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Carlos Ballesta Lopez

  • Leading doctor for Gastric band
  • 4.7 Excellent 428 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

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Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci

  • 4.5 Good 182 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci, M.D., is an experienced endocrinologist. He specializes in diabetes, thyroid diseases, thyroid cancers, pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, and hormone imbalances. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 1999. He completed his internal medicine residency in 2005 and his endocrinology fellowship in 2010.

    Dr. Ipekci became an Associate Professor in 2016. He has published 42 international scientific articles. His research has been cited 230 times. He has contributed to 8 national and international scientific projects, including 2 TUBITAK projects. He has received several awards for his scientific publications. Dr. Ipekci has also served as a referee for 65 articles. His work demonstrates his strong commitment to medical science.

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Vahit Mutluu

  • 4.5 Good 51 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
    • 2021 - 2022, Tokat/Turkey
      TOKAT STATE HOSPİTAL
      General Surgeon
    • 2015 - 2020, Samsun/Turkey
      ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNİVERSİTY, FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
      Research Assistant
    • 2013 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
      MEMORİAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPİTAL
      General Surgeon
    • 2013 - 2015, Erzincan/Turkey
      ERZİNCAN MENGÜCEK GAZİ TRAİNİNG AND RESEARCH HOSPİTAL
      General Practitioner
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Burak Kavlakogluu

  • 4.6 Excellent 126 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu is a Professor who specializes in Obesity Surgery. He currently practices at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has over 30 years of experience and has worked at leading hospitals, including Bahçeşehir International University, Medicine Hospital Istanbul, Kolan Hospital, and Mighty Hospital.

    Dr. Kavlakogluu has served in key leadership positions, such as Chief Physician and Head of the General Surgery Department at several institutions. He completed his medical degree at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He received his General Surgery Specialty Training at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital. He became an Associate Professor in 2012 and was promoted to Professor in 2020.

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Mehmet Guler

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Academic Titles

    • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
    • Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
    • Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
    • Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
    • Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
    • Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
    • Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
    • Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023
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Samet Yardimci

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  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
    Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

    İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

    2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

    2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Mete Akin

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 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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Yasar Ozdenkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 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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Gabriel Rosales

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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.6 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

    Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

    • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
    • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
    • thyroidectomy
    • nephrectomy
    • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Alpaslan Terzi

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  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Name Surname : Alpaslan TERZİ

    Birthplace - Year : 1974

    Academic Title : Prof. Dr.

    Foreign Language : English

    Education

    M.S. - Faculty of Medicine - Akdeniz University / 1999

    Ph.D./S.Qualification/ Medical Specialization - General Surgery - İnönü University / 2004

    Associate Professor General Surgery / 2011

    Work Experience

    Dr. Res. Assoc. - İnönü University / 1999-2004

    Op.Dr. -Gemerek State Hospital / 2004-2005

    Lecturer - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2005-2005

    Medical Second Lieutenant - Adana Military Hospital / 2005-2006

    Assist. Prof. Dr. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2006-2011

    Assoc. Prof. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2011-2014

    Assoc. Prof. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2014-2016

    Assoc. Prof. - Primary Hospital (part-time) / 2015-2016

    Prof. Dr. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2016-

    Assoc. Prof. - Medikalpark Batman Hospital / 2016-2018

    Assoc. Prof. - Private Zilan Hospital / 2018-2020

    Assoc. Prof. - Özel Batı Hospital / 2020-

    Associations and NGOs Membership

    Turkish Surgical Association

    Endocrine Surgery Association

    Turkish Medical Association

    Certificates Received

    Experimental Animal Use Certificate

    Experimental Cell Culture Certificate

    Scientific Congresses and Courses Attended

    Breast Diseases Congress 2015- Antalya

    7th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2015-Antalya

    13th Medical-Surgical Endocrinology Postgraduate Education Course 2014-Antalya

    19th National Surgery Congress 2014-Antalya

    6th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2013-Antalya

    18th National Surgery Congress 2012- İzmir

    17th National Surgery Congress 2010- Ankara

    Course on Ethical Approach in Clinical Research. Gaziantep-2009

    VI. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress. Antalya-2007

    3rd Çukurova Colo-Proctology & Stoma-Therapy Symposium. Adana-2007

    Basic Statistics-e Course. 2007

    XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress. Kayseri-2003

    XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress Experimental Tumor Generation and Cell Culture Techniques Course. Kayseri-2003

    XIX. Regional Surgery Congress. Malatya-2003

    Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association Regional Meeting. Erzurum-2002

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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Education:

    • Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

    Specialized Education and Experience:

    • General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
    • Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

    Academic Career:

    • Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
    • Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017
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Hanifi Onalan

  • 4.8 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

    Breast disease treatment and surgery

    Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

    Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

    Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

    Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

    Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

    Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

     

    2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

    2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

    1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

     

    1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

    1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

     

    Courses and Conferences

    Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

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Anton Luger

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Anton Luger is a Professor of Medicine and leads the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Vienna Medical University. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles in clinical, basic, and translational endocrinology.

    Dr. Luger has served as President of the Endocrinology Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists. He has also held board positions in the Austrian Society of Endocrinology and the Austrian Diabetes Society. He is known for his work in improving endocrine research and medical care in Europe.

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Dr Philipp Riss

  • 4.7 Excellent 152 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
  • Dr. Philipp Riss leads the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. Dr. Riss is known for his expertise in thyroid and neuroendocrine tumor surgery. He has made important contributions to the field of endocrine surgery.

    Dr. Riss received the Venia Docendi Award in 2017 and the Sandoz Award for Thyroid Research in 2010. He has organized international congresses and published many scientific papers. He is a member of respected organizations, such as the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons and the International Society of Surgery.

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Yigal Volman

  • 4.5 Good 150 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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Yasar Tuna

  • 4.8 Excellent 5 reviews
  • 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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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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