Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Pioneer of robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu performed the country's first Da Vinci procedure and specializes in advanced weight loss techniques.

• 35 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in robotic-assisted gastric sleeve and bypass procedures
• Trained future surgeons as Lecturer at Kadir Has University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Inventor of the Bikini Sleeve technique – Dr. Abdelbaki has transformed thousands of lives with his high-precision, minimally visible approach to gastric sleeve surgery.

• Professor of Surgery at Alexandria University
• Fellowships at Case Western Reserve University and University of Pittsburgh
• Member of IFSO and Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
• Specializes in innovative, patient-centered bariatric procedures

Dr. Tepebasi specializes in minimally invasive gastric balloon procedures at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

• Focuses on tailored diet plans and follow-up care
• Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive support
• Provides nutritional coaching and emotional guidance

Performs bariatric surgery using the Da Vinci robot at St. Zdislava Hospital, where he also serves as director.

• 27 years of experience specializing in obesity treatment and abdominal wall operations
• Trained in bariatric surgery at top European centers including Vienna and Tel Aviv
• Senior physician and head of surgery with MBA from Cambridge Business School
• Expert in minimally invasive and advanced revision bariatric procedures

Dr. Krol leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic weight loss procedures.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
• Uses the latest surgical and endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment
• Directs a center with high-standard certification for comprehensive care
• Combines expertise in metabolic and gastrointestinal health

Dr. João Lima Gabriel leads weight-loss programs at Corporación Dermoestética, combining medical expertise with a holistic approach to patient care.

• 16 years of experience of experience in obesity management and aesthetic medicine
• Medical Director at Corporación Dermoestética since 2019
• Specialized in Aesthetic Medicine through the University of Córdoba
• Multilingual and focused on clear patient communication

Dr. Arturo Martínez is a general surgeon trained at Centro Médico Nacional de Especialidades “La Raza” (IMSS). The program is recognized by UNAM. He has 20 years of experience in weight-loss surgery. He is board certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He also holds the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) designation of Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.

He completed postgraduate training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid. Since 2001, he has been affiliated with the Obesity Control Center (Cyntar). He is an assistant professor at UABC. He is also a conference speaker and a published author. He has taken part in live surgeries at international bariatric congresses.

Prof. Ozkan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise, including leadership roles at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University and Memorial Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in abdominal surgery with extensive academic experience
• Former Dean of Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
• Founding Dean at Aksaray University's Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Selin Kapan is a leading general surgery expert with over 31 years of experience of experience in weight loss procedures at Istanbul's top hospitals.

• Professor of General Surgery with extensive academic and clinical background
• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery
• Active member of Turkish Surgical and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Associations
• Published 50+ scientific papers on surgical techniques and outcomes

Specialized in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with advanced training from Istanbul University – a leader in weight loss surgical techniques.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in bariatric procedures
• Trained in laparoscopic antireflux and oncological cancer surgery
• Performs surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in obesity surgery, cancer surgery, and minimally invasive procedures, with over of experience.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training from Cukurova and Ege Universities
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and Turkey Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Practices at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, one of Istanbul's leading facilities
• Authored or co-authored more than 40 medical documents

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in weight loss surgery with 29 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University's renowned program
• Specializes in minimally invasive gastric bypass and biliopancreatic diversion
• Part of the Organ Transplant Center team at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon with more than 12 years of experience. He graduated from Cumhuriyet University Medical School. He has performed over 10,000 bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He consults more than 1,000 patients with obesity and diabetes each year.

He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He has contributed to many national and international publications. He is often invited to speak at scientific meetings and international conferences. He is known for innovative methods in bariatric surgery.

Clinical focus: Bariatric/weight-loss (Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Balloon). Metabolic/diabetes surgery (Non-Diverted Ileal Interposition, Transit Bipartition, Diverted Ileal Interposition, Duodenojejunal Bypass, SASI Bypass, SADI-S).

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Published research on endoscopic treatments for obesity
• Certified by European Hernia Society for laparoscopic procedures
• Academic editor for surgical textbooks on minimally invasive techniques
• 12 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery

Nivit Karla specializes in Weight Loss Surgery at PrimeCare Bkk, combining cardiology expertise with surgical precision.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital
• Extensive experience in internal medicine and cardiology
• Offers consultations in both English and Thai

Specialist in general surgery with extensive experience in weight loss procedures. Currently practicing at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with a focus on comprehensive surgical care.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Participated in advanced surgical courses in Germany and Turkey
• Fellowship-trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid procedures

3,000+ bariatric surgeries performed – Professor Prager leads the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital.

• President of the IFSO-European Chapter
• Heads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital
• Member of multiple international bariatric surgery societies
• Specializes in all types of bariatric procedures