Best Post-bariatric plastic surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 39 doctors

Dr. Derya Bingöl is an award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate and performs 150-200 aesthetic operations annually. She is a co-founder of D'best Clinic, has written 21 scientific works, and is a member of The Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor who specializes in Obesity Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has over 30 years of experience and has worked at leading hospitals, including Bahçeşehir International University, Medicine Hospital Istanbul, Kolan Hospital, and Mighty Hospital.

Dr. Kavlakogluu has served in key leadership positions, such as Chief Physician and Head of the General Surgery Department at several institutions. He completed his medical degree at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He received his General Surgery Specialty Training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He became an Associate Professor in 2012 and was promoted to Professor in 2020.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Dr. Emrah Koksal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He completed medical school at Trakya University (2011–2017). He trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2017–2023). He served at Gülhane Military Medical Academy (2018–2023) and at Hakkari Yüksekova State Hospital (2023–2025). He now practices at BAU MedicalPark Göztepe Hospital (2025–present).

He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. He also belongs to the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association and the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He holds an M.D. from Dicle University School of Medicine in Turkey. He also studied at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Turkey.

He provides a full range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His focus includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. He is skilled in advanced rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.

He delivers patient-centered, safety-first care before and after surgery. He leads a multidisciplinary clinical team. He oversees advanced surgical technologies and protocols. He values innovation and international collaboration.

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Atatürk University 2012

Master of Science

PhD Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Selcuk University 2020

Awards:

1-The Best Anastomosis in Microsurgery, APFSRM Congress, 2018, Antalya

2- Assistant Presentation Competition Clinical Branch First Prize, TPRECD 41st National Congress, 2019, Samsun

3- Assistant Paper Contest Experimental Branch First Prize, TPRECD 43rd National Congress, 2021, Antalya

Dr. Md Caner Kaya is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He practices at TWT Health Clinic in Istanbul. His main areas of expertise are body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and breast procedures. He performs rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, and FUE hair transplantation.

Dr. Kaya has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. This shows his skill and dedication to patient satisfaction. He earned his medical degree from Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University. He completed his specialization at Marmara University. Dr. Kaya is known for providing high-quality, personalized care in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

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

Op. Dr. Necdet Derici was born in Konya Beyşehir in March 1971. He completed his primary school in Beyşehir. Then, he moved to Konya, Ereğli for his secondary and high school education. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Between 1995 and 1999, he worked as an assistant doctor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In his next career step, he joined Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as a General Surgery Specialist and worked from 2000 to 2009. He specialized in Endocrine Surgery (Goiter, Surreal, Parathyroid Surgery), Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopic Obesity, Colon Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Appendectomy, Hiatus Hernia, cholecystectomy), Gastrointestinal Surgery (Stomach Cancer and Ulcers, Colon Cancers, Bile duct Surgery) and Endoscopy.

In 2015, He worked with Dr. Bruno Dillemans on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Belgium. In 2017, He worked with Dr. Phillipe Topart ve Dr Guillaume Becouarn on Obesity Surgery and Laparoscopy. He speaks advanced English and intermediate French. Necdet Derici is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association, Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, Asian Endocrine Surgery Association and International Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Association (IFSO). Also, He is married and has 3 children

Place and Birth Year of Birth: Manisa, 01.03.1971

Education: University, Istanbul University - Istanbul Medical Faculty,

High School: Cumhuriyet High School-Eregli

Work Experience: 1995-2009 - Istanbul Education Hospital

2009-2011- Avrasya Hospital

2011-2022 : Atakoy Hospital

Professional Interests: Gastric Surgery, Gastric Bypass , Gastric Baloon, Gastric Surgery Revision

Dr. Abdulkadir Bedirli completed his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1988. He became a General Surgeon in 1997 and was appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He became a Professor in 2010.

In 2011, Dr. Bedirli completed the Robotic Surgery Certification Program in Strasbourg and became a console surgeon. He performed his first robotic surgery in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University in the same year. Since then, he has successfully applied robotic surgery to over 1500 patients, mostly for obesity, stomach cancer, and colon-rectum cancers.

In 2012, Dr. Bedirli became a Surgical Oncology Specialist and participated in training programs on Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Paris-France in 2014 and in Lyon-France in 2016. In 2018, he completed the Gastric Cancer Master Class program at Severance Hospital in Seoul-South Korea, and in 2019, he participated in the Bariatric Redo Surgery training program in Bruges-Belgium.

Dr. Bedirli was awarded the F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) title by the American College of Surgeons in 2018. He has published 61 international and 47 national papers, presented 87 papers at international conferences and 68 papers at national conferences, contributed to 7 book chapters, and served as an editor for one book. Dr. Bedirli has an H-index of 18, with 1064 citations to his 72 publications.

Dr. Burak Pasinlioğlu is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He holds the Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS) title. He earned this after passing the EBOPRAS exams in Brussels (2019) and İzmir (2020).

He has a professional qualification certificate from the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. Dr. Pasinlioğlu is also a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He has contributed to academic literature by translating four Turkish plastic surgery books and writing chapters in two plastic surgery books.

His clinical expertise includes rhinoplasty, breast and facial aesthetics, body contouring, minimally invasive procedures, breast reconstruction, and microsurgery. He has performed hundreds of surgeries during his training.

Education:  Expertise in Medicine: Necmettin Erbakan University 2011

Masters Degree :Istanbul University Faculty Of Medicine :2015

Work Experience: 

2023- LIV Hospital Ulus 

2021-2023: Health Sciences University, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 

2022 (Spring):  Haliç University Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2016-2021: Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2015-2016 : Kars Digor State Hospital 

Certificates: 

Microsurgery Basic Training Course (2017),

Experimental Animals Course (2018),

Hand Surgery Course (2019)

Area of Expertise: 

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Dr. Kadriye İpek Uzunoglu is among the best cosmetic and plastic surgeons serving patients at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Also, she is one of the top-rated revision rhinoplasty surgeons. 

• Since 2025 –Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024 -2025  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Baypark Hospital in Turkey
• 2024 - 2024  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Bagcılar Legal Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• 2021 - 2024  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Konya City Hospital in Turkey
• 2018 - 2021  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Konya Legal Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• 2017 - 2018  Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Sivas City Hospital in Turkey
• 2011 - 2017 Aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Sivas Republıc University  Hospital in Turkey
• 2011 - 2011 Emergency Dr in Resadiye  Hospital  University  Hospital in Turkey
• 2010 - 2011 Emergency Dr in Tokat  Hospital  University  Hospital in Turkey

Education

• 2011 - 2017  The Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Sivas Republic  University , Specialization Training
• 2015 - 2015   University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery (Observer, August-November 2015)
• 2003 - 2010   The Faculty of Medicine at Samsun  University, Medical Doctor Training.

Additional training

• Cumhuriyet University Laboratory Animal Usage Certificate Course
• TPRECD 45th National Congress
• TPRECD 8th Rhinoplasty Course
• TPRECD 1st Facial Aesthetics
• TPRECD Winter Symposium 2016,
• EPCD 20th National Congress
• RMCD XIXth Basic Microsurgery Course
• TPRCD 9th Plastic Surgery School
• EPCD 28th National Congress
• TPRECD XIIIth Rhinoplasty and VIth Facial Aesthetics Course

Membership in organizations

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Turkish Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Women Physicians Education Support Foundation