Best Obesity doctors: TOP 202 doctors

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Azer

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Surprise Experts Clinic
  • ​Dr. Azer Zeynalov is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 12 years of experience in the field.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gastric balloon
$2,000 - $3,800
Gastric bypass
$3,500 - $5,000
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
    • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

    Professional Memberships
    • Turkish Medical Association
    • Mediterranean Health Foundation
    • Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
    • Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
    • National Surgical Association

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Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Mehmet Tahir Oruç

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1983 – 1989: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
    • 1990 – 1994: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery – Specialization
    • 1995 – 2005: Ankara Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital – Specialization
    • 2005: Associate Professorship, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • 2019: Professorship, İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    Experience

    • 1989 - 1990: Ardanuç Central Health Center, Artvin – General Practitioner
    • 1990 - 1995: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2nd Surgery Clinic – Assistant
    • 1995 - 1998: Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital – Specialist
    • 1995 - 1996: 600-Bed Air Force Hospital, Güzelyalı, İzmir – Medical Second Lieutenant
    • 1998 - 2005: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic – Specialist
    • Sep - Dec 2002: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA – Division of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation
    • 2002 - 2005: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic – Specialist
    • 2005: Associate Professor, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic
    • 2005 - 2006: Deputy Chief, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 4th Surgery Clinic
    • 2006 - 2008: Deputy Chief, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 7th Surgery Clinic
    • 2009 - 2012: Chief of Clinic, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
    • 2012 - 2019: Chief of Clinic, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    International Experience

    • 2002: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA – Division of Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplantation
      • Project Supervisor: De Novo Breast Cancer in Patients with Liver Transplantation
    • 2005: Laparoscopic Gastric Band Training, Austria
    • 2010: Laparoscopic Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery Training, Cushieri Skill Center, Scotland
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Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Emine Yildirim

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • 2023 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Associate Professor

    2013 – Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Specialist

    2008 – 2013 Private Medical Park Fatih Hospital, General Surgery Specialist - Deputy Chief Physician

    2005 – 2007 Private Gelişim Hospital – General Surgery Specialist

    2003 – 2005 Private Istanbul Şafak Hospital – General Surgery Specialist - Chief Physician

    2002 – 2003 ISTANBUL HASEKİ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

    1998 – 2002 Ankara Education and Research Hospital – General Surgery Clinic Assistant Physician

    1998 – Health Sciences University – Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center – Medical Specialization

    1991 – Gazi University Faculty of Medicine – Bachelor’s Degree

    Certificates

    IGM Diagnosis, Treatment Workshop, Granulomatous Mastitis, Kocaeli, Certificate, 07.10.2023 (National)

    ibreast 51- Free Flap Reconstruction, Breast Cancer Surgery, Online, Certificate, 30.09.2023 – 30.09.2023 (International)

    ibreast 50- Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 02.09.2023 -02.09.2023 (International)

    ibreast 49- Implant Based Reconstruction, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 12.08.2023 -12.08.2023 (International)

    ibreast 48- DCIS, İbreast 48- DCIS, Online, Certificate, 15.07.2023 -15.07.2023 (International)

    ibreast 47- Conference Updates, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.06.2023 -25.06.2023 (International)

    ibreast 46- Margin Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 10.06.2023 -10.06.2023 (International)

    1. International 4. National Breast Surgery Congress, Breast Surgery, Ürgüp, Certificate, 05.05.2023 – 07.05.2023 (International)

    ibreast 44- HER2 Positive Disease, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 29.04.2023 -29.04.2023 (International)

    St-Gallen 2023, St-Gallen Congress Summary Meeting, Istanbul, Certificate, 01.04.2023 -01.04.2023 (National)

    ibreast 43- Save The Nipple, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.03.2023 -25.03.2023 (International)

    ibreast 42-Chest Wall Perforator Flap Revisited, Breast Cancer, Online, Certificate, 25.02.2023 -25.02.2023 (International)

    ibreast 41- High Risk And B3 Lesions, Breast Diseases, Online, Certificate, 28.01.2023 -28.01.2023 (International)

    15. New Approaches in Breast Cancer Education Meeting, Breast Cancer, Istanbul, Certificate, 07.01.2023 – 08.01.2023 (National)

    Articles she wrote and took part in;

    1.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YETİŞ FIRAT, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KOMUT NESLİHAN, ÇALIK MUSTAFA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Correlation between breast and axillary pathologic complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2023

    2.UZUN NEDİM, YILDIRIM EMİNE. Relationship Between Toilet Type and Hemorrhoids. Bezmialem Vakif University, 2022

    3.YILDIZ EREN OZAN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, YÜNLÜEL EMİR MEHMET, YETİŞ FIRAT, ULUKENT SUAT CAN. The effect of the covid 19 pandemic on the number of patients treated for acute and complex acute appendicitis. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia, 2202

    4.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, KARAGÜLLE AHENK, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, UÇAR NEŞE. Upgrade Rates of DCIS, Intraductal Papilloma, and the Other High-risk Breast Lesions. Hamidiye Medical Journal, 2022
     

    5.ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ALTUN ÖZGÜR, KARAKÜTÜK YÜZTAŞ NUR, ÖZSOY NESLİHAN, AYDIN TUTAK GÜLTEN, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ADAŞ MİNE, KÜÇÜK MEHMET. COVID-19 Pnömonisi Sonrası AntiHBs Değerlerindeki Değişiklikler. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022;12(4), 

    6.KOMUT NESLİHAN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, YILDIRIM EMİNE. The relationship of tumor budding with GOLPH3 expression and histopathological prognostic parameters in colorectal adenocarcinoma. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology 2022 Jun;58:151933. 

    7.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ALADAĞ KURT SEDA, SOYLU BOY FATMA NUR, TAŞKIN FÜSUN, İÇTEN GÜL ESEN. Magnetic resonance imaging findings associated with recurrence in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis. Clinical Imaging, 2022

    8.YILDIRIM EMİNE, KEĞİN MURAT, ÖZDEMİR MUHAMMED, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, ER AHMET MUZAFFER. Neoplasms of theAppendix; Single Institution and Ten-Year Experiences Results. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2022;28(3), 352-360

    9.YILDIRIM EMİNE, YILDIZ EREN OZAN, ERYILMAZ İKLİL, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Comparison of excised breast volume, re-excision rate and margin positivity in breast-conserving surgery in breast cancer patients using and not using neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Journal of Surgery in Medicine,2022;6

    10.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, PELEN ZEKERİYA, YANIK İREM, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, ÇENGEL FERHAT, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN. Histopathological, Radiological, and Demographic Factors Predicting the Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2022;53(1)

    11.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, KOÇAK BURAK, UÇAR NEŞE, AKAN YEŞİM NAMDAR, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. MRI Radiomics of Breast Cancer: Machine Learning-Based Prediction of Lymphovascular Invasion Status. Academic Radiology, 2022;29(1), 126-134.

    12.YILDIRIM EMİNE, UÇAR NEŞE, YETİŞ FIRAT, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Diagnostic performance of breast imaging with ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and mammography in the assessment of residual tumor after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 2022;6(1), 43-48

    13.YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, GÖKTAŞ AYDIN SABİN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, YANIK İREM, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, YILMAZ BARBAROS UTKU, BİLİCİ AHMET, ÖNCEL MUSTAFA. Factors Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 2022;85(1), 41-50. 

    14.YILDIRIM EMİNE, Pelen Zekeriya, KEĞİN MURAT, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, GÜNDOĞAR ÖZGECAN. Evaluation of the Reliability of Preoperative Ultrasonography and Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Axillary Staging in Patients With Breast Cancer. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2021;11(3), 269-276., 

    15. KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, UÇAR NEŞE, KAYA MEHMET FATİH, YILDIRIM EMİNE, BEKTAŞ SİBEL. Characterization of Suspicious Microcalcifications on Mammography Using 2D Shear-Wave Elastography. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 2022;47(9), 2532-2542. 

    16.KAYADİBİ YASEMİN, TEKCAN ŞANLI DENİZ ESİN, UÇAR NEŞE, YILDIRIM EMİNE, ŞANLI AHMET NECATİ. Evaluation of the Appearance Characteristics of Suspicious Microcalcifications Detected by Ultrasonography. Journal of Academic Research in Medicine, 2022;11(2), 199-205. 

    17.YILDIRIM EMİNE, ÖZER HİLAL, ÖZER İLTER, KOYUNCU ADİL, YILDIRIM TİMUR. The Effects on Bacterial Translocation and Tissue Damage of Selenium Treatment in an Experimental Intestinal Ischaemia-Reperfusion Model. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2021;27(4), 389-394. 

    18.YILDIRIM EMİNE, AKBAŞ PELİN, ORHUN ERDOĞAN KIVILCIM, BEKTAŞ SİBEL, ÖZKAN GÜMÜŞKAYA PERİHAN, ER AHMET MUZAFFER, PALTURA CEKİ. The comparison of the histopathological results of the thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsies in the 795 patients with thyroidectomy. Diagnostic Cytopathology, 2021

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,200
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Ulises Salinas Garcia

  • New
  • 39 years of experience
  • Mexico, Coahuila, OBESITY FREE-DR. GABRIEL ROSALES GENERAL AND BARIATRIC SURGERY
  • Address:

    Monterrey 1o10-B

    Fracc. The Sources

    Piedras Negras, Coahuila. 26aV

    Cell:878-77a5246

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    Anesthesiology

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    USA Mailing Address:

    2369 Loriiee Dr.

    Eagle Pass, TX Z88Sz

    - As an adjunct professor in the 1st Binational Course on Medical-Surgical Emergencies, September and October

    1997, Monterrey, NL

    - V Biannual International Anesthesiology Symposium Dr. Miguel Somera Castro, September 1998 Mty. N.L.

    - XXXlll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, September 1999, Acapulco, Gro \

    - XXXIV Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, September 2000, Guadalajara, Jal.

    - XXXV Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, November 2000., Cancun, QRoo

    - XXXV Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Delegate, November 2001, Cancrin, QRoo

    - III Regional Congress of Anesthesiology, November 2002, Torre6n, Coahuila

    - XXXVII Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Refresher Course, November 2003, Zacatecas, Zac.

    - XXXV|ll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Update CourseZQA4, Congressman, November 2004,

    Mty, NL

    - XXXVlll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology Christus Muguerza, Conchita, November 2004, Mty, NL

    - XXXIX Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Refresher Course, Congressman, November 2005 Puerto Rico

    Vallarta, Jal.

    - XL Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, November 2006, Mr6rida Yuc.

    - XXX Latin American Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, November ZAA7, Cancun, QRoo

    - XLI Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology and Refresher Course, November 2007, Cancun, Mexico

    - IV Ibero-American Congress of Anesthesiology, November 2017, Cancun, Mexico

    - XLll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Congressman, November 2008, Ledn Gto.

    - XLll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Satellite Symposium: Airway Management, November 2008,

    Aguascalientes, AGS

    - XLll Mexican Congress of Anesthesiology, Course: VIa A6rea Dif[cil, November 2008, Leon Gto

    - Difficult Adrenoceptor Management in Bariatrics Workshop, November 2014, Monterrey, NL

    WORK EXPERIENCE:

    - Base anesthesiologist at IMSS #LL in Piedras Negras Coah, from 1988-1997

    - Anesthesiologist at the Clinical Base of the Teaching Staff Section 38 and appointed as head of the Area of

    Anesthesiology Piedras Negras Coah, 1988-2017

    - Private Anesthesiologist Endohospital, Specialist Clinic, Mexico Clinic, San José de Piedras Clinic

    Blacks, Coah to date

    - Work experience as an Anesthesiologist 34 years to date

    ASSOCIATIONS TO WHICH HE/SHE BELONGS:

    - Mexican Federation of Anesthesiology AC

    - Latin American Confederation of Anesthesiology Societies

    - World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists #05D0635

    - College of Anesthesiology of Coahuila, Piedras Negras chapter

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$5,400 - $5,400
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Baris Demiriz

  • 4.9 Excellent 176 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. MED Clinic
  • Dr. Baris Demiriz is a general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey. He has 15 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has published many articles in national and international journals.

    Dr. Demiriz is a member of IFSO, the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association, and the National Society of Endoscopical Laparoscopic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his general surgery training at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2007.

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Naomi Vayntrub

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Professor, specialist in pediatric endocrinology

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Yigal Volman

  • 4.4 Good 148 reviews
  • 42 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Yigal Volman is an experienced Israeli obstetrician and gynecologist with 25 years of experience. He is affiliated with Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital and Tel Aviv University, and has published extensively in medical journals.
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Artur Raiter

  • 4.2 Good 58 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Dr. Artur Raiter is a highly experienced surgeon specializing in general surgery, gastroenterology, and endoscopic surgery. He has a unique expertise in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, being one of the few specialists in Europe and the only one in Poland to perform this procedure. His innovative approach to sleeve gastroplasty, utilizing a suturing device to adjust the endoscope inside the stomach, has resulted in an impressive success rate of 88%.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,500 - $5,500
Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $2,750
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,930 - $7,930
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Burak Kankaya

  • 4.9 Excellent 49 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise 2009 - Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine 2008 - Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Medicina e Chirurgia, Naples, Italy 2016 - Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital - Ph.D./S.S./Medical Specialization General Surgery Experience 2009 - 2010 - Gaziantep Station Health Center - Dr. 2010 - 2016 - Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic - As.Dr. 2014 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Endocrine and Metabolism Institute, Center for Endocrine Surgery, Cleveland, USA. - Observer Dr. 2016 - 2018 - Op.Dr. Kilis State Hospital Professional Memberships Turkish Surgery Association
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Cengiz Dibekoglu

  • 5 Excellent 38 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal Information:

    • Born in 1967.
    • Completed primary education in Istanbul.
    • Graduated from Pertevniyal High School in 1984.

    Education & Training:

    • Enrolled in Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 1984, completing medical education in English and graduating in 1991.
    • Started General Surgery residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1991.
    • Became a General Surgery Specialist in 1996 with a thesis on "The Effects of Inhibiting the Nitric Oxide Pathway in Radiation Enteritis."
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    Professional Experience:

    • 1996: Joined Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery staff doctor.
    • 2002-2004: Served as a Lecturer and Acting Head of the General Surgery Department at Kadir Has University Faculty of Medicine.
    • 2013: Transferred to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital as a General Surgery specialist, where he continues to work.
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    Medical Expertise & Achievements:

    • Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system.
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery and continues to perform such procedures.

    Positions Held:

    • 1991-1996: Research Assistant – Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 1996-2012: General Surgery Specialist – Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital.
    • 2002-2004: Lecturer – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 2003-2004: Acting Head – Kadir Has University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery.
    • 2013-Present: General Surgery Specialist – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    Interests 
    Robotic surgery,
    Advanced laparoscopic surgery(Colorectal and GERD Surgery included),
    Laparoscopic hernia surgery,
    Breast and thyroid surgery,
    Gastrointestinal surgery,
    Anal region diseases,
    Hepatobiliary surgery

    Memberships

    Turkish Medical Association

    Turkish Surgical Society

    American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

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Sukru Arslan

  • 4.9 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Health Point World Clinic
  • Education

    1998 – Beykent University Hospital

    2004 – Beykent University Hospital, General Surgery

    Medical Interests:

    Obesity Surgery

    Laparoscopic Surgeries (Minimally Invasive)

    Bariatric Surgery:

    Gastric Sleeve Surgery

    Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

    Gastric Balloon

    Gastric Botox

    Other Surgeries and Treatments:

    Cancer Surgery

    Gallbladder Surgeries

    Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

    Hemorrhoid and Anal Fissure Surgery

    Reflux Surgery

    Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Interventions

    Oncological Surgery

     

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Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Dr. Specialist Surgeon Rafail Ibayev is an expert in advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He specializes in both laparoscopic and open procedures for diseases of the stomach, intestine, and rectum. Dr. Ibayev is a recognized leader in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures. His patients achieve high success rates in weight management and metabolic health.

    Dr. Ibayev is known for his work in minimally invasive surgery. He performs a wide range of laparoscopic operations that help patients recover faster and with less scarring. He is also skilled in endocrine and breast surgery, including advanced oncoplastic techniques for both benign and malignant conditions. As a gastrointestinal cancer specialist, he performs complex surgeries for liver, stomach, and colorectal tumors. He provides modern and effective oncological care.

    Dr. Ibayev is highly trained in anti-reflux surgery, treatment of digestive disorders, endoscopic procedures, hernia repair, splenectomy, and proctologic surgeries. He is committed to patient-centered care and long-term health outcomes.

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Viktor Alexander Krol

  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Dusseldorf, St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
  • Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

    Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

    Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

    The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

    The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

    Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.

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Fatih C Karaca

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estexper Clinic
  • Born in 1982 in Istanbul, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca completed his high school education at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000 and then entered Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, graduating in 2006. During his medical training, he was a key player on the faculty's basketball team, winning the 14 March Medical Tournament twice.

    In 2007, he began his residency in General Surgery at Istanbul University, developing a keen interest in laparoscopic surgery. He contributed to Turkey's first laparoscopic metabolic surgery for Type 2 diabetes at the Special Metabolic Surgery Clinic in 2009. He continued his education in metabolic surgery at Universal Hospitals’ Taksim German Hospital in 2011 and completed his residency in General Surgery in 2012.

    From 2012 to 2014, Dr. Karaca worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, followed by a role at a Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli from 2014 to 2017. He gained extensive experience in obesity surgery and the surgical treatment of diabetes during this period. In 2015, he became a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University, sharing his knowledge and experiences with younger colleagues, and he was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016 and Associate Professor in 2021.

    Dr. Karaca has held various positions as a General Surgery Specialist in different hospitals, where he established obesity clinics and performed numerous successful surgeries. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO) and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association (TOSS).

    An avid sports enthusiast, particularly in basketball and soccer, Dr. Karaca encourages his patients to incorporate sports into their lives. He also enjoys chess and nature walks. He is proficient in English, married, and a father of two.

    Dr. Karaca has participated in numerous national and international conferences on obesity surgery, where he has presented his findings and experiences. He has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious international journals in the field of obesity surgery.

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Dr Gokmen Ozturk

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Vital Clinic
  • Assoc. Dr. Gokmen Ozturk is a General Surgery Specialist with 25 years of experience. He graduated from Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He completed his surgical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Ozturk has also served as Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital.

    Dr. Ozturk treats complex surgical cases, including bowel and colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver metastasis, thyroid diseases, and obesity. He is skilled in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His approach helps improve patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Ozturk currently works at Medipol University and Nisa Hospital. He is known for maintaining high standards of care and patient satisfaction.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,376 - $4,376
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John Blacks

  • New
  • 25 years of experience
  • Greece, Thessaloniki, Veselibu Clinic
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Mete Akin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
    • 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
    • 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

    Professional Experience

    • 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
    • 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
    • 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
    • 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
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Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Yasar Tuna

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
    • Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
    • Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

    Experience

    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
    • Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
    • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
    • Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

     

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Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Levent Kaptanoglu

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Northwestern University, Transplantation Center

    Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    Bezmialem Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    Experience

    1992 to 1997 – Research Assistant at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    1998 to 2002 – Fellow at Northwestern University, Transplantation Unit

    2003 to 2008 – Chief Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    2008 to 2011 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital

    2011 to 2013 – Associate Professor at Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

    2013 to 2018 – Associate Professor at Kartal Training and Research Hospital


    Professional Memberships

    -Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Chirurgie

    -American Society for Transplantation

    -Breast Surgery Association

    -Trauma Association

    -Hepatobiliary Surgery Association

    -Colorectal Surgery Association

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