Obesity Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings over 34 years of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University’s Transplantation Center.

• Specializes in advanced bariatric techniques for obesity management
• Trained in transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery – rare dual expertise
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation
• Former Associate Professor at prestigious Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Emek specializes in obesity treatments at Medical Park Antalya, with extensive training and academic roles in general surgery.

• Associate professorship and full professorship at Akdeniz University
• Member of the National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Specialized training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active in the Mediterranean Health Foundation

Specializes in obesity treatment with surgical and non-surgical options like gastric balloons and botox at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic interventions for diagnosis and treatment

900+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kowalski specializes in weight loss surgery with 26 years of experience.

• Recipient of the Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson
• Pioneer in laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive procedures
• Head of surgery departments at several prestigious institutions
• Author of numerous scientific publications in bariatrics

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon with over 10 years 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

Dr. Michal Kazanowski specializes in the non-invasive Allurion Programme for obesity. He conducted a webinar on this innovative method.

• Expert in the Allurion Programme – a non-invasive treatment for overweight and obesity
• Proficient in general and oncological surgery
• Endoscopic surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive techniques

Performed over 1,600 bariatric procedures – Prof. Major specializes in minimally invasive techniques for obesity surgery at KCM Clinic.

• Author of numerous scientific papers on bariatric surgery
• Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Focuses on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Very low post-surgery infection rate

Dr. Görkem Özgen is a general surgeon at Quartz Hospital, Istanbul. He specializes in metabolic surgery and the treatment of obesity. He graduated from Hacettepe University's English medical program. He later specialized in general surgery at Istanbul University.

• Performs weight loss surgeries, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass.
• Treats abdominal wall hernias and diseases of the breast.
• Expertise covers anorectal disorders and post-bariatric reconstructive surgery.
• Works at Quartz Hospital, which treats 6,500+ international patients annually.

Dr. Demiriz is a member of multiple prestigious obesity surgery associations, including IFSO and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.

• Specialized in general surgery with over 11 years of experience
• Member of the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery
• Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Part of the Endocrine Surgery Association

Dr. Juan Ybarra Munoz specializes in obesity treatment at Centro Médico Teknon, combining expertise in oncology and gastroenterology for comprehensive care.

• Dual specialization in oncology and gastroenterology
• Practices at Centro Médico Teknon, a leading medical center
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for obesity

Prof. Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in obesity surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with over 34 years of experience in the field.

• Former Head of General Surgery Department at multiple prestigious hospitals
• Professor with extensive academic and clinical training
• Focuses exclusively on obesity surgery procedures
• Operates at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading medical center

Dr. Raiter introduced a no-incision approach to sleeve gastroplasty, improving outcomes for weight loss surgery patients.

• 26 years of experience in general surgery and gastroenterology
• Specializes in bariatric surgery with a focus on gastroplasty
• Fellowship-trained in bariatric surgery in the USA
• Permanent member of Polish Society of Surgery and Obesity
• Regular contributor to webinars on bariatric techniques

Specialized in obesity surgery with training at Cleveland Clinic, one of the top centers globally. Dr. Kankaya brings international expertise to medical weight loss treatments.

• Over 17 years of surgical experience
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrine and Metabolism Institute
• PhD holder in General Surgery from a major research hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with 35 years of experience
• Expert in bariatric procedures using minimally invasive techniques
• Trained future surgeons as Lecturer at Kadir Has University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

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. Yigal Volman is a leading obstetrician-gynecologist with 43 years of experience, balancing his clinical practice at Sourasky with research at Tel Aviv University.

• Published 80+ scientific articles in medical journals
• Author of 11 textbook chapters
• Professor of gynecology at Tel Aviv University
• Member of several professional medical societies

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.

Head of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Department at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) with 37 years of specialist experience.

• Trained in pediatric endocrinology at the Children's Hospital in Toronto, Canada
• Specializes in obesity that leads to complications like diabetes and high blood pressure
• Conducts ongoing research and teaches future doctors at Tel Aviv University
• Trained at leading centers in New York and Israel's Beilinson Hospital