Obesity Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Dr. Mehdi has performed numerous life-changing bariatric surgeries, helping patients achieve significant and sustainable weight loss.

• Specializes in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy
• Tailors procedures to individual health goals
• Committed to patient-centered care and long-term success
• Renowned for compassionate guidance throughout the weight loss journey

Dr. Yüksel specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

• Board-certified with outstanding degrees in 2005 and 2016
• Member of Turkish Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Associations
• Proficient in endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Extensive experience in colon, rectum, and stomach surgeries

Dr. Yurdaisik focuses on minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure in medical imaging, ensuring patient safety during diagnostic procedures.

• Conducted research on radiation doses in COVID-19 patients
• Emphasizes adherence to safety guidelines
• Works at Menfis Health Novimaj

1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaya specializes in vertical sleeve gastrectomy at Risus Clinic Istanbul.

• 31 years of experience of surgical experience with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Trained in advanced minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg
• Member of the European Society of Oncological Surgeons
• Performs 6–9 bariatric operations daily

Prof. Dr. Oktay Banlı is a Professor of General Surgery. He has focused on laparoscopic bariatric surgery since 2006. His main procedures are sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

MD, Ankara University (1988). General Surgery Specialist, Erciyes University (1996). He worked for 11 years in the General Surgery and Kidney Transplantation Clinic at Etlik Specialized Hospital. He completed advanced laparoscopic training in France (2005–2006). He became an Associate Professor in 2007 and a Professor in 2013. He also served as Clinical Chief at Elazığ Education and Research Hospital. In 2014, he worked in bariatric and metabolic surgery clinics at Weill Cornell Medical College and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

He has published in international journals and is a member of professional societies. His interests include gastric balloon and band, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), mini gastric bypass (MGB), duodenal switch/biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), advanced laparoscopy, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and transplant surgery and coordination.

Specializing in laparoscopic obesity surgery, Dr. Derici trained with leading European surgeons in Belgium and France.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and revision surgeries
• Member of International Federation for Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
• Fluent in English and French for international patients

Dr. Cenan Oktay specializes in obesity surgery with advanced training in Germany and Turkey.

• General Surgery Specialist since 1996
• Trained in microsurgery at Würtzburg University
• First in Turkey to use Valtrac rings for GIS anastomoses
• Active in clinical and experimental studies

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research on endoscopic intra-gastric botulinum toxin A for obesity treatment
• Expert in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with 3D imaging systems
• Certified by European Hernia Society for laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Editor of multiple books on minimally invasive and oncologic surgery