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Best Obesity doctors in Istanbul: TOP 23 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood

Burak Kankaya

  • 4.9 Excellent • 51 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise 2009 - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine 2008 - Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Medicina e Chirurgia, Naples, Italy 2016 - Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital - Ph.D./S.S./Medical Specialization General Surgery Experience 2009 - 2010 - Gaziantep Station Health Center - Dr. 2010 - 2016 - Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic - As.Dr. 2014 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland, USA. - Observer Dr. 2016 - 2018 - Op.Dr. Kilis State Hospital Professional Memberships Turkish Surgery Association
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Cengiz Dibekoglu

  • 5 Excellent • 39 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

  • Personal Information:

    • Born in 1967.
    • Completed primary education in Istanbul.
    • Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

    Education & Training:

    • Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
    • Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
    • Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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    Professional Experience:

    • 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
    • 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
    • 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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    Medical Expertise & Achievements:

    • Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

    Positions Held:

    • 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
    • 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    Interests 
    Robotic surgery,
    Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
    Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
    Breast and thyroid surgery,
    Gastrointestinal surgery,
    Anal region diseases,
    Hepatobiliary surgery

    Memberships: 

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Surgical Society

    American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Sukru Arslan

  • 4.9 Excellent • 47 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Health Point World Clinic

  • Education

    1998 – Beykent University Hospital

    2004 – Beykent University Hospital, General Surgery

    Medical Interests:

    Obesity Surgery

    Laparoscopic Surgeries (Minimally Invasive)

    Bariatric Surgery:

    Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

    Gastric Balloon

    Gastric Botox

    Other Surgeries and Treatments:

    Cancer Surgery

    Gallbladder Surgeries

    Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

    Hemorrhoid and Anal Fissure Surgery

    Reflux Surgery

    Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Interventions

    Oncological Surgery

     

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