Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 289 doctors

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Omer Uslukaya

  • 4.5 Good 50 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE*

     

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

    DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

    VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

    HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

    YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

    HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner

     

    *EDUCATION*

     

    2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Associate Professor

    2015, Ohio/USA

    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

    Neck Dissection Training

    2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Assistant Professor

    1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

    ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

    FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Gastric balloon
$3,331 - $3,331
Gastric bypass
$3,250 - $5,000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,310 - $3,500
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Umut Barbaros

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,250 - $2,250
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Sukru Arslan

  • 4.9 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Health Point World Clinic
  • Education

    1998 – Beykent University Hospital

    2004 – Beykent University Hospital, General Surgery

    Medical Interests:

    Obesity Surgery

    Laparoscopic Surgeries (Minimally Invasive)

    Bariatric Surgery:

    Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

    Gastric Balloon

    Gastric Botox

    Other Surgeries and Treatments:

    Cancer Surgery

    Gallbladder Surgeries

    Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

    Hemorrhoid and Anal Fissure Surgery

    Reflux Surgery

    Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Interventions

    Oncological Surgery

     

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,055 - $4,055
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Artur Raiter

  • 4.2 Good 57 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Artur Raiter is a highly experienced surgeon specializing in general surgery, gastroenterology, and endoscopic surgery. He has a unique expertise in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, being one of the few specialists in Europe and the only one in Poland to perform this procedure. His innovative approach to sleeve gastroplasty, utilizing a suturing device to adjust the endoscope inside the stomach, has resulted in an impressive success rate of 88%.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,000 - $5,250
Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $2,750
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,866 - $7,866
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Michal Labul

  • 4.2 Good 57 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,000 - $5,250
Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $2,750
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,866 - $7,866
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Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Dr. Specialist Surgeon Rafail Ibayev is an expert in advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He specializes in both laparoscopic and open procedures for diseases of the stomach, intestine, and rectum. Dr. Ibayev is a recognized leader in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. His patients achieve high success rates in weight management and metabolic health.

    Dr. Ibayev is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery. He performs a wide range of laparoscopic operations that help patients recover faster and with less scarring. He is also skilled in endocrine and breast surgery, including advanced oncoplastic techniques for both benign and malignant conditions. As a gastrointestinal cancer specialist, he performs complex surgeries for liver, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He provides modern and effective oncological care.

    Dr. Ibayev is highly trained in anti-reflux surgery, treatment of digestive disorders, endoscopic procedures, hernia repair, splenectomy, and proctologic surgeries. He is committed to patient-centered care and long-term health outcomes.

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Viktor Alexander Krol

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Dusseldorf, St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
  • Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

    Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

    Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

    The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

    The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

    Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.

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Fatih C Karaca

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Born in 1982 in Istanbul, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca completed his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 and then entered Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, graduating in 2006. During his medical training, he was a key player on the faculty's basketball team, winning the 14 March Medical Tournament twice.

    In 2007, he began his residency in General Surgery at Istanbul University, developing a keen interest in laparoscopic surgery. He contributed to Turkey's first laparoscopic metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes at the Special Metabolic Surgery Clinic in 2009. He continued his education in metabolic surgery at Universal Hospitals’ Taksim German Hospital in 2011 and completed his residency in General Surgery in 2012.

    From 2012 to 2014, Dr. Karaca worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, followed by a role at a Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli from 2014 to 2017. He gained extensive experience in obesity surgery and the surgical treatment of diabetes during this period. In 2015, he became a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University, sharing his knowledge and experiences with younger colleagues, and he was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016 and Associate Professor in 2021.

    Dr. Karaca has held various positions as a General Surgery Specialist in different hospitals, where he established obesity clinics and performed numerous successful surgeries. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association (TOSS).

    An avid sports enthusiast, particularly in basketball and soccer, Dr. Karaca encourages his patients to incorporate sports into their lives. He also enjoys chess and nature walks. He is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.

    Dr. Karaca has participated in numerous national and international conferences on obesity surgery, where he has presented his findings and experiences. He has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of obesity surgery.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,900 - $1,900
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
$3,000 - $6,000
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Edmundo Pichardo

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Hasan Erdem

  • 3.4 Good 9 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
  • Prof. Dr. Hasan Erdem is a renowned expert in general, bariatric, and metabolic surgery with over two decades of experience. His work includes 478 scientific publications and he was recognized as an Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions in 2018. His surgical repertoire includes gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and is particularly known for his innovative surgical methods.
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Dr Gokmen Ozturk

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Vital Clinic
  • Assoc. Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a General Surgery Specialist with 25 years of experience. He graduated from Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He completed his surgical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Ozturk has also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital.

    Dr. Ozturk treats complex surgical cases, including bowel and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver metastasis, thyroid diseases, and obesity. He is skilled in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His approach helps improve patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Ozturk currently works at Medipol University and Nisa Hospital. He is known for maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,376 - $4,376
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Igor Simonik

  • 4.6 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • Surgeon
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$7,613 - $7,613
Da Vinci gastroectomy
$13,700 - $13,700
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Babek Tabandeh

  • 4.3 Good 26 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor of General and Bariatric Surgery. Specializes in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.

Gastric band
$2,500 - $5,000
Gastroectomy
$15,600 - $15,600
Stomach resection
$8,200 - $8,200
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Levent Kaptanoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Northwestern University, Transplantation Center

    Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    Experience

    1992 to 1997 – Research Assistant at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    1998 to 2002 – Fellow at Northwestern University, Transplantation Unit

    2003 to 2008 – Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    2008 to 2011 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    2011 to 2013 – Associate Professor at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    2013 to 2018 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital


    Professional Memberships

    -Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie

    -American Society for Transplantation

    -Breast Surgery Association

    -Trauma Association

    -Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

    -Colorectal Surgery Association

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John Blacks

  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Greece, Thessaloniki, Veselibu Clinic
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Peter Schenker

  • 4.6 Excellent 59 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Membership in societies:

    Expert of scientific journals 

    Close co-operation with leading surgeons

    Membership of the German Medical Association 

    Specialities:

    Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
    General and visceral surgery

    Minimally invasive surgery

    Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

    Oncological surgery

    Haemorrhoids treatment

    Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

    Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

    Work Experience:

    2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

    2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

    2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

    2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

    2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

    2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

    2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

    Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

    Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

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Gastroectomy
$26,259 - $26,259
Stomach resection
$21,692 - $21,692
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Mete Akin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
    • 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
    • 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

    Professional Experience

    • 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
    • 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
    • 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
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Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Gastric band
$6,000 - $6,000
Gastric bypass
$12,500 - $12,500
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Bum Seung Gyun

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
  • Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
    Prosthesis Specialist – Director

    Professional Summary

    Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.

    Education & Training

    Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
    Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital

    Licensure & Certification

    Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

    Professional Affiliations

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion

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Mehmet Akif Aydin

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Education
    1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

    Experience
    1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
    1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
    2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
    2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

    Professional Memberships
    -Turkish Medical Association
    -Turkish Surgical Society
    -Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
    -Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    -Society of Endocrine Surgery

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