Best Gastric balloon doctors in Turkey: TOP 47 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. 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.

• Specializes in gastric balloon procedures using advanced minimally invasive techniques.
• International training includes experience in Turkey and practice near the Syrian border.
• Certified by the United States Medical Licensing Examination since the mid-2000s.
• Published several articles in medical journals on weight-loss procedures.
• Member of a high-volume minimally invasive surgery training center in Istanbul.

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

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. 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

• Dr. Halil Alis uses endoscopic techniques for gastric balloon placement.
• International training includes Turkey and involvement in worldwide medical associations.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
• Certified by the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.

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. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with extensive experience in gastric balloon procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with advanced facilities
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

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

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. Tepebasi specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, offering a minimally invasive approach to weight loss.

• Focuses on helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss
• Provides comprehensive follow-up care and nutritional coaching
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for optimal results

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

Dr. Kankaya brings international training from Italy and the US, specializing in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.

• Trained at Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and Cleveland Clinic
• Specialized in general surgery at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Performs gastric balloon procedures with precision

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 20+ years of surgical expertise to gastric balloon procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with publications in prestigious journals
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Hernia Society
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in minimally invasive techniques for weight management at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery with a focus on laparoscopic procedures
• Trained in laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Published multiple research papers on obesity treatment and surgical approaches