Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 179 doctors

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Op Dr Necdet Derici

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions
  • Op. Dr. Necdet Derici was born in Konya Beyşehir in March 1971. He completed his primary school in Beyşehir. Then, he moved to Konya, Ereğli for his secondary and high school education. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Between 1995 and 1999, he worked as an assistant doctor at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In his next career step, he joined Istanbul Training and Research Hospital as a General Surgery Specialist and worked from 2000 to 2009. He specialized in Endocrine Surgery (Goiter, Surreal, Parathyroid Surgery), Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopic Obesity, Colon Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Appendectomy, Hiatus Hernia, cholecystectomy), Gastrointestinal Surgery (Stomach Cancer and Ulcers, Colon Cancers, Bile duct Surgery) and Endoscopy.

    In 2015, He worked with Dr. Bruno Dillemans on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass in Belgium. In 2017, He worked with Dr. Phillipe Topart ve Dr Guillaume Becouarn on Obesity Surgery and Laparoscopy. He speaks advanced English and intermediate French. Necdet Derici is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association, Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, Asian Endocrine Surgery Association and International Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Association (IFSO). Also, He is married and has 3 children

    Place and Birth Year of Birth: Manisa, 01.03.1971

    Education: University, Istanbul University - Istanbul Medical Faculty,

    High School: Cumhuriyet High School-Eregli

    Work Experience: 1995-2009 - Istanbul Education Hospital

    2009-2011- Avrasya Hospital

    2011-2022 : Atakoy Hospital

    Professional Interests: Gastric Surgery, Gastric Bypass , Gastric Baloon, Gastric Surgery Revision

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Post-bariatric plastic surgery
$3,524 - $4,581
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Ogun Ersen

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ekol International Hospitals
  • Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.

    Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.

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Mehdi D

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Clinic Wise
  • Dr. Mehdi is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon, renowned for his expertise in weight loss surgeries and his dedication to improving the health and well-being of his patients. With years of specialized training and extensive practice, he has successfully performed numerous life-changing procedures, helping individuals achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. Dr. Mehdi combines advanced surgical techniques with a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every procedure is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs and health goals of each individual. His expertise includes a range of bariatric procedures, such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgeries, all designed to provide effective and lasting results. Known for his compassionate care, Dr. Mehdi works closely with patients throughout their journey, offering guidance, support, and education to help them embrace a healthier lifestyle. His exceptional outcomes and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as a trusted leader in bariatric surgery, attracting patients seeking transformative solutions to obesity and related health challenges.

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Ugur Yasar

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , CatchLife
  • Education:

    Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004)

    Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2005-2010 General Surgery

    Specialist Training)

    Institutions He Works for:

    Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

    Malatya Darende Hulus Efendi State Hospital

    Malatya Private EGM Hayat Hospital

    Malatya Private Park Hospital

    Antalya Private Life Hospital Group

    Antalya Private ASV Life Hospital

    Publications and Articles:

    Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old

    patient

    Recep Aktimur, Uğur Yaşar, Elif Çolak, Nuraydın Özlem

    Turk J Surg. 2017; 33(1): 43–44.

    Effects of preoperative nutritional support on colonic anastomotic healing in

    malnourished rats

    Rıza Haldun Gündoğdu, Uğur Yaşar, Pamir Eren Ersoy, Emre Ergül, Semra

    Işıkoğlu, Atilla Erhan

    Ulus Surgical Magazine 2015; 31(3): 113–117. Published online 2015 Sep.

    Master Thesis:

    The effect of preoperative nutrition on colonic anastomosis healing in

    malnourished rats.

     

    Certificates and Courses :

    Metabolic Surgical Procedures with Video Demonstrations Course (12-15

    October 2017)

    Obesity and metabolic diseases surgery winter school (26 February 2018)

    Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Symposium (3-4 December 2018)

    Nutritional support in Cancer (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning Programme,

    22/11/2009)

     

    Nutritional Support in intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patents (ESPEN Long-

    Life-Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)

     

    Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period (ESPEN Long-Life-

    Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)

     

    Approach to Paranteral Nutrition (PN) (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning

    Programme, 22/11/2009) Thyroid Surgery Course (Ankara Surgery

    Association )

    Thyroid Cancer Surgery Course (Turkish Surgical Society 12 September

    2009)

    Akut Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Treatument Course (Ankara Surgery

    Association 10 January 2009)

    Abdominal Wall Hernias Course (Ankara Surgery Association 10 January

    2009)

    Burn Course (Ankara Surgery Association 11 April 2009)

    Experimental Surgery Course (5. Surgical Research Congress 10

    December 2009)

    Total Mesorectal Excision Course (Ankara Surgery Days 14-15 November

    2008)

     

    Professional assocations and organizations to which he is a

    member:

    Turkish Surgery Association

    BMCD (Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery)

    TOSS (Turkish obesity surgery society)

     

    Special Interests:

    Cancer Surgery,

    Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

    Laparoscopic Surgery

    Thyroid Surgery

     

    Awards Received:

     

    2011 KEPAN congress second best paper

    2019 Turkey East Awards; The most succesful General Surgeon

    of the year.

    2020 Altıntaç Awards; Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year Award

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,300
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Umut Barbaros

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,250 - $2,250
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Elif Serenay

  • 4.7 Excellent 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 sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,900 - $5,250
Gastric bypass
$6,378 - $6,378
Gastric balloon
$2,650 - $2,900
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Muzaffer Al

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)
  • Education

     

    Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

    KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

    Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

    Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

     

     

     

     

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,900 - $5,250
Gastric bypass
$6,378 - $6,378
Gastric balloon
$2,650 - $2,900
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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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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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Aparna Govil Bhasker

  • New
  • India, Mumbai, Global Hospital Mumbai
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$6,800 - $10,300
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Jagannath Kulkarni

  • 4.7 Excellent 7 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • India, Panaji, Manipal Goa Hospital
  • Dr. A.R. Fakih is a highly experienced and trained surgical oncologist with 30+ years of experience and expertise in appendectomy, flexible robotic surgery, thyroidectomy and whipple surgery. He has a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK, has written numerous publications and has been invited as a guest speaker at multiple conferences.
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Anatoliy Nechepurenko

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Kyiv, BIOAGE Clinic
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Ugur Ekici

  • 2 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici is a General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and cancer surgery.

    He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed his specialty training at Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2009. Dr. Ekici has published many articles in international journals. He is known for his expertise and high success rates in complex surgeries. His work has made important contributions to his field.

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Ersin Ozturk

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bursa, Medicana Bursa Hospital
  • Dr. Ersin Öztürk, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and an expert in General Surgery. His specialties include Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and Proctology. He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology. Dr. Öztürk completed his residency at Uludağ University and later conducted advanced research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.

    He is currently a Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital. Dr. Öztürk has also served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Uludağ University and as Professor at KTO Karatay University. He is known for his important work in surgical innovation and medical education in Turkey.

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Taras Pavlenko

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Kyiv, Vitality Medical & Research Center
  • Abdominal surgeon, plastic surgeon
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Nayat Kebabci

  • 4.8 Excellent 19 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. HE Obesity Clinic
  • Dr. Nayat Kebabci is a Dietician at Dr. HE Obesity Clinic. She specializes in Dietetics and Nutrition. Dr. Kebabci graduated from the University of Istanbul in 2018. Since 2019, she has worked as a bariatric dietician at Istanbul Obesity Surgery.

    Dr. Kebabci has helped many patients achieve lasting weight loss and better health. She is known for using evidence-based dietary plans and focusing on each patient’s needs. Dr. Kebabci speaks both English and Turkish, which allows her to support a wide range of patients.

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Gastric bypass
$5,392 - $5,627
Gastric balloon
$2,338 - $3,512
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Gema Frübecke

  • 5 Excellent 6 reviews
  • Spain, Pamplona, Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)
  • Director of Obesity Therapy Department

    Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition

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Ajay Kumar Kriplani

  • New
  • accreditation:
  • India, Gurgaon, Fortis Gurgaon
  • Dr. Kripliani was President and Trustee of the Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, a pioneer in laparoscopic surgeries and adrenal and spleen removals, and participated in 395 online-operations, lectures, and presentations. He has received 20+ awards and is Chairman of 10+ national congresses in surgery and a member of various organizations.

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Ravindra Vats

  • 4.5 Good 32 reviews
  • India, Delhi, BLK Super Speciality Hospital
  • Bariatric Surgeon

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Antoine Soprani

  • New
  • France, Paris, Geoffroy Saint Hilaire Clinic
  • Surgeon. Specialist in Bariatric Surgery.

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