Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Burak Kankaya brings international training from Italy and the US to his practice in gastric sleeve surgery.

• Completed general surgery specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation – a leader in metabolic surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Practices evidence-based surgical techniques

Op. Dr. Şükrü Arslan is a General Surgeon. He received his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in 2005. He completed his General Surgery residency at Atatürk University between 2006 and 2011. He served as an Assistant Professor of General Surgery at Atatürk University from 2013 to 2017. He also worked with the Atatürk University Organ Transplantation Center.

His practice covers gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, hernia, and abdominal surgery. He focuses on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques and organ transplantation. He has worked in public hospitals and leading private hospitals across the Marmara Region. He has been a General Surgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital since May 2026. He speaks English.

Pioneer of robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu performed the first general surgery operation in the country using the Da Vinci system.

• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Over 35 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Over 10,000 successful bariatric surgeries performed – Dr. Tali specializes in weight loss procedures at Central Hospital.

• 12+ years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Consults over 1,000 obese and diabetic patients annually
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Frequently invited speaker at international conferences

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç specializes in bariatric surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, with over 37 years of experience of surgical experience.

• Completed laparoscopic gastric band training in Austria
• Fellowship at University of Pittsburgh for hepatobiliary surgery
• Held chief positions at multiple Turkish surgical clinics
• Professor at Istinye University's Department of General Surgery

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology and metabolic surgery at Medical Park Antalya, with extensive academic and clinical training.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Holds a Ph.D. from Akdeniz University's Division of Gastroenterology
• Works at a leading hospital with an Organ Transplant Center
• Academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise to gastric sleeve procedures, grounded in extensive research and academic leadership.

• Professor of General Surgery with a focus on laparoscopic techniques
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Hernia Society
• Published extensively on digestive surgery and hernia repair
• Educated at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school

Dr. Mehmet Akif Aydin specializes in gastric sleeve surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with 28 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic procedures.

• Associate professor with extensive experience in general surgery
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Trained at Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery

Dr. Tekelioglu has over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery, specializing in gastric sleeve procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs surgery at a leading private hospital in Turkey
• Fluent in English for international patients

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on bariatric surgery.

• 12 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published research on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy techniques
• Certified by European Hernia Society for advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic editor for several surgical textbooks

Inventor of a patented laparoscopic surgical instrument, Dr. Cemal Kara has performed 6,200+ treatments specializing in weight-loss surgeries.

• 28 years of experience of surgical experience
• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Member of multiple professional surgical organizations
• Performs cosmetic and weight-loss procedures

Performed 200+ gastric reduction operations and established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital with extensive experience in weight loss surgeries.

• Over 32 years of experience as General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
• Published over 50 international scientific papers
• Recipient of multiple awards including Young Researcher Award

Specializes in laparoscopic procedures including gastric sleeve surgery, with extensive experience across multiple leading hospitals.

• 17 years of experience of surgical experience in various hospitals
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgeries
• Expert in both gastric sleeve and bypass procedures

Dr. Osman Aktas specializes in laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery – performing advanced techniques since 1995 with training from Germany.

• 34 years of experience of experience in laparoscopic procedures
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and metabolic surgeries
• Performed numerous successful gastric sleeve surgeries
• Focuses on sustainable weight loss and improving quality of life

Dr. Sogukpinar is dedicated to achieving positive surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction in gastric sleeve procedures.

• Specializes in gastric band surgery and related procedures
• Addresses concurrent issues like hiatus hernias during surgery
• Known for attentiveness, patience, and thoroughness with patients

Dr. Samed Gin brings extensive training in general surgery from Ege University, with specialized experience in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center.

• Over 16 years of experience of professional experience in general surgery
• Trained in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center in New York
• Worked at multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey, including Anadolu Cerrahi and İzmir Private Ege Şehir Hospital

Performed over 1,500 robotic surgeries – Dr. Bedirli specializes in obesity, stomach, and colorectal procedures.

• Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
• Trained in robotic surgery at Strasbourg and Paris
• Completed advanced training in gastric cancer in Seoul
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Published 108+ research papers in surgical techniques

Experienced in complex gastric surgeries – Dr. Tarkan specializes in both sleeve gastrectomy and stomach cancer procedures.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University’s Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Hacioglu combines clinical expertise with active research in obesity and metabolic disorders, offering comprehensive weight loss solutions at Klinik Mavi.

• Member of the Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Association
• Contributes to the Obesity Research Association of Turkey
• Provides evidence-based treatment tailored to individual metabolic needs