Page 8 - Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 203 doctors

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

• General Surgery specialist with 25+ 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

Performed numerous life-changing bariatric surgeries at Clinic Wise with a focus on tailored weight loss solutions.

• Specializes in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures
• Known for compassionate care and exceptional post-operative support
• Expert in revisional surgeries for complex cases
• Combines advanced techniques with a patient-centered approach

Dr. Ufuk Onsal specializes in bariatric surgery, trained by the Turkish Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

• Performs gastric bypass and other advanced bariatric procedures
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques for abdominal surgeries
• Member of professional organizations including Turkish Surgical Association
• Practices at Izmir Private Can Hospital

Specializing in metabolic and obesity surgery, Dr. Ciftdogan brings over 20 years of surgical expertise to Can Hospitals Turkey.

• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss procedures
• Expert in gastric botox and reflux surgery
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgical Association
• Trained at Ege University and Celal Bayar University

Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor medical specialization exam – Dr. Ersen brings surgical oncology precision to weight loss procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Society
• Specializes in metabolic and bariatric surgeries
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for optimal outcomes

Specializing in laparoscopic oncosurgery and obesity surgeries, Dr. Kavak brings extensive expertise to weight loss procedures at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Conducts national and international research with multiple citations
• Former lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University

Associate Professor in General Surgery with 15+ years of expertise in bariatric procedures – Dr. Yoldass combines academic leadership with advanced surgical skills at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Member of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Former faculty member at Izmir University Medical School

Trained with Europe's top bariatric surgeons in Belgium and France, Dr. Derici specializes in advanced laparoscopic weight loss surgery at EsteCapelli Clinic.

• 20+ years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and revision surgeries
• Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Fluent in English and French for international patients

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

• 28+ 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. 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