Page 2 - Best Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) doctors: TOP 97 doctors

Prof. Aziz Kemal Emek brings academic rigor to gastric sleeve surgery, with a professorship from Akdeniz University.

• Specialized in general surgery at Ankara University
• Holds memberships in key Turkish medical associations
• Associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Active in transplantation and surgical organizations

Asst. Prof. Dr. Omer Bilgehan Poyrazoglu specializes in bariatric surgery with over 20 years of experience, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

• Trained in obesity and robotic surgery in France, Ankara, and Istanbul
• Member of IFSO – the leading global bariatric surgery association
• Published multiple articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Performs gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries alongside weight loss procedures

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in gastric sleeve surgery with over 20 years of experience in general surgery.

• Board-certified general surgeon with extensive training
• Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
• Professor at Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine
• Attended multiple national endocrine surgery congresses

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in gastric sleeve surgery with extensive experience in general surgery. Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 8 years of experience in general surgery
• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Worked in multiple state and research hospitals

Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert in robotic surgery by Intuitive Surgical, the producer of the original Da Vinci robots. He heads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries
• Specializes in bariatric surgeries, including gastric sleeve procedures
• Member of the Association of Bariatric Surgery
• Certified by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robotic systems

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic techniques, including gastric sleeve surgery, with training from Scotland.

• General Surgery Associate Professor since 2020
• Over 20 published articles in general surgery and kidney transplant
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
• Expertise in kidney and pancreas transplant surgeries

Over 3,500 successful bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Prieto specializes exclusively in weight loss and metabolic surgery.

• 21+ years of surgical experience with a focus on bariatrics
• Board-certified in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
• Chief of the Bariatric Surgery Unit at Civil Hospital of Guadalajara
• President of the College of General Surgeons of Jalisco
• Head of Education Committee for Mexican College of Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Yahya Ozel brings 30+ years of surgical expertise, specializing in minimally invasive bariatric procedures at Estexper Clinic.

• Trained in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Tokyo University Hospital
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Academic faculty member who trains future surgeons
• Specializes in both bariatric and hepatobiliary surgeries

Specializes in obesity treatment including gastric sleeve surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of surgical experience
• Performs both laparoscopic and open hernia surgeries
• Trained in endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy

Dr. Sarunnuch specializes in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, currently consulting at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital.

• Clinical Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Chulalongkorn Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
• Trained at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – one of Thailand's leading medical institutions
• Experienced in both general and bariatric surgical procedures

Prof. Major has performed over 1,600 bariatric procedures – specializing in minimally invasive techniques for weight loss at KCM Clinic.

• 15+ years of experience in bariatric surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
• Author of numerous scientific papers on metabolic surgery
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Maintains an exceptionally low post-surgery infection rate

Dr. Burak Kankaya brings international training from Italy and the US to his practice in gastric sleeve surgery.

• Completed general surgery specialization at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic Foundation – a leader in metabolic surgery
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association
• Practices evidence-based surgical techniques

Pioneer of robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu performed the first general surgery operation in the country using the Da Vinci system.

• Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Over 25 years of experience in general surgery
• Trained at Marmara University and Istanbul University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in gastroenterology and metabolic surgery at Medical Park Antalya, with extensive academic and clinical training.

• Over 15 years of experience in gastroenterology
• Holds a Ph.D. from Akdeniz University's Division of Gastroenterology
• Works at a leading hospital with an Organ Transplant Center
• Academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Inventor of the Bikini Sleeve technique – a minimally visible, high-precision approach to gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Tamer has transformed thousands of lives with his innovative method.

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

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol leads the certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced bariatric procedures.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
• Offers both surgical and endoscopic weight loss treatments
• Uses the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies
• Provides individualized care for each patient

Director of St. Zdislava Hospital and a bariatric surgery specialist since 2004, Igor Simonik specializes in robotic gastric sleeve surgery using the Da Vinci system.

• Performs weight loss surgeries since 2004 – focused on robotic techniques
• Trained in advanced bariatric procedures in Austria, France, and Israel
• Holds an MBA from Cambridge Business School Prague
• Board-certified in surgery with a senior physician license