Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Cenan Oktay pioneered the use of Valtrac rings in Turkey – a key technique for precise weight loss surgeries.

• General Surgery specialist with 35 years of experience
• Trained in microsurgery at Würtzburg University
• Specialized in liver and bile tract surgery at Istanbul University
• First in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for GIS anastomoses

Dr. Habibi specializes in weight loss surgeries, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, with over 40 scientific articles to his name.

• Expert in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and mini-bypass techniques
• Performs gastric balloon procedures for non-surgical options
• Published extensively in medical journals on bariatric surgery
• Works at CatchLife, a center focused on weight loss solutions

1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaya specializes in vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• 31 years of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Performs 6–9 bariatric operations daily
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons

Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.

Dr. Fikret Dusunceli is a colorectal and general surgeon at Academic Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in mammology and bariatric surgery. Dr. Dusunceli works at a facility accredited by TEMOS and TÜV NORD, which verifies international standards for medical quality and safety.

• Practices at Academic Hospital, which treats 15,000 patients annually.
• Maintains a portfolio of results for surgical procedures.
• Works at a Turkish medical center with 120 beds.
• Treats patients at a clinic licensed for international health tourism.

Dr. Yurdaisik specializes in patient safety during medical procedures, with research focused on minimizing risks in diagnostics and treatments.

• Conducted studies on radiation exposure in COVID-19 patients
• Advocates for strict adherence to safety guidelines
• Focuses on patient-centered care approaches
• Works at Menfis Health Novimaj

Dr. Yasar Copelci is a general surgeon at Corpusrenew Health Agency in Antalya. He performs weight loss surgery and treats conditions such as obesity and fibrocystic breast disease. The doctor has published 18 sets of before-and-after photos documenting his results.

Dr. Copelci works at a facility that holds the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. This credential confirms the clinic meets Turkey’s national standards for international patients. The clinic is also accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Umut Riza Gunduz is a general surgeon at Corpusrenew Health Agency in Antalya. He performs obesity and weight loss surgeries. Dr. Gunduz conducts online consultations for international patients. His profile includes 18 case results showing patient transformations.

The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from the Turkish Ministry of Health, which verifies the facility meets national standards for treating foreign patients. Dr. Gunduz is a member of the Turkish Medical Association.