Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 163 doctors

• Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, notably gastric sleeve and gastric balloon.
• Internationally trained with experience across Turkey.
• Performed over 1000 obesity surgery cases in 6 years.
• Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, enhancing his expertise.
• Holds an Associate Professor title in General Surgery.
• Member of World Obesity Association and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.

Dr. Alaattin Ozturk is a respected General Surgeon from Turkey with 26 years of experience. He treats conditions such as gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, acid reflux, breast cancer, genital warts, gallstones, and hemorrhoids. He is skilled in advanced procedures, including gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and hemorrhoidectomy.

Dr. Ozturk earned his medical degree from Uludag University. He completed his surgical training at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital. He has published over 21 scientific articles. Dr. Ozturk is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association. He is dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care.

• Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery options: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
• International training in Turkey, advancing skills in bariatric procedures.
• Member of Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Completed a Bariatric Surgery masterclass in 2017.
• European Society of Coloproctology member, relevant for post-surgical care.
• Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery candidates.

• Renowned Weight Loss Surgery specialist, Dr. Marco Sariñana.
• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Adjustable Gastric Band procedures.
• Expert in Weight Loss Surgery with high patient satisfaction rates.
• International experience in Weight Loss surgical approaches and techniques.
• Secretary of the National Council of Aesthetic Surgery, Mexico.
• Member of the National Council of Bariatric Surgeons.
• Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery patients.
• Holds multiple certifications in Weight Loss and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Attends global seminars, staying current in Weight Loss Surgery advancements.

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a bariatric surgeon with expertise in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures. He has been practicing since 2015. He trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, one of Turkey’s busiest centers for laparoscopic surgery.

He graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. This university is known for its work in sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Temizgonul also has experience in war surgery from his service at the Syrian border. He has published several peer-reviewed articles and is known for his caring approach to patients.

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.

• Expert in Weight Loss Surgery: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
• Trained in Spain, advanced methods in bariatric surgery.
• IFSO-accredited Center for Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.
• Laparoscopic surgery pioneer, minimal recovery time.
• Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.
• Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed.
• Offers online consultations for weight loss surgery patients.
• Bachelor and Doctor in Medicine, University of Granada.
• Specialist certifications in General Surgery and Gastroenterology.
• Offers courses in laparoscopic techniques globally.
• Professional member of IFSO, advancing metabolic surgery.

Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

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.

• Specializes in bariatric procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
• Trained internationally in Europe and the United States.
• Member of Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO).
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery.
• Associate Professor at the University of Navarre School of Medicine.
• Belongs to European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
• Provides online consultations for weight loss surgery patients.

Education Background

. 2024

- Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgeon, Consultant Surgery Department, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital

. 2023

-Clinical Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chulalongkorn Minimally Invasive Surgery Center,

Department of Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

. 2021

General Surgeon Surgery Department, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital

. 2020

- Resident DoctorGeneral Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

. 2016

- Surgical Intern

Surgery Department, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

General Surgery Specialist

2016 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY AND ATAŞEHİR HOSPITALS

Director of the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases

2015 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY HOSPITAL

Director of Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal System Motility Unit

2012 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

TC ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT

Faculty Member, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

Chief of General Surgery Clinic

2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

Deputy Chief of General Surgery Clinic

2005 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL

Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic

2003 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MINISTRY OF HEALTH SISLI ETFAL EA HOSPITAL

Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic

1997 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

TC ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY

Clinical Chief Assistant of the Department of General Surgery

Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

• prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
• transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
• thyroidectomy
• nephrectomy
• bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

Medical Doctorate in surgery

Consultant of laparoscopic and weight loss surgeries

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, England

Member and instructor At Alexandria Endoscopic Association (ALEXEA)

Member of the Egyptian Society for Obesity Surgery 

Member of the Egyptian Society for laparoscopic surgeons 

World renowned for his expertise in Obesity Surgery 

Reviewer in many international journals (Obesity Surgery, International journal of surgery, Surgical Endoscopy)

Whatclinic service award 2023 and 2024 for serving patients from all around the world 

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