Best Gastric band doctors: TOP 43 doctors

12,000+ laparoscopic surgeries performed – Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez specializes in minimally invasive techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 45+ years of experience in general and digestive surgery
• Pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with Da Vinci robotic assistance
• Director of the Laparoscopic Center, accredited as IFSO Center of Excellence
• International leader in metabolic and bariatric surgery
• Provides consultations in Spanish and English

Prof. Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Ipekci specializes in endocrine and metabolic disorders, including weight management procedures like gastric banding.

• Completed fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Award-winning researcher with 42 international publications
• Over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and endocrinology
• Member of multiple scientific panels and conferences

Prof. Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in obesity surgery with over 20 years of experience, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Chief Physician at Koru Hospital
• Professor of General Surgery since 2020
• Head of General Surgery Department at multiple hospitals
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Ozdenkaya specializes in obesity surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, performing advanced procedures like laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection.

• Over 10 years of experience in obesity surgery
• Performs gastric band procedures using the da Vinci robot
• Expert in mini-gastric bypass and gastric balloon techniques

Over 3,500 robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Heads the Center of Robotic Surgery in the Czech Republic
• Certified expert for Da Vinci robotic systems
• Member of the Association of Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı, one of Turkey's youngest Gastroenterology Surgeons, specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplants at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery with extensive laparoscopic experience
• Former lecturer at Marmara University, training future surgeons

Professor at Akdeniz University with extensive surgical training, specializing in gastric band procedures.

• Board-certified in general surgery with specialization from Ankara University
• Holds professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the National Surgical Association
• Associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in endocrine surgery and bariatric procedures, including gastric band surgeries.

• 20+ years of experience in general surgery
• Member of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Certified in experimental animal and cell culture techniques
• Attended multiple national congresses on endocrine surgery

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.

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.

25 years specializing in obstetrics and gynecology – Dr. Volman combines clinical expertise with academic leadership at Tel Aviv University.

• Professor of gynecology at Tel Aviv University's faculty of medicine
• Published 80+ scientific articles in medical journals
• Authored 11 textbook chapters on gynecological topics
• Practices at Tel Aviv Sourasky Hospital (Ichilov)

Professor Prager has performed over 3,000 bariatric surgeries, specializing in obesity treatment at Vienna General Hospital.

• Head of the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital
• President of the IFSO-European Chapter
• Member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
• Leads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital

Specializing in general surgery since 1997, Dr. Tekelioglu brings over two decades of expertise to gastric band procedures at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in general surgery at the same prestigious institution
• Long-term experience at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2000
• Military service at Sivas Military Hospital enhanced trauma and emergency skills

Specialist in bariatric surgery at Manipal Hospitals, focusing on gastric band procedures.

• Experienced surgeon with a focus on weight loss solutions
• Works at a leading healthcare institution in India
• Dedicated to providing personalized care for each patient

Dr. Emin Ersoy is a General Surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries, including complex procedures for obesity, metabolic, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Ersoy is accredited by top surgical societies. He is known for introducing minimally invasive techniques in Turkey. He has published more than 100 scientific articles. He is often invited to speak at national and international conferences and has contributed to the progress of surgical practice.

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

Dr. Abu Shamsiya Rami Nuamanovych is a specialist in general and laparoscopic surgery, oncology, and ultrasound diagnostics. He is a Candidate of Medical Sciences, an associate professor, and a doctor of the highest category. Dr. Nuamanovych is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Bariatric Surgeons and the World Organization of Bariatric Surgeons (IFSO).

He works as a WHO consultant on laparoscopic surgery. He is also President of the Association of Arab Doctors of Ukraine. Dr. Nuamanovych has performed thousands of surgeries, including hernia repairs, bariatric procedures, and cancer operations. His skills are recognized internationally. He speaks English and Arabic fluently.

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.

Dr. Abdulkadir Bedirli completed his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1988. He became a General Surgeon in 1997 and was appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He became a Professor in 2010.

In 2011, Dr. Bedirli completed the Robotic Surgery Certification Program in Strasbourg and became a console surgeon. He performed his first robotic surgery in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University in the same year. Since then, he has successfully applied robotic surgery to over 1500 patients, mostly for obesity, stomach cancer, and colon-rectum cancers.

In 2012, Dr. Bedirli became a Surgical Oncology Specialist and participated in training programs on Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Paris-France in 2014 and in Lyon-France in 2016. In 2018, he completed the Gastric Cancer Master Class program at Severance Hospital in Seoul-South Korea, and in 2019, he participated in the Bariatric Redo Surgery training program in Bruges-Belgium.

Dr. Bedirli was awarded the F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) title by the American College of Surgeons in 2018. He has published 61 international and 47 national papers, presented 87 papers at international conferences and 68 papers at national conferences, contributed to 7 book chapters, and served as an editor for one book. Dr. Bedirli has an H-index of 18, with 1064 citations to his 72 publications.