Metabolic Surgery Doctors in Turkey

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

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

• 24 years 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

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

Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases – Dr. Uzum brings deep expertise in metabolic disorders to Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 28 years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases
• Specialized training at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple awards for diabetes research
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology

Dr. Kilicli specializes in metabolic surgery with over 34 years 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
• Served at Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

Prof. Özgen specializes in pediatric metabolic disorders, bringing over 27 years of focused expertise to Biruni University Hospital.

• Board-certified in pediatric endocrinology with subspecialty training
• Published award-winning research on growth disorders and puberty
• Member of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association
• Professor at Biruni University since 2023

Dr. Atilla Akova is a general surgeon with 30 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and diabetes surgery. He is skilled in advanced bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and stomach resection.

Dr. Akova earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. He completed his general surgery training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 1994. He is known for his high surgical success rates and dedication to new metabolic treatments.

Ranked 3rd in Turkey for minor medical specialization – Dr. Ersen brings precision and surgical oncology expertise to metabolic procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Society
• Specialized in surgical oncology at Ankara University
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Specializing in metabolic and obesity surgery, Dr. Ciftdogan has been a General Surgery Specialist since 2002, performing successful procedures across Turkey.

• Experienced in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgical Association
• Skilled in laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder and hernia surgeries
• Focuses on both surgical and non-surgical weight loss treatments

The doctor is a highly experienced general surgery specialist with extensive clinical expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery, including stomach botox and gastric balloon applications. The doctor's professional background encompasses a wide range of surgical disciplines, with a focus on thyroid diseases, gallbladder and liver conditions, oncological surgery, breast diseases, and the treatment of anal region disorders.

With a medical education from Karadeniz Technical University and specialized training in general surgery from Mayıs University, the doctor has served in various state and private medical institutions. This clinical experience includes managing emergency services and providing specialized surgical care across multiple hospital settings.

Dr. M Altan Kaya specializes in minimally invasive metabolic surgery, trained in Germany and France to offer cutting-edge techniques.

• Over 31 years of surgical experience
• Trained at Ethicon Surgical Center in Hamburg and ITES Center in Strasbourg
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Focuses on innovative techniques for obesity treatment