Gastric balloon Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Santo is a pioneer in interventional ultrasound and co-founder of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He heads the Gastroenterological Department at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in diagnostics and treatment of gastric and liver diseases
• Expert in pancreas diseases diagnostics
• Member of leading gastroenterology associations including the American Gastroenterological Association

Performed the first general surgery operation in Turkey using the Da Vinci robotic system – Dr. Dibekoglu specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

• General Surgery Specialist with over 35 years of experience of experience
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia and gastrointestinal surgery
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Kankaya brings international training from Italy and the US, specializing in general surgery with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.

• Trained at Universita Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and Cleveland Clinic
• Specialized in general surgery at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Performs gastric balloon procedures with precision

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic bariatric procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with extensive research in obesity and metabolic management.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Professor Schenker leads the Department of Surgery at Academic Hospital Solingen, specializing in minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal conditions.

• Specialist in visceral surgery with 19 years of experience of experience
• Expert in minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology procedures
• Chief Surgeon of Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center
• Pioneers modern surgical methods including robotic-assisted techniques
• Active researcher and lecturer in surgical oncology

Dr. Sukcharoen specializes in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, bringing a unique approach to weight management at Intrarat Hospital.

• Board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine by ABAARM
• Holds a Master's in Dermatology from Chulabhorn International College
• Expertise in preventive medicine and clinical sexology
• Practices at Intrarat Hospital with a focus on holistic health

Dr. Arturo Martinez is a general surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Surgeon of Excellence. He specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Martinez has trained at the prestigious Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid.

• Board certified by the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Maintains double certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Works at Hospital Cyntar, a JCI-accredited facility in Mexico.
• Serves as an assistant professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.

Inventor of the Bikini Sleeve technique – Dr Tamer Abdelbaki is a globally recognized bariatric surgeon who has transformed thousands of lives with his innovative approaches.

• Professor of Surgery at Alexandria University
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
• Fellowships at Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh
• Active member of IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity)

Dr. Krol leads the certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf, specializing in endoscopic weight loss procedures like gastric balloons.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
• Uses advanced endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment
• Directs a certified center with high treatment standards
• Provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions

Prof. Selin Kapan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise to gastric balloon procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• Professor of General Surgery with publications in prestigious journals
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and Hernia Society
• Extensive experience in laparoscopic procedures

10,000+ successful bariatric surgeries – Dr. Servet Tali specializes in weight loss procedures at Central Hospital.

• Consults 1,000+ obese and diabetic patients annually
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Contributor to numerous national and international publications
• Frequent speaker at scientific meetings and conferences

Dr. Yahya Ozel specializes in minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including gastric balloon placements, with training at Tokyo University Hospital's Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Division.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques
• Trained in surgical endoscopy with Turkish proficiency certification
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University
• Practices at Estexper Clinic with patient-centered care

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology with extensive experience in gastric balloon procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University
• Over 29 years of experience of experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with advanced facilities
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Specialized in general surgery since 1997, Dr. Tekelioglu has extensive experience performing gastric balloon procedures at Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization in General Surgery with a thesis on thyroid-related procedures
• Over 29 years of experience of surgical experience
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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.

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

Specializing in gastrointestinal procedures with over 24 years of experience of experience, Dr. Koçak performs gastric balloon placements at Emsey Hospital.

• Expert in esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy
• Skilled in endoscopic treatments for upper and lower gastrointestinal issues
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

With over 6,200 treatments performed in his 26-year career, Dr. Cemal Kara is a pioneer in weight-loss surgeries and cosmetic procedures at Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Invented a patented laparoscopic surgical instrument
• Numerous awards in international and national scientific competitions
• Member of Turkish Surgical Association and other prestigious organizations
• Specialized in General Surgery with a focus on innovative techniques
• Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University

Performed over 200 gastric reduction operations – Dr. Kacar established the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

• General surgery specialist with 32 years of experience at SSK Tepecik Training Hospital
• Associate Professor-General Surgery since 2005
• Published over 50 international papers on surgery
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University

Specializes in minimally invasive weight loss procedures like gastric balloon placement at Erdem Hospital.

• Performs laparoscopic gastroenterology surgeries with precision
• Experienced in advanced bariatric techniques
• Member of multiple Turkish surgical associations
• Uses swallowable gastric balloon method for patient comfort