanced techniques to Turkey.

• 35 years of experience in general surgery and gastrointestinal procedures
• Trained in microsurgery at Würtzburg University
• Specialized in liver and bile tract surgery at Istanbul University
• Early adapter of endoscopic techniques in surgical gastroenterology

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. Ciftdogan specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), at Can Hospitals Turkey.

• General Surgery Specialist since 2002 with extensive experience
• Expert in laparoscopic procedures and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgical Association
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy alongside surgical interventions

Dr. Kaya specializes in minimally invasive procedures, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, with advanced training in Germany and France.

• Over 31 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Focused on obesity treatment through advanced surgical methods

Specialized in laparoscopic obesity surgery with international training in Belgium and France. Op Dr Necdet Derici focuses on minimally invasive weight loss procedures.

• Over 31 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Trained with leading European bariatric surgeons
• Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisions

Dr. Mehdi specializes in weight loss surgeries, performing numerous life-changing procedures with a patient-centered approach.

• Highly experienced bariatric surgeon with years of specialized training
• Expertise in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgeries
• Compassionate care with guidance and support throughout the patient journey
• Known for exceptional outcomes and commitment to excellence

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.