Best Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass doctors in Turkey: TOP 31 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Prof. Mehmet Guler is a professor specializing in bariatric surgery with extensive academic and clinical training.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Completed general surgery residency at two prestigious institutions
• Obtained professorship at Istanbul Aydın University in 2023
• Holds a Master's degree in Health Law
• Board certified in general surgery

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

• Board-certified in general surgery with a focus on gastroenterology
• Ranked first in Turkey's gastroenterology surgery subspecialty exam
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Involved in establishing transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery units

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training and academic roles at Akdeniz University.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University
• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with laparoscopic precision – a less invasive approach that typically means faster recovery.

• Specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery with 34 years of experience of experience
• Active member of IFSO – the leading global obesity surgery authority
• Trained elite surgeons at Istanbul University's prestigious medical school
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal surgical techniques

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and surgical expertise to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in General Surgery at Ankara University
• Member of the National Surgical Association
• Active in the Mediterranean Health Foundation

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in bariatric surgery, performing advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures since 2003.

• Associate Professor of General Surgery with extensive training in obesity and metabolic surgery
• Uses Da Vinci Robotic system for precise and minimally invasive procedures
• Authored 74 papers in SCI and SCI-e journals on surgical techniques
• Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO) and other prestigious societies

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with training from Scotland.

• General Surgery Specialist since 2008 with extensive laparoscopic experience
• Published over 20 articles on general surgery and kidney transplant
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Awarded 'Certificate of Appreciation' by the Ministry of Health

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery with training at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Certified in surgical endoscopy by Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Practices at Estexper Clinic with ERCP expertise

Dr. Burak Kankaya brings international expertise in general surgery with specialized training at Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

• Trained in endocrine and metabolic surgery in the USA
• Medical specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgery Association
• International training in Italy and the USA enhances his surgical approach

Specializing at Medical Park Antalya, Dr. Tuna brings Gastroenterology expertise directly to bariatric care.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• PhD in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Trained at leading institutions including Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities
• Current role at Medical Park Antalya's Organ Transplant Center

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 31 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in advanced laparoscopic procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive training at Istanbul University
• Published 50+ research papers on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Hernia Society
• Specializes in minimally invasive approaches for complex cases

Associate Professor at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital with 28 years of experience in general surgery, specializing in bariatric procedures.

• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass among other bariatric surgeries
• Active in professional societies including the Turkish Surgical Society

Professor Burhan Mayir specializes in scarless and minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, at his dedicated clinic.

• Performs single-port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy and revisional bariatric surgeries
• Published over 60 articles in national and international journals
• Presented more than 100 abstracts at medical congresses
• Expertise extends to metabolic and bariatric surgery

Dr. Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited bariatric surgeon specializing in metabolic and weight-loss surgeries at Clinics United in Antalya.

• Performs complex bariatric procedures with a focus on patient safety
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Member of international bariatric surgery conferences
• Works at Clinics United, a leading bariatric center

Dr. Samed Gin brings extensive training in general surgery from Ege University, including specialized observerships in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at prestigious Ege University in Turkey
• Completed advanced observership in transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center
• Practices at Can Hospitals Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Durmus helped develop laparoscopic stomach surgeries in Turkey, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

• Trained dozens of general surgery assistants in advanced procedures
• Former training officer in General Surgery and Gastroenterology
• Worked at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in both surgical and endoscopic approaches

Performed robotic surgery on 1,500+ patients, specializing in obesity procedures like Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Robotic Surgery Certified by Strasbourg training program
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Specialized in bariatric redo surgery training in Belgium
• Published 61 international papers on surgical techniques

Dr. Huseyin Akyol performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with personalized treatment methods and high-tech equipment.

• Specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery
• Works with an experienced team for optimal patient outcomes
• Conducts surgeries in fully equipped A-plus hospitals