Best Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Doctors Abroad

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

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in minimally invasive obesity procedures like ESG, with international recognition for his research in bariatric surgery.

• Over 34 years of experience in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery
• Active member of IFSO and SAGES – leading global bariatric societies
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal surgery and metabolic management
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University's prestigious surgery department

Dr. Sukcharoen specializes in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, with advanced training in dermatology and men's health.

• Board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)
• Holds a Master's in Dermatology from Chulabhorn International College
• Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital

Dr. Krol heads the certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, specializing in advanced endoscopic weight loss procedures like ESG.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
• Leads a team using cutting-edge endoscopic and bariatric techniques
• Director of a certified center meeting high treatment standards
• Provides comprehensive care for metabolic and gastrointestinal conditions

Inventor of the Bikini Sleeve technique – Dr Tamer specializes in minimally invasive weight-loss surgeries at Pyramedicine, transforming thousands of lives.

• Professor of Surgery at Alexandria University
• Fellowship-trained at Case Western Reserve and University of Pittsburgh
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons and IFSO
• Performs high-precision, aesthetically superior procedures

Specializes in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) at Medical Park Antalya Hospital, part of their Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 29 years of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Extensive academic background with teaching roles at Akdeniz University
• Formerly worked at Urfa Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Servet Tali has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric surgeries, specializing in endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at Central Hospital.

• 12+ years of expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Consults over 1,000 obese and diabetic patients annually
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and Turkish Medical Association
• Frequently invited as a speaker at international conferences

Prof. Selin Kapan brings over 31 years of surgical expertise to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, with a strong academic background in general surgery.

• Professor of General Surgery at Istanbul Aydın University
• Published 50+ scientific papers on surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Specialized in minimally invasive procedures for weight management

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

Dr. Walid Eljabu is one of few surgeons triple board-certified in plastic, hand, and trauma surgery, bringing exceptional precision to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.

• German-certified in plastic & aesthetic, hand, and trauma surgery
• Trained in the UK and Germany with additional aesthetic surgery training
• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Performs body contouring procedures including inverse abdominoplasty
• Specializes in natural-looking aesthetic outcomes

Dr. Samed Gin brings extensive training in general surgery, including liver and kidney transplantation observership at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

• Specialized in general surgery with training at Ege University
• Completed observership in liver and kidney transplantation in the USA
• Practices at Can Hospitals Turkey

Accredited bariatric surgeon specializing in weight-loss surgery, Dr. Yardımcı brings years of expertise to Clinics United in Antalya.

• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in metabolic and bariatric procedures
• Formerly worked at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital
• Participates in international training programs

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Durmus specializes in laparoscopic stomach surgeries, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, with extensive experience in Turkey.

• Helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries in Turkey
• Trained dozens of assistants in general surgery
• Former training officer in General Surgery and Gastroenterology
• Member of the ski and basketball teams during medical school

Over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal surgery.

• 27 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Johns Hopkins University in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery
• Member of SICOB and ACOI – leading Italian surgical societies
• Focuses on advanced protocols to reduce post-operative complications

Specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, with advanced training from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

• 21 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass
• Active member of IFSO and S.I.C.OB.
• Skilled in both elective and emergency surgical settings

Dr. Hector Perez Corzo is a double board-certified bariatric surgeon at SER Hospital in Tijuana and Hospital Joya Cancun. He has performed over 5,000 bariatric procedures. Dr. Perez performs primary weight loss surgery and complex revision cases. He speaks English and Spanish.

• Certified by the Mexican College of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases and the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Performs techniques including SADI-S and single-incision gastric sleeve surgery.
• Places Orbera and Spatz gastric balloons.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).