Page 2 - Best Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) doctors in Turkey: TOP 70 doctors

Dr. Görkem Özgen brings a multidisciplinary approach to gastric sleeve surgery, combining extensive clinical experience with up-to-date surgical techniques.

• Specializes in obesity treatment and abdominal surgeries
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University – two of Turkey's top medical schools
• Experienced in both public and private healthcare settings
• Focuses on safety and scientific principles in surgical approaches

Professor Burak Kavlakogluu leads obesity surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with extensive experience in gastric sleeve procedures.

• Over 34 years of experience specializing in bariatric surgery
• Former Head of General Surgery Department at multiple hospitals
• Associate Professor title earned in 2012

Dr. Burak Kankaya brings international training from Italy and the US to his practice in gastric sleeve surgery.

• Completed general surgery specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation – a leader in metabolic surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Practices evidence-based surgical techniques

Pioneer of robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu performed the first general surgery operation in the country using the Da Vinci system.

• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Over 35 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology and metabolic surgery at Medical Park Antalya, with extensive academic and clinical training.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in gastroenterology
• Holds a Ph.D. from Akdeniz University's Division of Gastroenterology
• Works at a leading hospital with an Organ Transplant Center
• Academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise to gastric sleeve procedures, grounded in extensive research and academic leadership.

• Professor of General Surgery with a focus on laparoscopic techniques
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Hernia Society
• Published extensively on digestive surgery and hernia repair
• Educated at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school

Over 10,000 successful bariatric surgeries performed – Dr. Tali specializes in weight loss procedures at Central Hospital.

• 12+ years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Consults over 1,000 obese and diabetic patients annually
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Frequently invited speaker at international conferences

Dr. Tekelioglu has over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery, specializing in gastric sleeve procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Performs surgery at a leading private hospital in Turkey
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Mehmet Akif Aydin specializes in gastric sleeve surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, with 28 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic procedures.

• Associate professor with extensive experience in general surgery
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Trained at Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on bariatric surgery.

• 12 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Published research on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy techniques
• Certified by European Hernia Society for advanced laparoscopic procedures
• Academic editor for several surgical textbooks

Performed 200+ gastric reduction operations and established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital with extensive experience in weight loss surgeries.

• Over 32 years of experience as General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
• Published over 50 international scientific papers
• Recipient of multiple awards including Young Researcher Award

Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz brings over 19 years of experience of surgical expertise to gastric sleeve procedures at Erdem Hospital.

• Specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Associate Professor at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Editor for multiple gastroenterology and surgical journals

Specializes in laparoscopic procedures including gastric sleeve surgery, with extensive experience across multiple leading hospitals.

• 17 years of experience of surgical experience in various hospitals
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgeries
• Expert in both gastric sleeve and bypass procedures

Dr. Osman Aktas specializes in laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery – performing advanced techniques since 1995 with training from Germany.

• 34 years of experience of experience in laparoscopic procedures
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal and metabolic surgeries
• Performed numerous successful gastric sleeve surgeries
• Focuses on sustainable weight loss and improving quality of life

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Durmuş helped develop laparoscopic stomach surgeries in Turkey, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

• Trained dozens of general surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Specializes in laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries
• Former training officer in General Surgery and Gastroenterology
• Worked at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

Performed over 1,500 robotic surgeries – Dr. Bedirli specializes in obesity, stomach, and colorectal procedures.

• Board-certified general surgeon since 1997
• Trained in robotic surgery at Strasbourg and Paris
• Completed advanced training in gastric cancer in Seoul
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Published 108+ research papers in surgical techniques

Dr. Samed Gin brings extensive training in general surgery from Ege University, with specialized experience in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center.

• Over 16 years of experience of professional experience in general surgery
• Trained in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center in New York
• Worked at multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey, including Anadolu Cerrahi and İzmir Private Ege Şehir Hospital

Professor Burhan Mayir specializes in scarless sleeve gastrectomy – a minimally invasive approach to weight loss surgery. He also performs revisional bariatric procedures.

• Experienced in metabolic and bariatric surgery
• Performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy
• Published over 60 articles in refereed journals
• Presented 100+ abstracts at congresses

Experienced in complex gastric surgeries – Dr. Tarkan specializes in both sleeve gastrectomy and stomach cancer procedures.

• Member of Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association
• Affiliated with the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Graduated from Dicle University’s Faculty of Medicine