63 Best Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Doctors Abroad

Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul is a specialist bariatric surgeon at Lotus Bariatrics in Istanbul. He has managed patient follow-ups for up to 17 years after sleeve gastrectomies. Dr. Temizgonul trained at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital, a high-volume center for laparoscopic surgery. He also gained surgical experience in emergency medicine at the Syrian border.

• Operates at Lotus Bariatrics, which maintains a 95% success rate for obesity treatment.
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and stomach stapling procedures.
• Maintains an active role in medical research with several published articles.
• Works at a clinic authorized by the Turkish government for international health tourism.

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. Abdelkhalek is a bariatric surgeon in Alexandria who has performed 1,300+ weight loss procedures. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He focuses on laparoscopic techniques for gastric sleeve and bypass surgery. Dr. Abdelkhalek serves as an instructor at the Alexandria Endoscopic Association.

• Reviewer for international medical journals including Obesity Surgery and Surgical Endoscopy.
• Winner of the Whatclinic service award for patient care.
• Member of the Egyptian Society for Obesity Surgery.
• Practices at an IFSO-accredited weight loss center.

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. Vahit Mutlu is a general surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss interventions, including gastric sleeve and bypass surgery. He has published research in the fields of bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Mutlu works at a JCI-accredited facility known for high surgical success rates.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, and stomach stapling.
• Treats endocrine and proctological conditions alongside obesity cases.
• Developed clinical experience at Turkish research and training hospitals.
• Author of multiple scientific studies focused on surgical research.

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic 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.

Leading bariatric surgeon trained at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden and Whittington Hospital in London. Dr. Mickevičius ensures high safety standards and personalized postoperative care.

• Member of Lithuanian, European, and IFSO bariatric surgery societies
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve, and revisional surgeries
• Trains other surgeons in laparoscopic techniques
• Works with latest Karl Storz laparoscopic equipment

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, with advanced training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann in Houston.

• Board-certified in general surgery with a focus on gastroenterology
• Ranked first in Turkey's gastroenterology surgery subspecialty exam
• Active in teaching and training future surgeons
• Performs advanced laparoscopic techniques
• Involved in establishing transplant and inflammatory bowel disease surgery units

Prof. Mehmet Guler is a professor specializing in bariatric surgery with extensive academic and clinical training.

• Over 34 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Completed general surgery residency at two prestigious institutions
• Obtained professorship at Istanbul Aydın University in 2023
• Holds a Master's degree in Health Law
• Board certified in general surgery

Dr. Mete Akin specializes in gastroenterology with extensive training and academic roles at Akdeniz University.

• Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University
• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings extensive academic and surgical expertise to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in General Surgery at Ankara University
• Member of the National Surgical Association
• Active in the Mediterranean Health Foundation

Dr. Halil Alis specializes in bariatric surgery, performing advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures since 2003.

• Associate Professor of General Surgery with extensive training in obesity and metabolic surgery
• Uses Da Vinci Robotic system for precise and minimally invasive procedures
• Authored 74 papers in SCI and SCI-e journals on surgical techniques
• Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO) and other prestigious societies

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with training from Scotland.

• General Surgery Specialist since 2008 with extensive laparoscopic experience
• Published over 20 articles on general surgery and kidney transplant
• Academic lecturer at Demiroğlu Science University since 2017
• Awarded 'Certificate of Appreciation' by the Ministry of Health

Dr. Marco Sariñana has performed 2,000+ weight loss surgeries and 1,000 cosmetic procedures. He is a dual specialist at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. Dr. Sariñana specializes in combining bariatric and aesthetic surgeries for full body transformations. He serves as Secretary of the National Council of Aesthetic Surgery.

• Holds a Master's Certification in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon procedures.
• Works at a CSG-accredited boutique facility near the US-Mexico border.

One of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

• 10 years specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Focuses on personalized care for obesity and related conditions
• Treats complications from bariatric surgery and gastroesophageal reflux

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gerhard Prager is one of the world’s leading obesity surgeons and a former World President of the IFSO. With more than 9,900 procedures performed and over 435 scientific publications, he ranks among the international leaders in bariatric and metabolic surgery. He graduated from the University of Vienna and trained at the Medical University of Vienna, focusing on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques.

He serves as a senior consultant at Wiener Privatklinik, performing advanced procedures for obesity, reflux disease, hernias, and gastrointestinal cancers. His academic contributions include extensive research on metabolic regulation and bariatric surgery outcomes, and he has been a keynote speaker at international conferences.

Dr. Burak Kankaya brings international expertise in general surgery with specialized training at Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

• Trained in endocrine and metabolic surgery in the USA
• Medical specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Surgery Association
• International training in Italy and the USA enhances his surgical approach

Performs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with laparoscopic precision – a less invasive approach that typically means faster recovery.

• Specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery with 34 years of experience
• Active member of IFSO – the leading global obesity surgery authority
• Trained elite surgeons at Istanbul University's prestigious medical school
• Published extensively on gastrointestinal surgical techniques