Obesity Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Alihan Gurkan is a general surgeon at Memorial Antalya Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. He completed high-level fellowships at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Gurkan previously led a Department of General Surgery for over a decade.

• Member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and Turkish Society of Surgery.
• Completed specialized US training in multi-organ transplantation and cardiovascular surgery.
• Performs bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Treats various digestive conditions following international safety protocols.

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

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

Chief Surgeon leading a cutting-edge department specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for obesity at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

• Over 19 years of experience in visceral and oncological surgery
• Pioneers modern surgical techniques and post-operative recovery methods
• Coordinated the Pancreatic Cancer Centre and Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum
• Lectures at medical universities and conducts workshops for colleagues

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

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

Dr. Krol leads the certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in surgical and endoscopic obesity treatments.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with years of experience
• Uses advanced bariatric surgery and endoscopic weight loss methods
• Directs a center with high-standard certification for obesity treatment
• Expert in comprehensive metabolic and gastrointestinal care

Inventor of the Bikini Sleeve technique – Dr. Abdelbaki transforms lives with minimally visible, high-precision gastric sleeve surgery.

• Professor of Surgery at Alexandria University
• Fellowships at Case Western Reserve and University of Pittsburgh
• Member of IFSO and Royal College of Surgeons
• Thousands of international patients treated

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery with over three decades of experience. He trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Works at Estexper Clinic

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç has performed 900+ obesity and metabolic surgeries using advanced laparoscopic techniques at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 37 years 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 and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Robotic surgery training at Acıbadem University
• Professorship at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Yasar Tuna brings 29 years of gastroenterology expertise to obesity management at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe and Akdeniz Universities – top Turkish medical schools
• Specializes in gastroenterology with a Ph.D. from Akdeniz University
• Works at Antalya's leading Organ Transplant Center
• Balances academic research with clinical practice

Prof. Ozkan brings 31 years 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