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

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.

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

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in minimally invasive bariatric procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Tokyo University Hospital
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member who trains future surgeons
• Specializes in both bariatric and hepatobiliary surgeries

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. 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

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

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

Over 37 years of experience practicing general surgery – Prof. Cemalettin Aydin specializes in gastric sleeve procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Associate Professor and later Professor at Inonu University
• Performs weight loss surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy

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. Yilmaz specializes in gastric sleeve surgery with extensive experience in general surgery. Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Worked in multiple state and research hospitals

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in gastric sleeve surgery with over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training
• Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
• Professor at Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine
• Attended multiple national endocrine surgery congresses

Dr. Jumana Baryhe offers a wide spectrum of surgical procedures, including gastric sleeve surgery, with a reputation for exceptional patient care.

• Proficient in cosmetic, dental, and surgical procedures
• Known for personalized patient care
• Works at Aesthetical Clinic

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

• Trained dozens of general surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Specializes in laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries
• Former training officer in General Surgery and Gastroenterology
• Worked at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem specializes in obesity and metabolic conditions, performing gastric sleeve surgeries at his private clinic in Istanbul.

• 24 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic bariatric surgery in the USA and France
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Chief assistant in General Surgery at Training and Research Hospital of Istanbul

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