Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Krol leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic weight loss procedures.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
• Uses the latest surgical and endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment
• Directs a center with high-standard certification for comprehensive care
• Combines expertise in metabolic and gastrointestinal health

Performs bariatric surgery using the Da Vinci robot at St. Zdislava Hospital, where he also serves as director.

• 27 years of experience specializing in obesity treatment and abdominal wall operations
• Trained in bariatric surgery at top European centers including Vienna and Tel Aviv
• Senior physician and head of surgery with MBA from Cambridge Business School
• Expert in minimally invasive and advanced revision bariatric procedures

Dr. Hector Acosta is the Chief Anesthesiologist at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Acosta leads anesthesia services specifically for the clinic’s weight-loss surgery program. He has been a member of the surgical team since 2007.

• Underwent residency training at the Autonomous University of Baja California General Hospital.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and seamless perioperative care.
• Works at Hospital Cyntar, which holds JCI, GHA, and SRC Center of Excellence accreditations.
• Focuses on optimizing anesthesia protocols for high-precision bariatric procedures.

Prof. Ozkan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise, including leadership roles at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University and Memorial Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in abdominal surgery with extensive academic experience
• Former Dean of Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
• Founding Dean at Aksaray University's Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in obesity surgery, cancer surgery, and minimally invasive procedures, with over of experience.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training from Cukurova and Ege Universities
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and Turkey Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Practices at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, one of Istanbul's leading facilities
• Authored or co-authored more than 40 medical documents

Nivit Karla specializes in Weight Loss Surgery at PrimeCare Bkk, combining cardiology expertise with surgical precision.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and cardiology
• Offers consultations in both English and Thai

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery with over three decades of experience. He trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Works at Estexper Clinic

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç has performed 900+ obesity and metabolic surgeries using advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on obesity
• Trained in laparoscopic gastric band and lower GI surgery in Austria and Scotland
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Robotic surgery training at Acιbadem University
• Professorship at Istinye University's Department of General Surgery

Specialized in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with advanced training from Istanbul University – a leader in weight loss surgical techniques.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in bariatric procedures
• Trained in laparoscopic antireflux and oncological cancer surgery
• Performs surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in weight loss surgery with 29 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University's renowned program
• Specializes in minimally invasive gastric bypass and biliopancreatic diversion
• Part of the Organ Transplant Center team at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Prof. Selin Kapan is a leading general surgery expert with over 31 years of experience of experience in weight loss procedures at Istanbul's top hospitals.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive academic and clinical background
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery
• Active member of Turkish Surgical and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Associations
• Published 50+ scientific papers on surgical techniques and outcomes

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Rafał Marszałek serves as Head of the General Surgery Department at Legionowo Hospital. This facility is affiliated with the Military Medical Institute in Poland. He specializes in laparoscopic surgery for bariatric, oncologic, and general conditions. Dr. Marszałek centers his practice on minimally invasive techniques to speed up recovery.

• Leads a department that performs a high annual volume of surgical procedures.
• Performs gastric sleeve and metabolic surgery for long-term weight loss.
• Treats inguinal and umbilical hernias using laparoscopic repair methods.
• Provides surgical treatment for thyroid, breast, and gallbladder diseases.

Specialist in bariatric surgery at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

• Skilled in various bariatric procedures tailored to patient needs
• Works at Assuta Medical Center – a leading facility for weight loss surgery
• Dedicated to patient safety and long-term weight management success

Specializing in weight loss surgery for over 29 years of experience, Dr. Tekelioglu performs advanced procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in gastric sleeve, bypass, and Da Vinci techniques
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Long-term experience at a leading private hospital

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin specializes in bariatric surgery at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital with 28 years of experience of experience.

• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery
• Associate Professor with extensive experience in metabolic procedures