Best Gastric balloon doctors in Turkey: TOP 45 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.

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

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

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. 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

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

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. 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

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

Specialized in general surgery since 1997, Dr. Tekelioglu has extensive experience performing gastric balloon procedures at Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in General Surgery with a thesis on thyroid-related procedures
• Over 26 years of surgical experience
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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

Specializes in laparoscopic obesity surgery – trained with leading European surgeons in Belgium and France.

• Over 20 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in gastric balloon procedures and gastric bypass
• Member of multiple international bariatric surgery associations
• Works at EsteCapelli Clinic in Istanbul

Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor medical specialization exam – Dr. Ersen brings precision to gastric balloon procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Society
• Trained in surgical oncology at Ankara University
• Specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures

Dr. Cenan Oktay specializes in gastric balloon procedures with a strong surgical background and international training.

• General Surgery Specialist since 1996
• Trained in Germany at Heidelberg University
• First in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for GIS anastomoses
• Completed Surgical Gastroenterology Endoscopy Training