51 Best Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors Abroad

Dr. Vahit Mutluu specializes in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – one of Turkey's leading healthcare centers.

• General surgeon with experience since 2013
• Research assistant at Ondokuz Mayis University's Department of General Surgery
• Performs procedures at a JCI-accredited hospital

Dr. Farid Rafiyev is a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He holds the International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification. Dr. Rafiyev specializes in laparoscopic surgery and weight loss procedures. He has authored over 20 scientific articles and holds a medical invention patent.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Certified Expert of Laparoscopic Surgery by the renowned Dr. Ernest Kraas.
• Completed surgical training in Berlin, Strasbourg, and Clermont-Ferrand.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with a Bariatric Center of Excellence.

Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.

• Holds certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
• Treats colorectal, endocrine, and anal region diseases using laser techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Koray Karabulut is a general surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in liver transplantation and robotic HPB surgery. He completed a research fellowship in liver tumors at the Cleveland Clinic. He also trained in minimally invasive surgery at IRCAD in France.

• Served as the responsible specialist at Fırat University Liver Transplant Center.
• Completed specialized robotic HPB surgery training at Ageo Medical Center in Japan.
• Authored clinical guidelines for the Turkish Surgical Society.
• Published over 400 scientific papers in journals like Surgery and Surg Endosc.

Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery at Centro Médico Teknon. He has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Ballesta specializes in pancreatic cancer and bariatric surgery. He treats complex digestive diseases using robotic assistance and minimally invasive techniques.

• Founder and Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center in Barcelona.
• Maintains IFSO accreditation for excellence in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
• Trains surgeons across Spain and Latin America in advanced laparoscopic methods.
• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez is a general surgeon at Centro PAD in Madrid. He holds a patent for a prosthetic implantation system for abdominal wall surgery. Dr. Garcia Vasquez serves as Associate Head of Surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital. He earned his PhD in Surgery with summa cum laude honors.

• Certified in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci X, Xi, and 5 platforms.
• Specially trained in laparoscopic surgery at IRCAD in Strasbourg, France.
• Focuses on minimally invasive colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall procedures.
• Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons and the Spanish Association of Coloproctology.

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• Trained in cancer surgery and organ transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons
• Specializes in inflammatory bowel disease surgery

Prof. Mehmet Guler brings over 34 years of surgical expertise, specializing in minimally invasive procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training in advanced techniques
• Holds professorship at Istanbul Aydın University
• Completed specialized training at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in health law and surgical practices

Associate Professor Mete Akin brings over 25 years focused on gastroenterology procedures including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.

• Specialized in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University's Gastroenterology Division
• Experienced in both academic and clinical settings
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and clinical expertise in general surgery, specializing in advanced procedures like ESG at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Holds a professorship at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in general surgery with a focus on innovative techniques
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations including the National Surgical Association

Specializes in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) with extensive training in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery.

• Over 34 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Trained in advanced endoscopic procedures including ESG
• Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO)
• Performs and teaches robotic-assisted surgeries using Da Vinci system

Dr. Thakoon Poonthananiwatkul is a surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and laparoscopic surgery. His work focuses on weight-loss procedures to improve patient health and quality of life. Dr. Poonthananiwatkul uses laparoscopic techniques to ensure precise results with minimal recovery time.

He practices at the JCI-accredited Navamin 9 Hospital. This facility follows international US-based safety standards for patient care. The hospital network treats over 500,000 patients every year. Dr. Poonthananiwatkul provides preoperative support and long-term metabolic health management. He treats obesity and its related health conditions using evidence-based methods.

Associate Professor Soykan Barlas brings specialized expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques from his training in Scotland.

• Over 24 years of experience in general surgery and kidney transplants
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Published 20+ articles in national and international journals
• Performs minimally invasive surgeries including weight loss procedures

Specializes in obesity treatment, including gastric balloon and surgical options. Dr. Onalan brings extensive experience in endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.

• 27 years of surgical experience
• Expert in both endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious medical faculty
• Performs comprehensive care from diagnosis to treatment

Dr. Huseyin Sinan is a board-certified general surgeon at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in metabolic and morbid obesity surgery. He completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at the University of Washington. Dr. Sinan has held leadership roles in both military and civilian health sectors.

• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Performs specialized transit bipartition and ileal interposition procedures.
• Treats morbid obesity, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes.
• Former Chief Physician of Van Military Hospital and SAM Samsun Military Hospital.

Dr. Michal Kazanowski is an endoscopic surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He specializes in general and oncological surgery with a focus on obesity. Dr. Kazanowski is a leading expert in the Allurion Programme for non-surgical weight loss. He uses gastric balloons to help patients achieve sustainable health results.

• Specializes in non-invasive weight loss methods and endoscopic obesity treatments.
• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and gastric balloon placements.
• Conducted international medical webinars on non-surgical obesity management.
• Works at ISO-accredited KCM Clinic, which serves over 700 international patients annually.

Dr. Görkem Özgen combines extensive experience in public and private healthcare with a focus on obesity treatment and up-to-date surgical approaches.

• Specialized in General Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (English Program)
• Patient-oriented general surgeon with a multidisciplinary approach

Dr. Ozlem Ozer Chakir is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She was named a Rising Star at the 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium. Her expertise covers complex liver diseases, Crohn's disease, and Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Chakir treats patients at Turkey's first JCI-accredited smart-and-green hospital.

• Holds certificates in bariatric endoscopy from Brazil and endoscopy from South Korea.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
• Specializes in ERCP as a member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology study group.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and ulcerative colitis using modern diagnostic tools.

Trained at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrine and Metabolism Institute – Dr. Kankaya specializes in general surgery with advanced experience in metabolic interventions.

• Board-certified general surgeon with over a decade of practice
• Specialized training in Italy and the USA
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association

Pioneered the first Da Vinci robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 35 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures
• Performs complex colorectal and hepatobiliary surgeries
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery