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Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in obesity surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience. He works at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Professor at Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
• Trained at Akdeniz and İnönü Universities

4,000+ robotic surgeries – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital and is certified by Intuitive Surgical.

• Specializes in bariatric robotic surgeries for obesity
• Certified expert in da Vinci robotic systems since 2009
• Leads the highest-volume robotic surgery team in Czech Republic
• Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery

John Blacks specializes in Obesity treatment at Veselibu Clinic.

• Focused on personalized obesity treatment plans
• Experienced in a range of weight management strategies
• Committed to patient-centered care for obesity

Dr. İlhami Soykan Barlas was born in the year 1977 in Istanbul Moda. He is graduated from Kadıköy Anadolu High School and Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He was awarded the title of General Surgery Specialist after completing his general surgery specialization in Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the year 2008. 

He went to Scotland 2 times in the years 2006-2007 and received advanced laparoscopic education. He awarded with ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey in the year 2009 for his contributions to the establishment of Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital Burn Center and for his related works. 

After completing his compulsory service at Kastamonu İnebolu State Hospital between the years 2009-2011, resigned from his duty at the state owned institutions, returned to Istanbul and started to work in private sector. He has been working as kidney transplant and general surgery specialist in Florence Nightingale group of hospitals since the year 2013. Since the year 2017, he has been serving as academic Doctor Lecturer in Faculty of Medicine of Demiroğlu Science University. He has more than 20 articles published in national and international journals in general surgery and kidney transplant and more than 30 proceedings that are submitted in national and international congresses. 

He also has been the book editor and chapter author on kidney transplant and he also has been chapter author in various surgery books. Dr Soykan Barlas has been awarded the title ‘General Surgery Associate Professor’ in the year 2020. Currently, he has been working within the organization of Medical Park Group of Hospitals .

 EXPERIENCES 

 İstanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 2003-2008 (Specialization Education ) 

 İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital 2009 

 İnebolu State Hospital 2009-2011 (Compulsory Service Duty) 

 Private Hospitalium Şişli Hospital 2012-2013 

 Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2013-2020 

 Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine Surgery Department Lecturer 2017- Present 

 İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center 2020- Present 

 Private Osmanoğlu Hospital Şişli 2020-2022 Medical Park Göztepe Hospital 2022- present.

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES 

1.Soykan Barlas,ArzuAkan,YavuzEryavuz,GirayYavuz,SedatKamalı,Gülçin Kamalı: PrimaryHydatidosis of thegluteusmuscle:Report of a caseandreview of theliterature. Ind JSurg.2016; 78(2): 161–162. 

2.Metin Kement, Hakan Ahmet Acar, İlhami Soykan Barlas, Nihat Aksakal, Cem Gezen, Uygar Düzci, Mustafa Öncel: Clinical evaluation of a temporaryfecalcontainmentdevicefornonsurgicalfecaldiversion in perinealburns. Ulus Trauma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2011; 17(2): 123-127 

3.Bilgin Y, Hot S,BarlasIS,AkanA,Eryavuz Y:Short andlongtermresults of harmonicscalpelhemorrhoidectomyversusstaplerhemorrhoidopexy in treatment of hemorrhoidaldisease. Asian J Surg. 2015;38(4):214-9. 

4.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Sakaci T, Koc Y, Basturk T, Akin EB, Ecder T. NewOnsetDiabetesAfterKidneyTransplantationandPretransplantHypoma gnesemia.ProgTransplant. 2016 Mar;26(1):55-61. doi: 10.1177/1526924816633949. 

5.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Altunrende F, Akin EB, Ecder T. CalcifiedDouble J StentafterSequentialLiverandRenalTransplantationAssociatedtoprim aryOxalosis: Case Report. BANTAO journal, 2015;13(2), 97-99. 

6.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, KuskuCabuk F, Akin EB, Ecder T. A veryraretumor in a renaltransplantdonorcandidate: primarymesentericneuroendocrinetumor.InternationalJournal Of AdvancesIn Case Reports, 2015;2(4):244-249 

7.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Akin EB, Ecder T. Shouldtransplantureter be stentedroutinelyor not?EurRevMedPharmacolSci. 2014;18(23):3551-6. 

8.Sinangil A, Celik V, Barlas S, Koc Y, Basturk T, Sakaci T, Akin EB, Ecder T. Theincidence of newonsetdiabetesaftertransplantationandrelatedfactors: Singlecenterexperience. Nefrologia, 2017;37(2):181-188. 

9.Akin EB, Aydogdu I, Barlas IS. Introducing RobotAssistedLaparoscopicDonorNephrectomyAfterExperienceInHandAssistedRetroperitoneoscopicApproach. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2221-222. 

10. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Sardogan C, Akin EB. IncisionalComplicationsandCosmetic Evaluation AfterHand-AssistedRetroperitoneoscopicDonorNephrectomy. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2215-2220. 

11. Barlas IS, Aydogdu I, Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, Koc Y, Ecder T, Akin EB. HandAssistedNephretomyPredisposesIncisionalHerniationInObeseL ivingDonors. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2210-2214. 

12.Sinangil A, Atan Ucar Z, KocY, Barlas IS, Abouzahir S,Ecder ST, Akin EB. TheOutcome of DesensitizationTherapy in Immunologically High-risk KidneyTransplantation: Single-Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2268-2273 

13.GodeOguten E, Barlas IS, Akin EB. MentalDistressSymptomsand Life SatisfactionamongLivingKidneyDonors: FrequencyandAssociationwithSubjectiveEvaluations. TransplantProceedings 2019; 51, 2232-2236 

14. Atan Ucar Z,Sinangil A, Koc Y, Barlas IS, AbouzahirS, Ecder T, Akin EB. TheClinicalPrognosis Of TheRenalRetransplantPatients: A Single Center Experience. TransplantProceedings 2019;51, 2274- 2278. 

15. Barlas IS, Demir M, Akın EB. A single-center nineyearexperience in pediatrickidneytransplantation. Cumhuriyet MedicalJournal 2020; 42 (1), 126-135

Dr. Perez leads weight control clinics with a holistic approach, combining medical expertise with non-invasive techniques.

• Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital
• Specializes in ultrasonic cavitation and laser treatments
• Biomagnet certified by Higher Institute of Biomagnetism
• Experience in Botox and fillers for contouring

Associate Professor at Akdeniz University with a focus on gastroenterology, offering specialized care for obesity at Medical Park Antalya.

• 25 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Academic roles include Assistant and Associate Professor positions
• Professional experience in both university and state hospitals

3,500+ successful bariatric procedures over 18 years of experience – Dr. Prieto specializes in advanced weight loss surgery at his center in Guadalajara.

• Board-certified in both General and Bariatric Surgery
• Chief of Bariatric Surgery Unit at Civil Hospital of Guadalajara
• President of the College of General Surgeons of Jalisco
• Author of eight peer-reviewed publications on obesity treatment
• Head of Education Committee at Mexican College of Bariatric Surgery

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz specializes in bariatric surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on innovative techniques.

• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)
• Published research on laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with ileal transposition
• Over 12 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Kaptanoglu brings over 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, including specialized training at Northwestern University’s Transplantation Center.

• Specializes in advanced bariatric techniques for obesity management
• Trained in transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery – rare dual expertise
• Member of the American Society for Transplantation
• Former Associate Professor at prestigious Kartal Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Peter Vasas has achieved a 0% leak rate and mortality in bariatric surgery, with exceptional safety in minimally invasive techniques at Liv Duna Medical Center.

• PhD from Semmelweis University and MSc from University College London
• Trained in the UK and Belgium through an Ethicon-sponsored bariatric fellowship
• Member of the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Over 21 years of experience of experience since earning his MD in 1999

Prof. Emek specializes in obesity treatments at Medical Park Antalya, with extensive training and academic roles in general surgery.

• Associate professorship and full professorship at Akdeniz University
• Member of the National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Specialized training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Active in the Mediterranean Health Foundation

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery with over three decades of experience. He trained at Tokyo University Hospital under renowned experts.

• Expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Works at Estexper Clinic

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç has performed 900+ obesity and metabolic surgeries using advanced laparoscopic techniques at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on obesity
• Trained in laparoscopic gastric band and lower GI surgery in Austria and Scotland
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Robotic surgery training at Acıbadem University
• Professorship at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine

900+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kowalski specializes in weight loss surgery with 26 years of experience of experience.

• Recipient of the Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson
• Pioneer in laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive procedures
• Head of surgery departments at several prestigious institutions
• Author of numerous scientific publications in bariatrics

Dr. Görkem Özgen is a general surgeon with many years of clinical experience. He has a strong academic background. He graduated from the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program). He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

He has worked in public and private healthcare institutions. He brings this experience to his private practice. His clinical focus includes obesity treatment, breast diseases, abdominal wall hernias, and anorectal disorders. He uses current, safe, and science-based surgical methods within a multidisciplinary care model.

Dr. Michal Kazanowski specializes in the non-invasive Allurion Programme for obesity. He conducted a webinar on this innovative method.

• Expert in the Allurion Programme – a non-invasive treatment for overweight and obesity
• Proficient in general and oncological surgery
• Endoscopic surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive techniques

Performed over 1,600 bariatric procedures – Prof. Major specializes in minimally invasive techniques for obesity surgery at KCM Clinic.

• Author of numerous scientific papers on bariatric surgery
• Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Focuses on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Very low post-surgery infection rate

Dr. Juan Ybarra Munoz specializes in obesity treatment at Centro Médico Teknon, combining expertise in oncology and gastroenterology for comprehensive care.

• Dual specialization in oncology and gastroenterology
• Practices at Centro Médico Teknon, a leading medical center
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for obesity

Dr. Demiriz is a member of multiple prestigious obesity surgery associations, including IFSO and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.

• Specialized in general surgery with over 11 years of experience of experience
• Member of the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery
• Graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Part of the Endocrine Surgery Association

Dr. Raiter introduced a no-incision approach to sleeve gastroplasty, improving outcomes for weight loss surgery patients.

• 26 years of experience of experience in general surgery and gastroenterology
• Specializes in bariatric surgery with a focus on gastroplasty
• Fellowship-trained in bariatric surgery in the USA
• Permanent member of Polish Society of Surgery and Obesity
• Regular contributor to webinars on bariatric techniques