Best Metabolic surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 30 doctors

Dr. Yahya Özel brings over 31 years of experience of expertise in bariatric surgery, trained at Tokyo University Hospital's renowned Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery division.

• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Specializes in minimally invasive procedures for obesity
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with a Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
• Works with ERCP and surgical endoscopy for complex cases

Associate Professor Burcin Batman has performed over 1,000 obesity and metabolic surgeries in 19 years of experience, specializing in stomach sleeve surgery and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.

• Board-certified general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic procedures
• One of the founding faculty members at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
• Specializes in both surgical and endoscopic treatment options
• Performs robotic surgeries for complex cases

Dr. Vahit Mutluu specializes in metabolic surgery at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, bringing years of focused surgical expertise.

• General surgeon with experience at Tokat State Hospital and Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Currently serves as a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
• Background includes research assistant roles in general surgery

Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgeries, with over 29 years of experience of experience in the field.

• Published 43+ articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in bariatric and metabolic surgery techniques
• Fluent in Turkish, English, and German for comprehensive patient care
• Received 9 awards for exceptional work in surgery

Professor Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in metabolic procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained in general surgery at Baskent and Ankara Numune hospitals
• Holds professorship from Istanbul Aydin University since 2023
• Completed advanced degrees in health law and public administration
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association with 34 years of experience in practice

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery, with advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann hospitals.

• Trained in gastroenterology surgery – Turkey's top program
• Pioneered laparoscopic techniques for metabolic conditions
• Active in organ transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery
• Associate professor at Marmara University

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in metabolic surgery with over 25 years of experience of medical experience, including advanced training in gastroenterology.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and surgical expertise to metabolic surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in general surgery at Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the National Surgical Association
• Active in the Mediterranean Health Foundation

Specializes in obesity treatment with surgical and non-surgical options at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in metabolic surgery
• Performs gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatments for obesity
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Specializing in metabolic disorders, Dr. Duger focuses on comprehensive patient care at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases since 2017
• Over 14 years of experience of specialized experience in metabolic conditions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Published researcher with clinical expertise in diabetes management

Specializes in metabolic surgery with extensive training in gastroenterology – Dr. Tuna brings precision to weight-loss procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• PhD in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Works at a leading organ transplant center
• Fellowship-trained in internal medicine

Professor Selin Kapan brings extensive expertise in metabolic surgery, with over 31 years of experience specializing in surgical treatments. She leads the General Surgery department at Istanbul Aydın University.

• Authored 50+ publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Specialized in hernia and hepatic hydatid disease
• Member of the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association

Dr. Kilicli specializes in metabolic surgery with over 34 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and metabolic disorders.

• Graduated from Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine for 34 years of experience
• Served at Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

Performed 200+ gastric reduction surgeries – Dr. Kacar specializes in metabolic surgery at Odin Clinic.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in general surgery and organ transplantation
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
• Published 50+ international research papers
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award at World Congress of Nephrology

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in metabolic surgery with over 27 years of experience of surgical experience, including academic roles at Harran and Zirve Universities.

• Board-certified in general surgery with a Ph.D. from İnönü University
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Extensive research background with multiple certificates in experimental techniques
• Active participant in national endocrine surgery congresses

Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions – Hasan Erdem specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at his own clinic in Istanbul.

• 24 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques in France and the USA
• Member of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for weight loss

Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı specializes in metabolic and bariatric surgery, performing complex procedures to help patients achieve lasting weight loss at Clinics United in Antalya.

• Accredited bariatric surgeon with extensive experience
• Trained at 19 Mayıs University and Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic
• Participates in international training programs and conferences
• Committed to the latest advancements in obesity surgery

Specialized in scarless metabolic surgery, Professor Burhan Mayir performs single-port sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures.

• Extensive experience in metabolic and bariatric surgery
• Skilled in revisional bariatric surgeries
• Published over 60 articles in national and international journals
• Performed numerous scarless thyroidectomies and other gastrointestinal procedures