Best Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgeons in Turkey

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Dr. Tunc Yalti

Dr. Tunc Yalti

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
31+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Dr. Tunç Yaltı is a general surgeon with 27+ years of experience.
  • He graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1986 and completed residency from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1991.
  • His clinical interests include colorectal surgery, Proctology, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia surgery and more.
  • He has completed his specialization training from prestigious hospitals in Turkey.
  • Dr. Tunç has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
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  • Dr. Tunç Yaltı is a general surgeon with 27+ years of experience.
  • He graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1986 and completed residency from Istanbul University, Istanbul in 1991.
  • His clinical interests include colorectal surgery, Proctology, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia surgery and more.
  • He has completed his specialization training from prestigious hospitals in Turkey.
  • Dr. Tunç has many publications under his name in both national and international journals.
Dr. Mahir Ozmen

Dr. Mahir Ozmen

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
31+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Mahir Ozmen is a General Surgeon with an experience of more than 27 years in the field.
  • He is the President of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, the Board Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, the General Secretary of the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Turkish Surgical Association (EKPDK) Secretary and the European Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (EAES) Education & Training Committee.
  • He received the F.A.C.S title given by the American College of Surgeons and the F.R.C.S title given by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
  • He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and became a general surgeon in 1995. He also received an M.S (Master of Surgery) degree from the University of Southampton in 1997.
  • Dr. Ozmen worked in the field of organ transplantation at Cambridge University Addenbrooke's Hospital and London Kings College Hospital between 2000-2001 and later in 2012 he received his Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology.
  • He has expertise in General Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Kidney Transplantation, etc.
  • In addition to many book chapters in foreign and domestic books, translation, and copyright book editors, he has written over 150 scientific publications, mostly in foreign journals.
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  • Dr. Mahir Ozmen is a General Surgeon with an experience of more than 27 years in the field.
  • He is the President of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, the Board Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, the General Secretary of the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Turkish Surgical Association (EKPDK) Secretary and the European Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (EAES) Education & Training Committee.
  • He received the F.A.C.S title given by the American College of Surgeons and the F.R.C.S title given by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
  • He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and became a general surgeon in 1995. He also received an M.S (Master of Surgery) degree from the University of Southampton in 1997.
  • Dr. Ozmen worked in the field of organ transplantation at Cambridge University Addenbrooke's Hospital and London Kings College Hospital between 2000-2001 and later in 2012 he received his Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology.
  • He has expertise in General Surgery, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Kidney Transplantation, etc.
  • In addition to many book chapters in foreign and domestic books, translation, and copyright book editors, he has written over 150 scientific publications, mostly in foreign journals.
Dr. Nesimi Mecit

Dr. Nesimi Mecit

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
30+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Dr. Nesimi Mecit is an Istanbul-based General Surgeon with over 27+ years of experience in the field.
  • He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Surgical Association, National Trauma & Emergency Surgery Association, and ORDES (Organ Transplantation Support Association). 
  • He completed his graduation from the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and did his Master’s Degree at the SB Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2003.
  • Dr. Mecit also has Certificates from TR Ministry of Health Organ Transplant (Liver) and TR Ministry of Labor and Social Security Workplace Physician.
  • His area of interest lies in Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment, hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (inguinal, umbilical, wound hernia), colon, rectum, stomach, and surgical treatment of diseases, Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG), etc.
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
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  • Dr. Nesimi Mecit is an Istanbul-based General Surgeon with over 27+ years of experience in the field.
  • He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Surgical Association, National Trauma & Emergency Surgery Association, and ORDES (Organ Transplantation Support Association). 
  • He completed his graduation from the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and did his Master’s Degree at the SB Taksim Training and Research Hospital in 2003.
  • Dr. Mecit also has Certificates from TR Ministry of Health Organ Transplant (Liver) and TR Ministry of Labor and Social Security Workplace Physician.
  • His area of interest lies in Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment, hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (inguinal, umbilical, wound hernia), colon, rectum, stomach, and surgical treatment of diseases, Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG), etc.
  • Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
Dr. Metin Kapan

Dr. Metin Kapan

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
29+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Dr. Metin Kapan is a respected Istanbul-based General Surgeon with over 26+ years of experience in the field.
  • He completed his graduation from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and did his Specialization of General Surgery from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Minimal Invasive Surgery Association, and Colorectal Surgery Association.
  • His area of interest lies in Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), colon, rectum, stomach, and surgical treatment of diseases, Endoscopic diagnosis (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG), etc.
  • He has more than 50 scientific publications, chapters in books and is an invited speaker in national and international meetings.
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  • Dr. Metin Kapan is a respected Istanbul-based General Surgeon with over 26+ years of experience in the field.
  • He completed his graduation from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and did his Specialization of General Surgery from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Minimal Invasive Surgery Association, and Colorectal Surgery Association.
  • His area of interest lies in Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), colon, rectum, stomach, and surgical treatment of diseases, Endoscopic diagnosis (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG), etc.
  • He has more than 50 scientific publications, chapters in books and is an invited speaker in national and international meetings.

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Prof. Dr. Gülüm ALTACA

Prof. Dr. Gülüm ALTACA

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
29+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Prof. Dr. Gülüm ALTACA is a renowned general and breast surgeon.
  • She has an experience of more than 25 years in this specific area.
  • She is the first woman in Turkey to become the transplant surgeon.
  • Besides her professional life, she also plays the piano very well, and in 1983, she had given a recital in the concert hall of METU (Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey).
  • She has a membership association with the following: SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons) (1994-1996), Society of Critical Care Medicine (1993-1995),  EAES (European Association for Endoscopic Surgery) (1993-1995),  Ankara Surgical Association, Ankara, Turkey (1986-), Organ Nakli Kuruluşları Koordinasyon Derneği (Association od Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination) (1998-), İstanbul Tabip Odası (Association of Medical Doctors of Istanbul) (Istanbul (1999-), and Turkish Surgical Association (2004-).
  • She has various publications in both national and international journals.
  • Prof. Dr. Gülüm ALTACA has attended a few courses and symposiums.
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  • Prof. Dr. Gülüm ALTACA is a renowned general and breast surgeon.
  • She has an experience of more than 25 years in this specific area.
  • She is the first woman in Turkey to become the transplant surgeon.
  • Besides her professional life, she also plays the piano very well, and in 1983, she had given a recital in the concert hall of METU (Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey).
  • She has a membership association with the following: SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons) (1994-1996), Society of Critical Care Medicine (1993-1995),  EAES (European Association for Endoscopic Surgery) (1993-1995),  Ankara Surgical Association, Ankara, Turkey (1986-), Organ Nakli Kuruluşları Koordinasyon Derneği (Association od Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination) (1998-), İstanbul Tabip Odası (Association of Medical Doctors of Istanbul) (Istanbul (1999-), and Turkish Surgical Association (2004-).
  • She has various publications in both national and international journals.
  • Prof. Dr. Gülüm ALTACA has attended a few courses and symposiums.
Assoc. Prof. Senol Carilli, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Senol Carilli, M.D.

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
29+ years of experience
Associate Professor
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  • Assoc. Prof. Şenol Carıllı, M.D. is a well known General Surgeon and has experience of more than 25 years.
  • His medical interest reclines in Single-incision and conventional laparoscopic surgery, Hernia surgery, Liver, gallbladder and biliary tract surgery, Hemorrhoid, fissure, and pilonidal cyst.
  • He is an active member of the International Society of Surgery and the American Surgical Association.
  • Dr. Carıllı has expertise in the treatment of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Colon Resection, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, and Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.
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  • Assoc. Prof. Şenol Carıllı, M.D. is a well known General Surgeon and has experience of more than 25 years.
  • His medical interest reclines in Single-incision and conventional laparoscopic surgery, Hernia surgery, Liver, gallbladder and biliary tract surgery, Hemorrhoid, fissure, and pilonidal cyst.
  • He is an active member of the International Society of Surgery and the American Surgical Association.
  • Dr. Carıllı has expertise in the treatment of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Colon Resection, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, and Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.
Assoc. Prof. Aziz Kaya, M.D.

Assoc. Prof. Aziz Kaya, M.D.

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
29+ years of experience
Associate Professor
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  • Assoc. Prof. Aziz Kaya, M.D. is a renowned General Surgeon and has experience of more than 25 years.
  • He has expertise in the treatment of Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Breast Biopsy, Core Breast Biopsy, Open Lumpectomy, Colon Cancer Surgery, and Hemorrhoids.
  • Prof. Aziz has command over the treatment of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Colon Resection, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, and Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.
  • He has publications in several international and national medical journals. 
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  • Assoc. Prof. Aziz Kaya, M.D. is a renowned General Surgeon and has experience of more than 25 years.
  • He has expertise in the treatment of Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Breast Biopsy, Core Breast Biopsy, Open Lumpectomy, Colon Cancer Surgery, and Hemorrhoids.
  • Prof. Aziz has command over the treatment of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Colon Resection, Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, and Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair.
  • He has publications in several international and national medical journals. 
Dr. Hanifi Onalan

Dr. Hanifi Onalan

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
28+ years of experience
Professor
5.0 (12 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Hanifi Onalan is a well-established Istanbul-based General Surgeon with 25+ years in the field.
  • He is an honored member of the Turkish Surgical Association, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, and Turkish Medical Association. 
  • He completed his graduation from the Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and did his Master’s Degree at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2004.
  • Dr. Kalayci has also done his Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate from Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2006.
  • His area of interest lies in Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment, hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (inguinal, umbilical, wound hernia), colon, rectum, stomach, and surgical treatment of diseases, Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG), etc.
  • He is actively involved in several health awareness camps and has both national and international publications under his credit.
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  • Dr. Hanifi Onalan is a well-established Istanbul-based General Surgeon with 25+ years in the field.
  • He is an honored member of the Turkish Surgical Association, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, and Turkish Medical Association. 
  • He completed his graduation from the Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and did his Master’s Degree at the Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2004.
  • Dr. Kalayci has also done his Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate from Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2006.
  • His area of interest lies in Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment, hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (inguinal, umbilical, wound hernia), colon, rectum, stomach, and surgical treatment of diseases, Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG), etc.
  • He is actively involved in several health awareness camps and has both national and international publications under his credit.
Prof. Can Atalay, M.D.

Prof. Can Atalay, M.D.

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
28+ years of experience
Professor
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  • Prof. Can Atalay, M.D. is a renowned General Surgeon and has experience of more than 24 years.
  • He has expertise over the treatment of Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Breast Biopsy, Core, Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpectomy, Colon Cancer Surgery, and Hemorrhoids.
  • His clinical interest lies in Benign breast diseases, Fibrocystic diseases, Fibroadenoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Nipple discharge, Accessory breast pathology, Breast cancer surgery and treatment, and Oncoplastic surgery.
  • Prof. Can is an active member of SENATÜRK Senology Academy and Head of Basic Science, Board of Turkish Surgical Association, Ankara Breast Diseases Association, and General Secretary of Turkish Federation of Breast Diseases Societies.
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  • Prof. Can Atalay, M.D. is a renowned General Surgeon and has experience of more than 24 years.
  • He has expertise over the treatment of Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Breast Biopsy, Core, Breast Biopsy, Open/Lumpectomy, Colon Cancer Surgery, and Hemorrhoids.
  • His clinical interest lies in Benign breast diseases, Fibrocystic diseases, Fibroadenoma, Paget's disease of the breast, Nipple discharge, Accessory breast pathology, Breast cancer surgery and treatment, and Oncoplastic surgery.
  • Prof. Can is an active member of SENATÜRK Senology Academy and Head of Basic Science, Board of Turkish Surgical Association, Ankara Breast Diseases Association, and General Secretary of Turkish Federation of Breast Diseases Societies.
Dr. Omer Vefik Ozozan

Dr. Omer Vefik Ozozan

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
27+ years of experience
Associate Professor
4.4 (13 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Omer Vefik Ozozan is a General Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with 24+ years of experience in the field.
  • He completed his graduation from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and did his Specialization from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic.
  • His area of interest lies in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Transplantation, Oncological Surgery, Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Bariatric Surgery, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG, etc.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Minimal Invasive Surgery Association, and Colorectal Surgery Association.
  • Dr. Ozozan has attended several workshops and conferences in the field of General Surgery.
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  • Dr. Omer Vefik Ozozan is a General Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with 24+ years of experience in the field.
  • He completed his graduation from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine and did his Specialization from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic.
  • His area of interest lies in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Transplantation, Oncological Surgery, Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox, and surgical treatment), Bariatric Surgery, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, pEG, etc.
  • He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, Minimal Invasive Surgery Association, and Colorectal Surgery Association.
  • Dr. Ozozan has attended several workshops and conferences in the field of General Surgery.
Dr. Selim Sozen

Dr. Selim Sozen

Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
20+ years of experience
Consultant
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  • Dr. Selim Sözen is a known Bariatric Surgeon with experience of more than 16 years.
  • Dr. SÖZEN is an author of 93 publications including 3 book chapters, as well as a review boards of several journals.
  • He has expertise over the treatment of Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally, Invasive Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical, Oncology, Hepatopancreatobilliary Surgery, Bariatric Surgery For Morbid Obesity, Bariatric, and Medicine, Endocrine Surgery, Esophageal Diseases, Breast Surgery, Esophagectomy.
  • Professionally he is associated with the Turkish Surgical Association.
  • He completed liver transplantation surgery at İnönü University(General Surgery Department, 2014–2015, Turkey).
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  • Dr. Selim Sözen is a known Bariatric Surgeon with experience of more than 16 years.
  • Dr. SÖZEN is an author of 93 publications including 3 book chapters, as well as a review boards of several journals.
  • He has expertise over the treatment of Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally, Invasive Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical, Oncology, Hepatopancreatobilliary Surgery, Bariatric Surgery For Morbid Obesity, Bariatric, and Medicine, Endocrine Surgery, Esophageal Diseases, Breast Surgery, Esophagectomy.
  • Professionally he is associated with the Turkish Surgical Association.
  • He completed liver transplantation surgery at İnönü University(General Surgery Department, 2014–2015, Turkey).
Dr. Haci Mehmet Odabasi

Dr. Haci Mehmet Odabasi

General Surgeon
Istanbul, Turkey
27+ years of experience
Consultant
4.7 (13 Ratings)
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  • Dr. Haci Mehmet Odabasi is a well-known General Surgeon with an experience of more than 23 years.
  • He is an active member of the Turkish Association for Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgery and the Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.
  • After his pre-undergraduate studies, he successfully completed his medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of a medical doctor.
  • Later, he specialized in Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and became a General Surgery specialist.
  • He has expertise in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery, ERCP, Endoscopy, Endocrine Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, etc.
  • He has written 21 Articles published in international peer-review journals, 17 Papers presented in international scientific meetings, 16 Articles published at local peer-review journals, and 38 Abstracts presented at local scientific meetings and published in proceedings.
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  • Dr. Haci Mehmet Odabasi is a well-known General Surgeon with an experience of more than 23 years.
  • He is an active member of the Turkish Association for Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgery and the Turkish Association of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery.
  • After his pre-undergraduate studies, he successfully completed his medical education at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine and received the title of a medical doctor.
  • Later, he specialized in Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital and became a General Surgery specialist.
  • He has expertise in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery, ERCP, Endoscopy, Endocrine Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, etc.
  • He has written 21 Articles published in international peer-review journals, 17 Papers presented in international scientific meetings, 16 Articles published at local peer-review journals, and 38 Abstracts presented at local scientific meetings and published in proceedings.

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