Best Obesity doctors: TOP 138 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Burcin Batman has performed 1,100+ obesity surgeries with a remarkable 0.1% complication rate at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in metabolic and bariatric surgeries like sleeve gastrectomy
• Associate Professor at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
• Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Offers comprehensive pre- and post-operative support

Assoc. Prof. Vahit Mutlu has performed 900+ bariatric procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility ensuring international standards.

• 13 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon procedures
• Research background from Ondokuz Mayis University's surgery department
• Personally analyzes each patient's documents for tailored treatment plans

1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and long-term patient follow-up at Lotus Bariatrics Clinic.

• 21 years of experience of experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery
• Follows patients up to 21 years of experience post-surgery for sustained results
• Founder of Lotus Bariatrics Clinic with personalized treatment plans
• Trained in advanced laparoscopy and war surgery techniques
• Graduated from Pamukkale University – cradle of sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a distinguished colorectal and general surgeon practicing at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. With over 17 years of surgical experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery, HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for peritoneal cancers, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Kartal graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed his general surgery specialization at Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2007-2013). He served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Okan University (2016-2020) before receiving his Associate Professor title in 2020. In 2021, he earned the prestigious FEBS-C certification from the European Society of Coloproctology and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Kartal has published over 40 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and is an active member of the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, European Society of Coloproctology, and Turkish Surgical Association.

Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries, pioneering minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and recovery time.

• Head of Bariatric Surgery Department at Centro Médico Teknon
• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in general and digestive surgery
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic and bariatric surgery
• Specializes in gastric bypass and other weight loss procedures
• Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center in Barcelona and Granada

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon with over 10 years of experience of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Focuses on personalized care for obesity and related conditions
• Treats complications from bariatric surgery and gastroesophageal reflux

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guner Cakmak specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery – with 43+ international publications and 9 awards in surgical excellence.

• Over two decades of experience in advanced surgical techniques
• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for obesity and gastrointestinal issues
• Fluent in English, German, and Turkish for international patients
• Performs complex metabolic and weight-loss surgeries

Expert in minimally invasive surgery for obesity, performing laparoscopic procedures at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specialist in digestive tract surgery with years of experience
• Member of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO)
• Lectured on laparoscopic surgery at the University of Navarre

Prof. Aydin specializes in obesity surgery, with expertise in gastric sleeve procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
• Specializes in bariatric surgical interventions
• Over 37 years of experience of surgical experience

900+ obesity and metabolic procedures performed – Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci became Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012.

• 23 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery
• Ranked first in Turkey's subspecialty exam for general surgeons
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston

Dr. Farid Rafiyev holds the International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification, a prestigious recognition in bariatric surgery. He works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Published 21 articles and developed 3 effective proposals
• Full member of IFSO, IBC, ASMBS, and ELSA
• PhD in medical sciences with focus on laparoscopic complications
• Trained in Berlin, France, and Strasbourg for advanced techniques

Over 6,200 weight-loss and cosmetic procedures performed in 28 years of experience – Dr. Kara is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with his own patented instrument.

• Board-certified in general surgery since 2008
• Invented a specialized laparoscopic surgical tool for improved patient outcomes
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and other prestigious medical organizations
• Practices at Medical Park İzmir Hospital – a leading facility

Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery at San Raffaele – leads one of Italy's most recognized high-volume centers for esophageal surgery.

• Over 2,000 surgical cases treated annually in his department
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for foregut and large bowel diseases
• Board-certified in both general and thoracic surgery
• Author of 300+ scientific publications
• Member of 10+ prestigious surgical societies including The American College of Surgeons

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Guler is a professor specializing in gastrointestinal surgery and obesity treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 34 years of experience of surgical experience
• Member of the Turkish Society of Obesity Surgery and other prestigious associations
• Professor at Istanbul Aydin University
• Trained at Hacettepe and Baskent Universities

Dr. Halil Alis is a renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon with extensive research contributions in obesity and metabolic management.

• Specializes in laparoscopic bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries
• Active member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Holds multiple international surgical society memberships
• Professor with specialty training from Istanbul University

Prof. Dr. Antanas Mickevičius leads bariatric surgery programs at prestigious hospitals in Lithuania and the UK, with training from top European centers.

• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve, and complex revisional surgeries
• Trained at Sweden's Sahlgrenska and London's Whittington hospitals
• Member of IFSO and European bariatric surgery societies
• Teaches other surgeons laparoscopic techniques
• Uses latest German-made Karl Storz equipment

Dr. Abdelkhalek has performed 1,100+ weight loss surgeries and is ranked among Egypt's top 10 bariatric surgeons.

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric procedures
• Member of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity
• Instructor at Alexandria Endoscopic Association
• Whatclinic service award winner for international patients

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Medical Director 

Brief Curriculum Vitae 

I was born in Trabzon on 15.07.1969. After I attended Ismetpaşa Primary School and Cumhuriyet Secondary School, I was graduated from Trabzon High School. I had medical education and training in School of Medicine of Karadeniz Technical University from 1986 to 1992. I worked as medical practitioner in Alacahan subdistrict, Kangal District, Sivas City in 1992-1993 and in Sivas Police Headquarters to fulfill the conscription. I was assigned as Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon in 1993-1994. I passed the Examination for Medical Specialty in 1995 and I had my residency training and education at Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University from 1995 to 2000. I was awarded the title of “General Surgeon” after I submitted the medical specialty thesis titled “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA” in 2001. After I worked at a privately owned hospital in 2000-2002, I started working in General Surgery Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2003. I had rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University for 9 months in 2007. I was awarded the title “Associate Professor of General Surgery” in 2010. I undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital from November 2012 to December 2013 and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital from December 2013 to April 2015. I had been Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery clinic at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital since 2010. I am Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul Aydın University as of 2017. 

I have intentionally dealt with renal transplantation during my residency education. After I was awarded the title “medical specialist”, I participated to diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, bariatric surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgery educations abroad for short periods. I am intensively dealing with any and all laparoscopic surgical procedures (especially bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery) and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) in this clinic since 2003 and I also play the role of trainer. I do and train others about General Surgery procedures with Da Vinci Robotic system since 2010. 

I authored 74 papers that are published in SCI and SCI-e journals and 55 papers that are published in local journals, along with 7 book chapters and 86 papers presented in local congresses and 180 papers presented in international congresses. 

I am member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Turkish Association of Endoscopic – Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery, Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordination Association and Istanbul Surgical Association. I am also member of International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO), International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO), International Active Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO). 

Date of Birth: July 15th, 1969 

Educational Status: 

Bachelor’s Degree School of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University 1992 

Medical Specialty Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine İstanbul University 2001 

Title of Medical Specialty Thesis (abstract is attached) and Supervisor: 

1. “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA”. February 2001 Supervisor: Prof. Uluğ Eldegez, M.D. 

General Surgeon Büyük Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006 

General Surgeon Istanbul University Emergency Surgery Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine 2006-9 months 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010 

Associate Professor of General Surgery Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-…

Head of Training and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery Clinic Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010 - …

 Doctorate thesis / proficiency in art studies supervised: 

1. Ede, B., “Changes in Thyroid Hormones After Thyroid Surgery”, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

2. Dodur B., “Factors Influencing Mortality and Morbidity in Gastrointestinal Bleeding” Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

Duties undertaken in Projects: 

1. “Enteral Stents for Colonic Obstructions (ESCO): Prospective, randomized European multisentric study, comparing enteral stent followed by elective surgery versus emergency surgical treatment in malignant colonic obstruction. “ European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Clinical Trial Center (CTC) Clinical Trial gov. Identifier: NCT00591695 

2. A phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel group efficiency and safety study that compares safety and efficiency of oral dabigatran etexilate (150 mg BID) with warfarin (INR = 2.0-3.0) in semiannual treatment of acute symptomatic thromboembolism following initial treatment with a parenteral anticoagulant agent, which is approved for the relevant indication, minimum for five days – RECOVER II” Protocol code 1160.46

Editorialships: 

1. General Surgery Department, Advisory Board, Turkish Clinics Medical Sciences Journal, 2010 

2. “Global Journal of Surgery” Editorial Board 2010 

Scientific Organization Memberships: 

1. Turkish Surgical Association 

2. Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

3. Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery 

4. Turkish Obesity Surgery Society 

5. Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association 

6. Istanbul Surgical Association 

7. International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). 

8. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

9. International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO). 

10. International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO). 

11. International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)