Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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.

Dr. Sukcharoen combines anti-aging medicine with weight management expertise at Intrarat Hospital.

• Board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
• Specializes in metabolic health and preventative care
• Trained in clinical sexology and sexual medicine
• Graduated from Thammasat University's medical program

Pioneer of robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu performed the country's first Da Vinci procedure and specializes in advanced weight loss techniques.

• 35 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in robotic-assisted gastric sleeve and bypass procedures
• Trained future surgeons as Lecturer at Kadir Has University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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. 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

Dr. Arturo Martínez is a general surgeon trained at Centro Médico Nacional de Especialidades “La Raza” (IMSS). The program is recognized by UNAM. He has 20 years of experience in weight-loss surgery. He is board certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He also holds the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) designation of Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.

He completed postgraduate training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid. Since 2001, he has been affiliated with the Obesity Control Center (Cyntar). He is an assistant professor at UABC. He is also a conference speaker and a published author. He has taken part in live surgeries at international bariatric congresses.

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. 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.

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

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon with more than 12 years of experience. He graduated from Cumhuriyet University Medical School. He has performed over 10,000 bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He consults more than 1,000 patients with obesity and diabetes each year.

He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He has contributed to many national and international publications. He is often invited to speak at scientific meetings and international conferences. He is known for innovative methods in bariatric surgery.

Clinical focus: Bariatric/weight-loss (Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Balloon). Metabolic/diabetes surgery (Non-Diverted Ileal Interposition, Transit Bipartition, Diverted Ileal Interposition, Duodenojejunal Bypass, SASI Bypass, SADI-S).

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)

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

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

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

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

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research on endoscopic treatments for obesity
• Certified by European Hernia Society for laparoscopic procedures
• Academic editor for surgical textbooks on minimally invasive techniques
• 12 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery