Best Obesity doctors in Turkey: TOP 118 doctors

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Alp Ozdemir
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aktif International Hospital
  • Dr. Alp Ozdemir is a renowned professional in the field of Physiology, associated with the Department of Physiology at Charles University in Prague.
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Gastric bypass
$4,357 - $4,357
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,117 - $4,117
Gastric balloon
$3,860 - $3,860
Mehdi Deniz
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aktif International Hospital
  • Dr. Mehdi Deniz is a renowned specialist with over 11 years of experience in obesity and diabetes surgery, performing more than 4000 surgeries. He is adept in procedures like Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery, Sadi-S Surgery, Duodenal Switch Surgery, Loop Bipartition (Sasi), Sleeve Gastrectomy, Mini Gastric Bypass, Revision Surgery, Diabetes Surgery (Transit Bipartition), and R&Y Gastric Bypass. In addition to surgical treatments, he also offers non-surgical obesity treatment options such as the Gastric Balloon.
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Gastric bypass
$4,357 - $4,357
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,117 - $4,117
Gastric balloon
$3,860 - $3,860
Ibrahim Agackiran
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aktif International Hospital
  • Dr. Ibrahim Agackiran is a specialist in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, with proficiency in various treatments including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. His medical career includes extensive experience in large hospitals in Turkey and participation in many seminars and congresses. He holds memberships in the Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Society of Bariatric Surgery, and Turkish Medical Association.
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Gastric bypass
$4,357 - $4,357
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,117 - $4,117
Gastric balloon
$3,860 - $3,860
Onder Akkus
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aktif International Hospital
  • Dr. Onder Akkus is an experienced General Surgeon specializing in Obesity and Metabolism with over 16 years of experience. He is skilled in a wide range of procedures, including Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Stomach Botox, Stomach Balloon, General Surgery Operations, Thyroid Surgery, Breast Surgery, Goitre, Reflux Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopy, Proctology, Laparoscopic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. He is known for his patient-centered approach and the use of advanced technology in diagnosis and treatment.
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Gastric bypass
$4,357 - $4,357
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,117 - $4,117
Gastric balloon
$3,860 - $3,860
Izzettin Kahraman
  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • 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.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,900 - $1,900
Gastric bypass
$4,500 - $4,500
Cemalettin Aydin
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

    Specialized Education and Experience:

    • General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
    • Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

    Academic Career:

    • Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
    • Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017
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Ismail Biri
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Education

     

    İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (ingilizce) 1995- 2002

     

    Work Experience

    Başbakanlık S.H.Ç.E.K. Genel Müdürlüğü Kurum Hekimliği (2003)

     

    Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlığı 2011

     

    Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Temel ve İleri Düzey Endoskopik Girişimler Eğitimi 2011

     

    İstanbul Hastanesi /Van 2011

     

    Özel Malatya Hastanesi / Malatya2012

     

    Bilgi Tıp Merkezi Keçiören /Ankara 2013

     

    Özel Koru Sincan Hastanesi Sincan/Ankara 2013

     

    Baş Tibb Mərkəzi /Baku Clinic Azerbaycan/Bakü 2013

     

    Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Özel Koru Ankara Hastanesi 2019

     

    Özel Ankara Koru Hastanesi /Ankara 2019

    Medical Interests

    laparoscopic obesity
    Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repairs (with the latest techniques)

    Postpartum laparascopic diastasis recti (the formation of a protrusion in the upper middle abdomen due to the separation of the muscles in the abdominal tissue) and abdominal hernias above the navel and and gobekustunde both diastasis recti repair and abdominal hernia repair from the skin with laparascopic scola method for the first time in Turkey laparascopic stomach hernia and antireflu surgery).  

    Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries, including cleaning the bile duct with trans-cystic choledochal irrigation in patients with bile sludge and stones less than 5mm in the bile duct, performed in the same session

    Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, i.e., after 12 weeks of pregnancy

    Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnancy

    Anal disorders, anal fissures, all types of internal and external hemorrhoid surgeries, anal fissure, and anal fistula surgeries

    Thyroid surgeries and cancers, parathyroid surgeries and cancers

    Breast diseases and breast cancer surgery

    Oncological surgery; liver and gallbladder and bile duct surgeries, stomach cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, and liver resections for metastatic liver tumors

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Elif Serenay
  • 4.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 4 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Specializations

    Weight Loss / Gain Programs

    Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery

    Nutrition in Diabetes

    Childhood Nutrition

    Pregnancy Nutrition

    Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases

    Nutrition in Digestive System Diseases

    Nutrition During Breastfeeding

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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Gastric bypass
$6,378 - $6,378
Gastric balloon
$2,987 - $2,987
Ufuk Onsal
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • Dr. Ufuk Önsal was born in Gelibolu in 1984. After graduating from high school at Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School, he completed his undergraduate degree at the Faculty of Medicine at Afyon Kocatepe University. Ufuk Önsal, who subsequently specialized in General Surgery at Düzce University, has many professional experiences.

    These:

     

    Duzce University Faculty of Medicine Hospital 2014-2020

    Izmir Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital 2020-2021

    Private Health Hospital 2021-2022

    Private Aegean City Hospital 2022-2023

    And now he continues to serve his patients at Izmir Private Can Hospital.

     

    VOCATIONAL COURSES/TRAININGS

     

    Gastric Bypass and Beyond Basic Training Course, Turkish Society for Metabolic&Bariatric Surgery

    Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Training, Turkish Surgical Association

    “Laser Technique” in the Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Diseases, Medikal Park Hospital

    Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Repairs, Dokuz Eylül University

    Abdominal Surgery Clinical Anatomy, Ankara University

    Breast and Thyroid Ultrasonography, Turkish Surgical Association

    MENA EUS & ERCP Workshop, Bezmialem University

    Workplace Medicine, T.R. Ministry of Social Security

    PROFESSIONAL CONGRESSES

     

    International Turkish Colorectal Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2021

    National Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2018

    Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2017

    National Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2016

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Cuneyt Ciftdogan
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan was born in Ankara in 1971. After completing primary school in Gaziantep, he settled in Izmir and completed his secondary and high school education in Izmir. In the last years of his high school education, with his passion for white coats, he took the university exam and was accepted to Ege University Faculty of Medicine.

     

    Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who started his medical education at Ege University in 1988, graduated as a medical doctor in 1994 after an intensive and successful medical education. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who passed the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in 1997 and started his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, took part in many successful operations until 2002 and had serious experience in the branch of general surgery. After his specialist training, Op. Dr. He was entitled to receive the title.

     

    Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan has been working as a General Surgery Specialist since 2002. He has equipped his professional skills and abilities with technological developments by working in many public and private hospitals.

     

    Professional Interests

     

    Metabolic and Obesity Surgery

    Gastric Botox

    Reflux Surgery

    Goiter Surgery

    Breast Diseases

    Intestinal Tumor Surgery

    Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

    Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery

    Liver Cystic Diseases

    Colon Cancer Surgery

    Rectum Cancer Surgery

    Perinal Fistula

    Fissure and Hemorrhoidal Diseases

    Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries

    Soft Tissue Tumors

    Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy

     

    Memberships to Scientific Organizations

     

    Izmir Medical Chamber

    Turkish Surgical Association

    Aegean Region Surgical Association

    Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association

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Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik
  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Elinda Clinic
  • Plastic Surgery: We offer plastic surgery services with our experienced surgeons using up-to-date techniques. We aim to achieve natural and aesthetic results by producing solutions specific to each individual's needs.

    Hair, Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation: We offer special solutions to those struggling with hair loss, sparse beard or eyebrow problems. Our expert team aims to achieve natural results that suit the person's facial features.

    Filling Applications: We safely perform filling applications used for facial rejuvenation and contouring with our expert aesthetic surgeons. With our approach that prioritizes naturalness, we help our customers achieve the look they want.

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Kursat Karadayi
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • 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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Volkan Tumentemur
  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Zaren Clinic
  • 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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Akin Unal
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Sava clinic
  • 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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Drhasan Lice
  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Sava clinic
  • He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul. 

    He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012, 

    he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.

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Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu
  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • PERSONAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 18.08.1968

    Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli

    Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to

    TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)

    Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)

    Foreign Language: English

     

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    - May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

    - July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital

    - Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

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Hanifi Onalan
  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • 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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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,200
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