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Best Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) bariatric surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 19 doctors

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Halil Alis
Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Halil Alis

Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.Read more
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Dr Edip Erdal
Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
CE International Hospital

Dr Edip Erdal

Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience

Doç. Dr. Edip Erdal

Bariatric Surgeon

Education

Associate Professorship Training

2014
General Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1997 - 2003
Abant İzzet Baysal University

Experience

2024 -
ClinicExpert - Bariatric Surgeon

2020 - 2021
Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2018 - 2020
Istanbul Büyükçekmece State Hospital

2013 - 2018
Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2010
Surgery, Surgery Observership - OHIO, USA

Certificates

Bariatric Surgery Application Certificate
Endoscopy Application Certificate
Neuromonitorization in Surgery Training
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Certificate

Skills

Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bipartition)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Breast and Endocrine Diseases
Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastric Balloon

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Dr Ercan Yalcin
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.2
8 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. K Clinics

Dr Ercan Yalcin

General surgeon
27 years of experience

Uygulanan Tedaviler:

  • Laparoskopik Cerrahi
  • Meme Kanseri ve Meme Hastalıkları Tedavisi
  • Gastrointestinal Sistem Cerrahisi
  • Obezite Cerrahisi
  • Metabolik Cerrahi (Tip 2/Şeker Hastalığı Tedavisi)
  • Kanser Cerrahisi
  • Endokrin Cerrahisi
  • Anorektal Hastalıkların Tedavisi

 

Eğitim ve Uzmanlık

1990 - 1996 - Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

Deneyim
1996 - 2000 - SSK Dış Kapı Eğitim Hastanesi
2001 - 2003 - Arhavi SSK Hastanesi
2003 - 2006 - Borçka SSK Hastanesi
2007 - 2022 - Özel Ereğli Anadolu Hastanesi

2022 - Özel Silivri Anadolu Hastanesi

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Kursat Karadayi
General surgeon
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Kursat Karadayi

General surgeon
29 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Abdominal lining cancers
  • Gastric cancer
  • Colon rectum cancer
  • pancreatic cancer
  • breast cancer diseases
  • Thyroid cancer diseases
  • Liver gallbladder surgery
  • Laparoscopic cancer surgery

 

  • Education
  • 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
  • 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

 

  • Experience
  • 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
  • 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
  • 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
  • 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
  • October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
  • January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

 

  • Memberships in Scientific Organizations
  • Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
  • National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
  • Refereeing in Scientific Journals
  • Turkish Journal of Surgery
  • Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
  • Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
  • Dicle Medical Journal

 

  • Awards
  • Best Research Award (E19)
  • Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
  • Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
  • Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
  • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
  • Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
  • TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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  • Education and Training:
  • Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
  • Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
  • Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

 

  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
  • General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
  • Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

 

  • Achievements and Recognition:
  • Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
  • Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

 

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Doc Dr Ali Durmus
General surgeon
25 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions

Doc Dr Ali Durmus

General surgeon
25 years of experience

Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

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Hanifi Onalan
Surgical oncologist
25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Hanifi Onalan

Surgical oncologist
25 years of experience

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

 

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

 

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

 

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Yahya Özel
General surgeon
34 years of experience
5.0
47 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Health Point World Clinic

Yahya Özel

General surgeon
34 years of experience

Metin içindeki sayıların telefon numarası olarak algılanmasını önlemek için, sayıları şu şekilde formatlayabilirsiniz. Bu işlem metnin genel yapısını bozmaz ancak algıyı değiştirir:

  • Yıllar için boşluk veya tire ekleyebilirsiniz: Örneğin, 1983-1990 → 1983 - 1990 ya da 1983–1990.
  • Telefon numarası gibi algılanabilecek sayılar için nokta ekleyebilirsiniz: Örneğin, 2008-2010 → 2008.2010 ya da 2008 / 2010.

Metni düzenlenmiş bir şekilde vereyim:

Education and Expertise
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine; 1983 - 1990, Bachelor's, Master's degree
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Doctorate/Licensing Qualification/Expertise in Medicine; 2001 - 2006

Education Abroad
Hepato Biliary Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division Department of Surgery, Tokyo University Hospital. Tokyo-Japan M.Makuuchi, N.Kokudo, 2008

Experience
Research assistant Assistant Dr. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University (6 months)
Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 2000 / 2006
Observer Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Division, Artificial Organ and Transplantation Division, Department of Surgery, Tokyo University Hospital. Tokyo - Japan 2007.2008 (4 months)
Expert Dr. Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic and Liver Transplantation Unit, Istanbul 2006 / 2010
Expert Dr. ERCP and Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 2008.2010

Expert Dr. Private Sector (Private Çengelköy Safa Hospital Istanbul, Private Medivia Hospital – Istanbul) 2010 - 2013
Fellow (Organ Transplantation Unit) İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Organ Transplantation Institute - Malatya (Liver and Kidney Transplantation) 2013 - 2014
Fellow (Organ Transplantation Unit) İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Organ Transplantation Institute - Malatya (Kidney Transplantation) 2013.2015
Expert Dr. Via Hospital 2014 - 2015
Chief Assistant T.R. University of Health Sciences, Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Service 2015 - 2017
Expert Dr. Via Hospital 2017.2018
Expert Dr. Medikalpark Gebze 2018.2018
Expert Dr. Delta Hospital Küçükyalı 2018 / 2022
Expert Dr. Lokman Hekim Hospital 2022 / 2022
Faculty Member Doğuş University 2020 -
Expert Dr. VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital 2022 -

Bu format, sistemin telefon numarası algılamasını engellerken, metnin okunabilirliğini de bozmamış olur.

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Burak Kankaya
General surgeon
15 years of experience
4.7
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
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Burak Kankaya

General surgeon
15 years of experience

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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Op Dr Necdet Derici
General surgeon
29 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions

Op Dr Necdet Derici

General surgeon
29 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Op. Dr. Necdet Derici was born in Konya Beyşehir in March 1971. He completed his primary school in Beyşehir. Then, he moved to Konya, Ereğli for his secondary and high school education. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Between 1995 and 1999, he worked as an assistant doctor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In his next career step, he joined Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as a General Surgery Specialist and worked from 2000 to 2009. He specialized in Endocrine Surgery (Goiter, Surreal, Parathyroid Surgery), Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopic Obesity, Colon Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Appendectomy, Hiatus Hernia, cholecystectomy), Gastrointestinal Surgery (Stomach Cancer and Ulcers, Colon Cancers, Bile duct Surgery) and Endoscopy.

In 2015, He worked with Dr. Bruno Dillemans on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Belgium. In 2017, He worked with Dr. Phillipe Topart ve Dr Guillaume Becouarn on Obesity Surgery and Laparoscopy. He speaks advanced English and intermediate French. Necdet Derici is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association, Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, Asian Endocrine Surgery Association and International Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Association (IFSO). Also, He is married and has 3 children

Place and Birth Year of Birth: Manisa, 01.03.1971

Education: University, Istanbul University - Istanbul Medical Faculty,

High School: Cumhuriyet High School-Eregli

Work Experience: 1995-2009 - Istanbul Education Hospital

2009-2011- Avrasya Hospital

2011-2022 : Atakoy Hospital

Professional Interests: Gastric Surgery, Gastric Bypass , Gastric Baloon, Gastric Surgery Revision

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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik

Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik is a senior oncologist specializing in cancer management using minimally invasive techniques. He is proficient in operations such as Removal of liver cancer, Liver transplant, and Gastric bypass among others. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, cytoreductive surgery, and kidney transplantation. He is a member of several professional associations and has held significant leadership positions in his career.Read more
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Akin Unal
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Sava clinic

Akin Unal

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

 

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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Cenan Oktay
General surgeon
33 years of experience
4.7
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Asyaesthetic Clinic

Cenan Oktay

General surgeon
33 years of experience

Dr. Cenan Oktay was born in 1965 in Plovdiv-Bulgaria. He completed his primary school education in Istanbul in 1977. He completed his secondary and high school education at Istanbul Erkek High School, which provides education in German. He graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1984.

 

Due to his interest in surgery, he completed his General Surgery internship while he was a student, Heidelberg University Head of Surgery Clinics in Germany, Prof.Dr. ch. He did it with Herfarth.

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine with his 3rd degree in 1990 and started his General Surgery specialization training at SSK Okmeydanı Training Hospital in Istanbul in September-1991. He prepared congress publications as well as clinical and experimental studies during his residency training.

 

In 1993, he received training on "Microsurgery Course" and "Valtrac" rings used in GIS anastomoses at Würtzburg University, Germany, and became the first user in Turkey and used them in his specialization thesis.

 

He became a General Surgery Specialist at SSK Okmeydanı Training Hospital in 1996. In the same year, I.U. He completed the "Surgical Gastroenterology Endoscopy Training Courses" at Istanbul Medical Faculty. Due to his interest in Liver and Bile Tract surgery, he graduated from Istanbul University for 4 months in 1999. He worked actively in the General Surgery Department of Liver and Biliary Tract Surgery. During this time, he continued clinical and experimental studies.

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Akin Unal
General surgeon
6 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
HappyYou Health

Akin Unal

General surgeon
6 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he completed his specialization in emergency medicine at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Between 2018-2020, he fulfilled his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Since 2020, he has been continuing his service at Avrasya Hospital and has specialized in general surgery and obesity surgery for the last five years.

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Volkan Tumentemur
General surgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Zaren Clinic

Volkan Tumentemur

General surgeon
20 years of experience

Educational Status

  • 1998-2004 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2008-2014 Mayıs University, Department of General Surgery

Institutions He Works For

  • 2004 Gümüşhane Private Medical Center
  • 2004-2006 Gümüşhane-Torul State Hospital Emergency Service
  • 2006-2008 Torul Health Group Directorate
  • 2014-2016 Van Erciş State Hospital (General Surgery Specialist)
  • Büyükçekmece Kolan Hospital
  • Özel Florya Hospital

Skills And Expertise

  • Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Gallbladder and Liver Diseases
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Anal Region Diseases
  • Breast Diseases
  • Stomach Botox and Gastric Balloon Applications
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