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Obesity Doctors Worldwide

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Fahad Mawlood

Cristian Boru

  • 13 years of experience
  • Romania, Bucharest, Obezitate360
  • Cristian Boru is a primary general surgeon and a specialist in weight loss surgery at the clinic (Spitalul NORD Pipera / Obezitate360). His practice covers bariatric surgery with laparoscopic and robotic approaches, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. He also brings academic teaching experience as Professor of Clinical Methodology I–II (MED 18) at Università La Sapienza in Rome (2020–2022).
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Ionescu Mihai

  • 21 years of experience
  • Romania, Bucharest, Obezitate360
  • Sorin Velici is a bariatric and metabolic surgery specialist at the clinic, associated with obesity surgery on Obezitate360. His bariatric scope includes gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) and gastric bypass. Patient stories on the clinic site describe surgery by Velici and weight loss progress at early follow-up (e.g., 23 kg lost at 3 months in one case).
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Ruxandra Marian

  • 18 years of experience
  • Romania, Bucharest, Obezitate360
  • Ruxandra Nicoleta Marian is a general surgery specialist and a specialist in obesity surgery at the clinic (Spitalul NORD Pipera / Obezitate360). Her competencies include laparoscopic surgery, emergency and trauma surgery, and FAST ultrasound in trauma. She also supports bariatric patients with a structured preoperative work-up (including abdominal ultrasound and upper endoscopy) and post-op follow-up at 10 days, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months.
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George F. Cedeño Mora

  • New
  • Dominican Republic, Higüey, clinic Dr. Virgilio Cedano
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Muhammed Gomec

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Sivas, Medicana Sivas Hospital
  • Dr. Muhammed Gomec is a general surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. He performs gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Dr. Gomec also performs weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery.

    He performs abdominal interventions such as liver resection and colectomy. He treats oncological cases, including stomach, pancreatic, and colon cancers. Dr. Gomec works at a hospital that serves over 110,000 patients annually.

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Mekhmet Gencturk

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. HE Clinic
  • Specializes in surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity at Dr. HE Clinic, focusing on lasting weight loss solutions.

    • Performs endoscopic procedures like gastric balloon and botox
    • Expert in metabolic disorder surgeries
    • Offers minimally invasive options for obesity treatment
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Cenan Oktay

  • 4.7 Excellent • 6 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Asyaesthetic Clinic
  • Dr. Cenan Oktay specializes in obesity surgery with advanced training in Germany and Turkey.

    • General Surgery Specialist since 1996
    • Trained in microsurgery at Würtzburg University
    • First in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for GIS anastomoses
    • Active in clinical and experimental studies
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M Altan Kaya

  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
  • 1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaya specializes in vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

    • 31 years of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
    • Trained in advanced minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg
    • Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
    • Performs 6–9 bariatric operations daily
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Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel

  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medistanbul Hospital
  • Dr. Yüksel specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

    • Board-certified with outstanding degrees in 2005 and 2016
    • Member of Turkish Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations
    • Proficient in endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures
    • Extensive experience in colon, rectum, and stomach surgeries
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Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $3,500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $4,500
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Op Dr Necdet Derici

  • 4.7 Excellent • 5 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions
  • Specializing in laparoscopic obesity surgery, Dr. Derici trained with leading European surgeons in Belgium and France.

    • Over 31 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
    • Expert in gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and revision surgeries
    • Member of International Federation for Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
    • Fluent in English and French for international patients
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Mehmet Ali Gok

  • 12 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

    • Published research on endoscopic intra-gastric botulinum toxin A for obesity treatment
    • Expert in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with 3D imaging systems
    • Certified by European Hernia Society for laparoscopic hernia surgery
    • Editor of multiple books on minimally invasive and oncologic surgery
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Hidayet Çatal

  • Turkey, İzmir, Private Medifema Hospital
  • Hidayet Çatal is a specialist at Medifema Hospital in General Surgery and Obesity and Metabolic Surgery. Listed as Op. Dr. on the clinic’s medical staff pages, his profile includes bariatric surgery consultation for obesity. For patients considering weight loss surgery planning at Medifema Hospital, this profile is the starting point.
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Omer Yoldass

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ekol International Hospitals
  • Associate Professor in General Surgery with a focus on bariatric procedures – Dr. Yoldass brings over 16 years of specialized experience to obesity treatment at Ekol International Hospitals.

    • Completed advanced training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital
    • Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association
    • Member of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
    • Former faculty member at Izmir University Medical School
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Ogun Ersen

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ekol International Hospitals
  • Ranked 3rd in Turkey's minor medical specialization exam – Dr. Ersen is a Surgical Oncologist with advanced training from Ankara University.

    • Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Society
    • Specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on obesity-related procedures
    • Trained at Karadeniz Technical University and Kocatepe University
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Emin Ersoy

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medistate Hospital Istanbul
  • Dr. Emin Ersoy specializes in cardiovascular surgery with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques.

    • 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Expert in adult open heart surgery and endovascular procedures
    • Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
    • National and international publications in cardiovascular field
    • Frequent speaker at scientific meetings on coronary artery disease
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Michal Dyaczynski

  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Poland, Będzin, Centrum Medyczne INTER-MED
  • Dr. Michal Dyaczynski is a general and oncological surgeon. He holds a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree and a second-degree specialization in general surgery, both earned with honors. He leads the Department of General and Oncological Surgery at the City Hospital in Siemianowice Śląskie.

    Dr. Dyaczynski has more than 25 years of clinical experience. He has worked extensively in metabolic, bariatric, and emergency surgery. He also founded the Silesian Foundation for the Support and Development of Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Metabolic Surgery.

    He is a member of several national and international surgical societies. These include the Society of Polish Surgeons, the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery, and IFSO. Dr. Dyaczynski has written or co-written 20 scientific publications and over 50 conference reports in his field.

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$3,800 - $6,000
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$2,000 - $3,200
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Ersin Ozturk

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bursa, Medicana Bursa Hospital
  • Professor Ersin Ozturk specializes in obesity surgery with extensive training at Uludag University and Cleveland Clinic.

    • Over 28 years of experience in general surgery
    • Expert in laparoscopic techniques for weight loss
    • PhD in Physiology alongside surgical qualifications
    • Currently practices at Medicana Bursa Hospital
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Yagmur Celikkaya

  • 15 years of experience
  • Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, Celikkaya Clinic
Gastric balloon
$2,800 - $4,200
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