Best Gastric balloon doctors in Turkey: TOP 72 doctors

Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 gastric balloon procedures in just 6 years, specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed specialty education at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Pioneering faculty member at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
• Expert in both surgical and endoscopic weight loss treatments
• Board-certified in general surgery with additional robotic surgery training

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, with extensive experience in gastric balloon procedures.

• Over 9 years of experience in bariatric surgery
• Trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, a high-volume laparoscopic center
• Graduated from Pamukkale University, known for sleeve gastrectomy procedures
• Published multiple articles in medical literature

Specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – one of Turkey's leading healthcare facilities.

• General surgeon with over 9 years of experience
• Previously worked at Tokat State Hospital and Ondokuz Mayis University
• Currently practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures, including gastric balloon placement, at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Board-certified surgeon with training in laparoscopic and bariatric techniques.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Trained in advanced endoscopic procedures — ensuring precise and safe gastric balloon placements.
• Works at JCI-accredited Anadolu Medical Center — one of Turkey's leading hospitals.

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Published 43 international articles on surgical techniques
• Expert in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German
• Works at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital

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

• Professor of obesity surgery since 2020
• Former Head of General Surgery Department at multiple hospitals
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in gastric balloon procedures

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 20 years of surgical expertise to gastric balloon procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydın University
• Specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures
• Completed advanced training at top Turkish medical institutions

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

• Board-certified gastroenterology surgeon since 2012
• Turkey's top-ranked surgeon in gastroenterology exams
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Active in metabolic surgery research and education

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on weight management procedures like gastric balloons.

• Over 10 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Subspecialty training in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former Associate Professor at Akdeniz University
• Performs procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

With over 6,200 treatments performed in his 26-year career, Dr. Cemal Kara is a pioneer in weight-loss surgeries and cosmetic procedures at Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Invented a patented laparoscopic surgical instrument
• Numerous awards in international and national scientific competitions
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and other prestigious organizations
• Specialized in General Surgery with a focus on innovative techniques
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic bariatric procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with extensive research in obesity and metabolic management.

• Over 20 years of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Prof. Emek specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with decades of surgical expertise.

• Trained in general surgery at Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association
• Expertise in minimally invasive weight loss procedures

Asst. Prof. Dr. Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu specializes in bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience, including advanced training in France, Ankara, and Istanbul.

• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Member of IFSO – a leading global bariatric surgery organization
• Published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Provides patient-centered, evidence-based surgical care

Specializing in bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Alis focuses on minimally invasive techniques for weight management at İstinye University Liv Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted gastric procedures
• Authored 74 papers in SCI journals on surgical techniques
• Member of International Federation for Surgical Obesity (IFSO)
• Trained others in advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in general surgery with a focus on weight management procedures, including gastric balloons.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Professor at Zirve University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
• Attended multiple national surgical and endocrine congresses

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, combining academic expertise with practical experience.

• General Surgery Specialist with extensive hospital experience
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Worked at multiple training and research hospitals

Specializes in obesity treatment including gastric balloon procedures, offering a non-surgical option for weight management.

• Over a decade of experience in obesity treatments
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical obesity solutions
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, a leading healthcare facility

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with training from Scotland and over 15 years of surgical experience.

• Associate Professor in General Surgery since 2020
• Published over 20 articles in national and international journals
• Expert in kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with training at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 30+ years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Trained in surgical endoscopy with Turkish proficiency certification
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Practices at Estexper Clinic with patient-centered care