I was born in 1967 in Izmir.
I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.
I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.
I speak English and French.
The education you have received describes you…
After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.
I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.
More than 50 international publications
Approximately 100 national publications
Section authorship of 12 books
Editorship of 2 books
Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.
Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.
Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications
Awards
Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).
Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).
Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).
Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).
The Firsts
Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)
Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)
Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)
Small intestine transplantation (2005)
I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.
The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1
Born in Trabzon in 1972, Dr. İzzettin Kahraman began his medical studies at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1995. Following two years as a general practitioner, he embarked on his specialization training in 1997. He completed his residency at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, becoming a General Surgery Specialist in 2002.
Dr. Kahraman worked as a General Surgery Specialist in public hospitals, including Trabzon Numune Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, for 13 years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Lecturer at University of Health Sciences. In 2019, he transitioned to the private sector, continuing his career in private hospitals.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kahraman has engaged in a wide range of training programs both in Turkey and abroad. In 2007, he earned a Surgical Endoscopy Certificate and furthered his expertise in laparoscopic hernia treatments in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. He also completed a course on Nutrition Practices and Training at Ondokuz Mayis University and a specialized course in laparoscopic hernia repair in Istanbul in 2010.
In 2011, after completing the "Emergency Surgery" course in Istanbul organized by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), Dr. Kahraman received training in SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) Cholecystectomy at Gazi University in Ankara. Since then, he has specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on endoscopy, gastric diseases, obesity, and metabolic surgery.
In 2021, Dr. Kahraman obtained certificates in Ozone Therapy and Mesotherapy from Medipol University.
Since 2023, he has been serving at Estexper Clinic, Istanbul.
Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Umut R. Gündüz began his medical career at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
Later, he became a General Surgery Specialist at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.
From 2011 onwards, they worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.
In 2018, they became a Clinical Education Instructor. Dr. Umut Rıza Gündüz primarily focused on metabolic, breast, endocrine & other general surgeries.
In 2021, they worked as both a manager and a physician in the General Surgery department at Özel Termessos Hospital.
Since 2023, Umut R. Gündüz has been continuing to accept patients at their own clinic, mainly specializing in metabolic surgery and performing general surgery operations.
Some of Dr.Umut R. Gunduz’ Trainings;
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Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan was born in Ankara in 1971. After completing primary school in Gaziantep, he settled in Izmir and completed his secondary and high school education in Izmir. In the last years of his high school education, with his passion for white coats, he took the university exam and was accepted to Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who started his medical education at Ege University in 1988, graduated as a medical doctor in 1994 after an intensive and successful medical education. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who passed the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in 1997 and started his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, took part in many successful operations until 2002 and had serious experience in the branch of general surgery. After his specialist training, Op. Dr. He was entitled to receive the title.
Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan has been working as a General Surgery Specialist since 2002. He has equipped his professional skills and abilities with technological developments by working in many public and private hospitals.
Professional Interests
Metabolic and Obesity Surgery
Gastric Botox
Reflux Surgery
Goiter Surgery
Breast Diseases
Intestinal Tumor Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
Liver Cystic Diseases
Colon Cancer Surgery
Rectum Cancer Surgery
Perinal Fistula
Fissure and Hemorrhoidal Diseases
Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries
Soft Tissue Tumors
Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Memberships to Scientific Organizations
Izmir Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgical Association
Aegean Region Surgical Association
Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association
Educational Status
Institutions He Works For
Skills And Expertise
He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.
Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital.
Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.
He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.
He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul.
He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012,
he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 18.08.1968
Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli
Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)
Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to
TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)
Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)
Foreign Language: English
WORK EXPERIENCE
- May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon
- July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital
- Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon
Gallbladder and bile duct surgery
Breast disease treatment and surgery
Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)
Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)
Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment
Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)
Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment
Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)
2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital
2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital
1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital
1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic
1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Courses and Conferences
Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)
Education
-Undergraduate Education (6 years) İstanbul University
-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2000 - 2006
-Specialization in Medicine İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 2007
Medical Field of Interests
-Gastric sleeve
-Gastric bypass
-Gastric balloon
-Swallowable Gastric balloon Metabolic surgery
-Revision Surgery
Experience
-20 Years of Surgical Experience 3000+ Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
PUBLISHMENTS
3 Articles Published in National Refereed Journals
18 Papers Presented at International Scientific Meetings and Published in the Proceedings Book
Name Surname : Alpaslan TERZİ
Birthplace - Year : 1974
Academic Title : Prof. Dr.
Foreign Language : English
Education
M.S. - Faculty of Medicine - Akdeniz University / 1999
Ph.D./S.Qualification/ Medical Specialization - General Surgery - İnönü University / 2004
Associate Professor General Surgery / 2011
Work Experience
Dr. Res. Assoc. - İnönü University / 1999-2004
Op.Dr. -Gemerek State Hospital / 2004-2005
Lecturer - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2005-2005
Medical Second Lieutenant - Adana Military Hospital / 2005-2006
Assist. Prof. Dr. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2006-2011
Assoc. Prof. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2011-2014
Assoc. Prof. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2014-2016
Assoc. Prof. - Primary Hospital (part-time) / 2015-2016
Prof. Dr. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2016-
Assoc. Prof. - Medikalpark Batman Hospital / 2016-2018
Assoc. Prof. - Private Zilan Hospital / 2018-2020
Assoc. Prof. - Özel Batı Hospital / 2020-
Associations and NGOs Membership
Turkish Surgical Association
Endocrine Surgery Association
Turkish Medical Association
Certificates Received
Experimental Animal Use Certificate
Experimental Cell Culture Certificate
Scientific Congresses and Courses Attended
Breast Diseases Congress 2015- Antalya
7th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2015-Antalya
13th Medical-Surgical Endocrinology Postgraduate Education Course 2014-Antalya
19th National Surgery Congress 2014-Antalya
6th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2013-Antalya
18th National Surgery Congress 2012- İzmir
17th National Surgery Congress 2010- Ankara
Course on Ethical Approach in Clinical Research. Gaziantep-2009
VI. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress. Antalya-2007
3rd Çukurova Colo-Proctology & Stoma-Therapy Symposium. Adana-2007
Basic Statistics-e Course. 2007
XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress. Kayseri-2003
XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress Experimental Tumor Generation and Cell Culture Techniques Course. Kayseri-2003
XIX. Regional Surgery Congress. Malatya-2003
Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association Regional Meeting. Erzurum-2002
Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.
Born in 1982 in Istanbul, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca completed his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 and then entered Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, graduating in 2006. During his medical training, he was a key player on the faculty's basketball team, winning the 14 March Medical Tournament twice.
In 2007, he began his residency in General Surgery at Istanbul University, developing a keen interest in laparoscopic surgery. He contributed to Turkey's first laparoscopic metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes at the Special Metabolic Surgery Clinic in 2009. He continued his education in metabolic surgery at Universal Hospitals’ Taksim German Hospital in 2011 and completed his residency in General Surgery in 2012.
From 2012 to 2014, Dr. Karaca worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, followed by a role at a Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli from 2014 to 2017. He gained extensive experience in obesity surgery and the surgical treatment of diabetes during this period. In 2015, he became a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University, sharing his knowledge and experiences with younger colleagues, and he was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016 and Associate Professor in 2021.
Dr. Karaca has held various positions as a General Surgery Specialist in different hospitals, where he established obesity clinics and performed numerous successful surgeries. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association (TOSS).
An avid sports enthusiast, particularly in basketball and soccer, Dr. Karaca encourages his patients to incorporate sports into their lives. He also enjoys chess and nature walks. He is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.
Dr. Karaca has participated in numerous national and international conferences on obesity surgery, where he has presented his findings and experiences. He has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of obesity surgery.
Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı, MD
Accredited Metabolic, Bariatric, and Weight-Loss Surgeon
Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı is a highly skilled, accredited bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in metabolic, bariatric, and weight-loss surgery. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in Samsun (2005-2011) and completed his surgical specialization at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2013-2018). Over the years, he has become a trusted expert in performing complex surgical procedures.
Dr. Yardımcı has served in prominent positions, including at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic in Istanbul (2021-2022) and Tokat Medical Park Hospital (2020-2021). Since 2022, he has been an essential part of the Clinics United team in Antalya, where he continues to transform lives through safe and effective bariatric surgeries.
As an accredited bariatric surgeon, Dr. Yardımcı has participated in numerous international training programs and conferences, staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in obesity surgery. His dedication to patient care, combined with his continuous professional development, ensures that every patient receives world-class treatment and compassionate support throughout their journey.
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Education and Expertise
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine; 1983 - 1990, Bachelor's, Master's degree
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Doctorate/Licensing Qualification/Expertise in Medicine; 2001 - 2006
Education Abroad
Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division Department of Surgery, Tokyo University Hospital. Tokyo-Japan M.Makuuchi, N.Kokudo, 2008
Experience
Research assistant Assistant Dr. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University (6 months)
Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 2000 / 2006
Observer Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division, Department of Surgery, Tokyo University Hospital. Tokyo - Japan 2007.2008 (4 months)
Expert Dr. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplantation Unit, Istanbul 2006 / 2010
Expert Dr. ERCP and Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 2008.2010
Expert Dr. Private Sector (Private Çengelköy Safa Hospital Istanbul, Private Medivia Hospital – Istanbul) 2010 - 2013
Fellow (Organ Transplantation Unit) İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Organ Transplantation Institute - Malatya (Liver and Kidney Transplantation) 2013 - 2014
Fellow (Organ Transplantation Unit) İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Organ Transplantation Institute - Malatya (Kidney Transplantation) 2013.2015
Expert Dr. Via Hospital 2014 - 2015
Chief Assistant TR University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Service 2015 - 2017
Expert Dr. Via Hospital 2017.2018
Expert Dr. Medikalpark Gebze 2018.2018
Expert Dr. Delta Hospital Kucukyali 2018 / 2022
Expert Dr. Lokman Hekim Hospital 2022 / 2022
Faculty Member Dogus University 2020 -
Expert Dr. VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital 2022 -
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Education:
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004)
Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2005-2010 General Surgery
Specialist Training)
Institutions He Works for:
Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
Malatya Darende Hulus Efendi State Hospital
Malatya Private EGM Hayat Hospital
Malatya Private Park Hospital
Antalya Private Life Hospital Group
Antalya Private ASV Life Hospital
Publications and Articles:
Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old
patient
Recep Aktimur, Uğur Yaşar, Elif Çolak, Nuraydın Özlem
Turk J Surg. 2017; 33(1): 43–44.
Effects of preoperative nutritional support on colonic anastomotic healing in
malnourished rats
Rıza Haldun Gündoğdu, Uğur Yaşar, Pamir Eren Ersoy, Emre Ergül, Semra
Işıkoğlu, Atilla Erhan
Ulus Surgical Magazine 2015; 31(3): 113–117. Published online 2015 Sep.
Master Thesis:
The effect of preoperative nutrition on colonic anastomosis healing in
malnourished rats.
Certificates and Courses :
Metabolic Surgical Procedures with Video Demonstrations Course (12-15
October 2017)
Obesity and metabolic diseases surgery winter school (26 February 2018)
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Symposium (3-4 December 2018)
Nutritional support in Cancer (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning Programme,
22/11/2009)
Nutritional Support in intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patents (ESPEN Long-
Life-Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)
Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period (ESPEN Long-Life-
Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)
Approach to Paranteral Nutrition (PN) (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning
Programme, 22/11/2009) Thyroid Surgery Course (Ankara Surgery
Association )
Thyroid Cancer Surgery Course (Turkish Surgical Society 12 September
2009)
Akut Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Treatument Course (Ankara Surgery
Association 10 January 2009)
Abdominal Wall Hernias Course (Ankara Surgery Association 10 January
2009)
Burn Course (Ankara Surgery Association 11 April 2009)
Experimental Surgery Course (5. Surgical Research Congress 10
December 2009)
Total Mesorectal Excision Course (Ankara Surgery Days 14-15 November
2008)
Professional assocations and organizations to which he is a
member:
Turkish Surgery Association
BMCD (Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery)
TOSS (Turkish obesity surgery society)
Special Interests:
Cancer Surgery,
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Awards Received:
2011 KEPAN congress second best paper
2019 Turkey East Awards; The most succesful General Surgeon
of the year.
2020 Altıntaç Awards; Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year Award