Best Metabolic Surgery Doctors Abroad

Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions – Hasan Erdem specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at his own clinic in Istanbul.

• 24 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques in France and the USA
• Member of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity
• Performs advanced laparoscopic procedures for weight loss

Specialized in scarless metabolic surgery, Professor Burhan Mayir performs single-port sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures.

• Extensive experience in metabolic and bariatric surgery
• Skilled in revisional bariatric surgeries
• Published over 60 articles in national and international journals
• Performed numerous scarless thyroidectomies and other gastrointestinal procedures

Dr. Ayman specializes in minimally invasive metabolic surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, focusing on tailored obesity treatments.

• Over 21 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Expert in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass
• Member of IFSO and S.I.C.OB., contributing to international bariatric advancements
• Trained in advanced colorectal and abdominal wall surgery in Italy and Belgium

Vice President of the Turkish Society of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases – Dr. Uzum brings deep expertise in metabolic disorders to Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 28 years of experience in endocrinology and metabolic diseases
• Specialized training at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Recipient of multiple awards for diabetes research
• Member of the European Society of Endocrinology

Dr. Kilicli specializes in metabolic surgery with over 34 years of experience in internal medicine and metabolic disorders.

• Graduated from Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine for 34 years
• Served at Bağcılar Medipol Mega University Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acıbadem Hospital

500+ successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive techniques for GERD at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 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 complex GERD cases with personalized treatment plans

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

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.