Best bariatric surgeons in Turkey: TOP 163 doctors

• Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, notably gastric sleeve and gastric balloon.
• Internationally trained with experience across Turkey.
• Performed over 1000 obesity surgery cases in 6 years.
• Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, enhancing his expertise.
• Holds an Associate Professor title in General Surgery.
• Member of World Obesity Association and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.

• Renowned specialist in Weight Loss Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Institute of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, USA.
• Expertise from Diabetes Surgery Center, Cornell Medical School.
• Focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
• International practice in the USA and Turkey.
• Proficient in advanced bariatric procedures for long-term weight management.
• Active member of key obesity and metabolic surgery institutions.
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.

• Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery options: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
• International training in Turkey, advancing skills in bariatric procedures.
• Member of Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Completed a Bariatric Surgery masterclass in 2017.
• European Society of Coloproctology member, relevant for post-surgical care.
• Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery candidates.

• 2021 - 2022, Tokat/Turkey
  TOKAT STATE HOSPİTAL
  General Surgeon
• 2015 - 2020, Samsun/Turkey
  ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNİVERSİTY, FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
  Research Assistant
• 2013 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORİAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPİTAL
  General Surgeon
• 2013 - 2015, Erzincan/Turkey
  ERZİNCAN MENGÜCEK GAZİ TRAİNİNG AND RESEARCH HOSPİTAL
  General Practitioner

Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

2018 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

2016 - 2017, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKÖY VE ATAŞEHİR HASTANELERİ

Özofagus ve Mide Hastalıkları Cerrahi Merkezi Direktörü

2015 - 2016, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKÖY HASTANESİ

Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi ve Gastrointestinal Sistem Motilite Ünitesi Direktörü

2012 - 2016, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

TC İSTANBUL BİLİM ÜNİVERSİTESİ GENEL CERRAHİ ANABİLİM DALI

Öğretim Üyesi,İleri Laparoskopik Cerrahi

2011 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Şefi

2008 - 2011, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Şef Yardımcısı

2005 - 2008, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Başasistanı

2003 - 2005, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI ŞİŞLİ ETFAL EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Başasistanı

1997 - 2002, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

TC İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ CERRAHPAŞA TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı Klinik Başasistanı

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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

Eğitim:

• Lisans Derecesi (MD): Tıp Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, 1989

Uzmanlık Eğitimi ve Deneyim:

• Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlık Derecesi: Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 1997
• Yan Dal (Fellowship): Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi, 2005

Akademik Kariyer:

• Doçentlik: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2011
• Profesörlük: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2017

Name Surname : Alpaslan TERZİ

Birthplace - Year : 1974

Academic Title : Prof. Dr.

Foreign Language : English

Education

M.S. - Faculty of Medicine - Akdeniz University / 1999

Ph.D./S.Qualification/ Medical Specialization - General Surgery - İnönü University / 2004

Associate Professor General Surgery / 2011

Work Experience

Dr. Res. Assoc. - İnönü University / 1999-2004

Op.Dr. -Gemerek State Hospital / 2004-2005

Lecturer - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2005-2005

Medical Second Lieutenant - Adana Military Hospital / 2005-2006

Assist. Prof. Dr. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2006-2011

Assoc. Prof. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2011-2014

Assoc. Prof. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2014-2016

Assoc. Prof. - Primary Hospital (part-time) / 2015-2016

Prof. Dr. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2016-

Assoc. Prof. - Medikalpark Batman Hospital / 2016-2018

Assoc. Prof. - Private Zilan Hospital / 2018-2020

Assoc. Prof. - Özel Batı Hospital / 2020-

Associations and NGOs Membership

Turkish Surgical Association

Endocrine Surgery Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificates Received

Experimental Animal Use Certificate

Experimental Cell Culture Certificate

Scientific Congresses and Courses Attended

Breast Diseases Congress 2015- Antalya

7th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2015-Antalya

13th Medical-Surgical Endocrinology Postgraduate Education Course 2014-Antalya

19th National Surgery Congress 2014-Antalya

6th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2013-Antalya

18th National Surgery Congress 2012- İzmir

17th National Surgery Congress 2010- Ankara

Course on Ethical Approach in Clinical Research. Gaziantep-2009

VI. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress. Antalya-2007

3rd Çukurova Colo-Proctology & Stoma-Therapy Symposium. Adana-2007

Basic Statistics-e Course. 2007

XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress. Kayseri-2003

XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress Experimental Tumor Generation and Cell Culture Techniques Course. Kayseri-2003

XIX. Regional Surgery Congress. Malatya-2003

Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association Regional Meeting. Erzurum-2002

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

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.