Best Gastric balloon bariatric surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 56 doctors

• Dr. Burçin Batman specializes in gastric balloon procedures for weight loss.
• Performs endoscopic gastric balloon placement, adjustment, and removal.
• Utilizes advanced methods including Orbera, Spatz3, and Obalon balloon systems.
• International practice includes training in Turkey and membership in global surgical societies.
• Holds certifications in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery.
• Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Offers remote consultations for international patients seeking gastric balloon procedures.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, assisting a broad patient base.

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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

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.

• Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal specializes in the Gastric Balloon procedure.
• Uses advanced techniques: endoscopic placement, adjustable volume, and dual-balloon systems.
• International training includes bariatric surgery masterclass in 2017.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate.
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking Gastric Balloon information.
• Fluent in Turkish and proficient in English for diverse patient communication.

• Dr. Halil Coskun specializes in Gastric balloon procedures.
• Gastric balloon methods include endoscopic placement, adjustment, and removal.
• Uses innovative techniques: Orbera, Obalon, and Spatz3 adjustable balloon systems.
• International training at Cleveland Clinic and Cornell Medical School in the USA.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital's Obesity and Metabolic Surgery clinic.
• Offers online consultations for Gastric balloon inquiries.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, accommodating a diverse patient base.

Born in Trabzon in 1972, Dr. İzzettin Kahraman began his medical studies at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and earned his Medical Doctor degree in 1995. Following two years as a general practitioner, he embarked on his specialization training in 1997. He completed his residency at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, becoming a General Surgery Specialist in 2002.

Dr. Kahraman worked as a General Surgery Specialist in public hospitals, including Trabzon Numune Hospital and Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, for 13 years. From 2016 to 2018, he served as a Lecturer at University of Health Sciences. In 2019, he transitioned to the private sector, continuing his career in private hospitals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kahraman has engaged in a wide range of training programs both in Turkey and abroad. In 2007, he earned a Surgical Endoscopy Certificate and furthered his expertise in laparoscopic hernia treatments in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. He also completed a course on Nutrition Practices and Training at Ondokuz Mayis University and a specialized course in laparoscopic hernia repair in Istanbul in 2010.

In 2011, after completing the "Emergency Surgery" course in Istanbul organized by the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), Dr. Kahraman received training in SILS (Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) Cholecystectomy at Gazi University in Ankara. Since then, he has specialized in advanced laparoscopic techniques, with a particular focus on endoscopy, gastric diseases, obesity, and metabolic surgery.

In 2021, Dr. Kahraman obtained certificates in Ozone Therapy and Mesotherapy from Medipol University. 

Since 2023, he has been serving at Estexper Clinic, Istanbul.

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

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)

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.

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