Best Gastric balloon bariatric surgeons in Turkey: TOP 87 doctors

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Umut Riza Gunduz
General surgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Bridge Health Travel

Umut Riza Gunduz

General surgeon
20 years of experience

Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Umut R. Gündüz began his medical career at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Later, he became a General Surgery Specialist at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

From 2011 onwards, they worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

In 2018, they became a Clinical Education Instructor. Dr. Umut Rıza Gündüz primarily focused on metabolic, breast, endocrine & other general surgeries.

In 2021, they worked as both a manager and a physician in the General Surgery department at Özel Termessos Hospital.

Since 2023, Umut R. Gündüz has been continuing to accept patients at their own clinic, mainly specializing in metabolic surgery and performing general surgery operations.

  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Bypass Surgeries
    • Gastric Bypass
    • Mini Gastric Bypass
    • SASI-S Bypass
    • Roux en-y Bypass
  • Endoscopic Procedures
    • Gastric Balloon
    • Gastric Botox
  • Revision Surgeries
  • Diabetes Surgery
  • Complication Surgeries

Some of Dr.Umut R. Gunduz’ Trainings;

  • Neck Dissection Course (2019)

    Da Vinci Xi System for Surgeons Training,
    Orsi Academy, Belgium (2018)

    – Advanced course in revisional
    bariatric surgery & the management of
    complex cases, Belgium (2017)

    – Advance Endoscopy Course, Turkish
    Surgical Association, Turkey (2017)

    – Turkish Society of Surgery Advanced Endoscopy Course (2016)
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Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Umut R. Gündüz began his medical career at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Later, he became a General Surgery Specialist at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

From 2011 onwards, they worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

In 2018, they became a Clinical Education Instructor. Dr. Umut Rıza Gündüz primarily focused on metabolic, breast, endocrine & other general surgeries.

In 2021, they worked as both a manager and a physician in the General Surgery department at Özel Termessos Hospital.

Since 2023, Umut R. Gündüz has been continuing to accept patients at their own clinic, mainly specializing in metabolic surgery and performing general surgery operations.

  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Bypass Surgeries
    • Gastric Bypass
    • Mini Gastric Bypass
    • SASI-S Bypass
    • Roux en-y Bypass
  • Endoscopic Procedures
    • Gastric Balloon
    • Gastric Botox
  • Revision Surgeries
  • Diabetes Surgery
  • Complication Surgeries

Some of Dr.Umut R. Gunduz’ Trainings;

  • Neck Dissection Course (2019)

    Da Vinci Xi System for Surgeons Training,
    Orsi Academy, Belgium (2018)

    – Advanced course in revisional
    bariatric surgery & the management of
    complex cases, Belgium (2017)

    – Advance Endoscopy Course, Turkish
    Surgical Association, Turkey (2017)

    – Turkish Society of Surgery Advanced Endoscopy Course (2016)
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Mehdi Deniz
General surgeon
16 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Mehdi Deniz

General surgeon
16 years of experience
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.Read more
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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5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $4032.32
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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
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.
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Metehan Gumus
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Metehan Gumus

General surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Metehan Gumus is an experienced general surgeon with a focus on gastric procedures and breast surgery. He has contributed significantly to scientific research, with several publications in international peer-reviewed journals.Read more
Dr. Metehan Gumus is an experienced general surgeon with a focus on gastric procedures and breast surgery. He has contributed significantly to scientific research, with several publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
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Ahmet Turkoglu
General surgeon
19 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Ahmet Turkoglu

General surgeon
19 years of experience
Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on weight-loss procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatment. His contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of obesity surgery, are recognized through his work in medically reviewing content and providing expert insights.Read more
Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on weight-loss procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatment. His contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of obesity surgery, are recognized through his work in medically reviewing content and providing expert insights.
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Volkan Tümentemur
General surgeon
14 years of experience
4.8
7 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipunto Clinic

Volkan Tümentemur

General surgeon
14 years of experience
Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.Read more
Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.
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4.8
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $1600
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Nurullah Bulbuller
General surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
NewMe Health Clinic

Nurullah Bulbuller

General surgeon
17 years of experience
Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller is a proficient surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has successfully performed over 10,000 surgeries and is skilled in various procedures including Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, Gastric bypass. He is an active member of several professional organizations and has chaired national congresses on obesity and metabolic surgery.Read more
Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller is a proficient surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has successfully performed over 10,000 surgeries and is skilled in various procedures including Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, Gastric bypass. He is an active member of several professional organizations and has chaired national congresses on obesity and metabolic surgery.
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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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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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Onder Akkus
General surgeon
15 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Onder Akkus

General surgeon
15 years of experience
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.Read more
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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5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $4032.32
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Ibrahim Agackiran
General surgeon
9 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Ibrahim Agackiran

General surgeon
9 years of experience
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.Read more
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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5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $4032.32
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Omer Yoldass
General surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Omer Yoldass

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

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He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

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Huseyin Akyol
General surgeon
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Op.Dr. Hüseyin Akyol Clinic

Huseyin Akyol

General surgeon
24 years of experience

Kiss. Dr. Lecturer Hüseyin Akyol presents the obesity and metabolic surgery processes of all his patients at the highest standards by using personalized treatment methods, his experienced team and high technology equipment. Operations and treatment follow-up processes are carried out in fully equipped and up-to-date A-plus hospitals.

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Kiss. Dr. Lecturer Hüseyin Akyol presents the obesity and metabolic surgery processes of all his patients at the highest standards by using personalized treatment methods, his experienced team and high technology equipment. Operations and treatment follow-up processes are carried out in fully equipped and up-to-date A-plus hospitals.

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koray Karabulut
General surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Kraemer Medical

koray Karabulut

General surgeon
26 years of experience
Dr. Koray Karabulut is a highly experienced general surgeon with over 19 years of expertise. He specializes in liver, gallbladder, biliary tracts, and pancreas surgery, as well as obesity treatment, gastrointestinal system surgery, surgical oncology, laparoscopic procedures, and robotic surgery. He is also skilled in performing procedures such as gastric balloon insertion, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, post-bariatric plastic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve surgery), and gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Karabulut's achievements include the Best Paper and Oral Presentation Award at the 2nd Minimally Invasive Surgery Congress and the Young Researcher Award at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress.Read more
Dr. Koray Karabulut is a highly experienced general surgeon with over 19 years of expertise. He specializes in liver, gallbladder, biliary tracts, and pancreas surgery, as well as obesity treatment, gastrointestinal system surgery, surgical oncology, laparoscopic procedures, and robotic surgery. He is also skilled in performing procedures such as gastric balloon insertion, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, post-bariatric plastic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve surgery), and gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Karabulut's achievements include the Best Paper and Oral Presentation Award at the 2nd Minimally Invasive Surgery Congress and the Young Researcher Award at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress.
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Cemalettin Camci
General surgeon
33 years of experience

Cemalettin Camci

General surgeon
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic
Umut R Gunduz
Pediatrician
28 years of experience

Umut R Gunduz

Pediatrician
28 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
UK-Turkey Health
Hidayet Catal
General surgeon
32 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Medifema Hospital

Hidayet Catal

General surgeon
32 years of experience

Dr. Hidayet Çatal is a Diabetes and Obesity Surgery Specialist born in 1963 in Yalvaç, Isparta. He has worked in various hospitals in Izmir, Turkey since 1992, and has had great success in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He is also regularly invited to international channels to explain his surgical methods.

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Dr. Hidayet Çatal is a Diabetes and Obesity Surgery Specialist born in 1963 in Yalvaç, Isparta. He has worked in various hospitals in Izmir, Turkey since 1992, and has had great success in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He is also regularly invited to international channels to explain his surgical methods.

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Ahmet Ziya Balta
General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Alfa.Health

Ahmet Ziya Balta

General surgeon
28 years of experience
Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.Read more
Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.
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Ozgur Kavak
General surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Ozgur Kavak

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He completed his medical education at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1990 and 1996, and his residency in General Surgery at Izmir Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2008. In 2008, he received the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate of success. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. He worked as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University between 2017 and 2020. He currently performs Laparoscopic Oncosurgery and Obesity Surgeries. He has many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations.   Having a good command of English, Opr. Dr. Özgür Kavak is married and has two children.

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He completed his medical education at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1990 and 1996, and his residency in General Surgery at Izmir Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2008. In 2008, he received the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate of success. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. He worked as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University between 2017 and 2020. He currently performs Laparoscopic Oncosurgery and Obesity Surgeries. He has many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations.   Having a good command of English, Opr. Dr. Özgür Kavak is married and has two children.

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Samed Gin
General surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Can Hospitals Turkey

Samed Gin

General surgeon
14 years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree:
2003 – 2010, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)

Training Education:
2011 – 2017, Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)
2013 - 2014: Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx – New York (USA)

Professional Experience : 1. July 2020 - November 2021, Anadolu Cerrahi
2. November 2018 - July 2020, İzmir Private Ege Şehir Hospital
3. 05-07 2014, Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership Montefiore Medical Center Bronx / New York / USA
4. April 2017 - November 2018, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
5. July 2011 - April 2017, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
6. May 2010-August 2010, Kastamonu Pınarbaşı Family Health Center

 

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Bachelor’s Degree:
2003 – 2010, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)

Training Education:
2011 – 2017, Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)
2013 - 2014: Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx – New York (USA)

Professional Experience : 1. July 2020 - November 2021, Anadolu Cerrahi
2. November 2018 - July 2020, İzmir Private Ege Şehir Hospital
3. 05-07 2014, Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership Montefiore Medical Center Bronx / New York / USA
4. April 2017 - November 2018, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
5. July 2011 - April 2017, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
6. May 2010-August 2010, Kastamonu Pınarbaşı Family Health Center

 

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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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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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