Best bariatric surgeons in Turkey: TOP 180 doctors
accreditations:
- Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, notably gastric sleeve and gastric balloon.
- Internationally trained with experience across Turkey.
- Performed over 1000 obesity surgery cases in 6 years.
- Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, enhancing his expertise.
- Holds an Associate Professor title in General Surgery.
- Member of World Obesity Association and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
- Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
accreditations:
- Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery options: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
- International training in Turkey, advancing skills in bariatric procedures.
- Member of Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
- Completed a Bariatric Surgery masterclass in 2017.
- European Society of Coloproctology member, relevant for post-surgical care.
- Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery candidates.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $3700 - $3950 |
| Stomach stapling | $3910.47 - $4370.53 |
| Gastric bypass | $4370.53 - $5290.64 |
- Renowned specialist in Weight Loss Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
- Trained at Cleveland Clinic Institute of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, USA.
- Expertise from Diabetes Surgery Center, Cornell Medical School.
- Focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
- International practice in the USA and Turkey.
- Proficient in advanced bariatric procedures for long-term weight management.
- Active member of key obesity and metabolic surgery institutions.
- Provides online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric bypass | $3500 |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $3750 |
| Gastric balloon | $4500 |
Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is a General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Type 2 diabetes surgeries. He has trained extensively in advanced laparoscopy and infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. He is an active member of several professional associations and a founding member of the Manisa Breast Surgery Association.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $2500 - $3000 |
| Gastric balloon | $1500 |
| Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) | $2352 - $2571 |
- 2021 - 2022, Tokat/Turkey
TOKAT STATE HOSPİTAL
General Surgeon - 2015 - 2020, Samsun/Turkey
ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNİVERSİTY, FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
Research Assistant - 2013 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
MEMORİAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPİTAL
General Surgeon - 2013 - 2015, Erzincan/Turkey
ERZİNCAN MENGÜCEK GAZİ TRAİNİNG AND RESEARCH HOSPİTAL
General Practitioner
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric balloon | $3331 |
| Gastric bypass | $3250 - $5000 |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $2900 - $4500 |
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20 top ranked Weight Loss Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.
Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.
At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric balloon | $1422 - $2188 |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $2800 |
| Stomach resection | $2000 - $2740 |
EXPERIENCE
2024 - Halen, Istanbul/Turkey
MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Obesity Surgery
2020 - 2024, Batumi/Turkey
BAHÇEŞEHİR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Obesity Surgery
2018 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey
MEDİCİNE HOSPITAL ISTANBUL
Obesity Surgery
2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Turkey
KOLAN HOSPITAL
Obesity Surgery
2014 - 2017, Ankara/Turkey
MIGHTY HOSPITAL
Obesity Surgery
2012 - 2014, Ankara/Turkey
KORU HOSPITAL
Chief Physician
2011 - 2012, Elazığ/Turkey
ELAZIĞ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Head of General Surgery Department
2006 - 2011, Ankara/Turkey
DR.ABDURRAHMAN YURTASLAN ANKARA ONCOLOGY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
General Surgery Department
2002 - 2006, Ankara/Turkey
ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL
Chief Physician/Head of General Surgery Department
1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Turkey
ISTANBUL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR KARTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Emergency and Trauma Service
EDUCATION
2020
PROFESSOR
2012
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Turkey
KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING and RESEARCH HOSPITAL
General Surgery Speciality Training
1986 - 1991, Ankara/Turkey
ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Doctor Training
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| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $6000 |
| Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery | $8000 |
| Gastric balloon | $3500 |
2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
General Surgery Specialist
2016 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY AND ATAŞEHİR HOSPITALS
Director of the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases
2015 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKOY HOSPITAL
Director of Colon and Rectum Surgery and Gastrointestinal Sy Motility Unit
2012 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
TC ISTANBUL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY GENERAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
Faculty Member, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
2011 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL
Chief of General Surgery Clinic
2008 - 2011, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL
Deputy Chief of General Surgery Clinic
2005 - 2008, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAYDARPASA NUMBER EA HOSPITAL
Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic
2003 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MINISTRY OF HEALTH SISLI ETFAL EA HOSPITAL
Chief Assistant of General Surgery Clinic
1997 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
TC ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY
Clinical Chief Assistant of the Department of General Surgery
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $6000 |
| Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery | $8000 |
| Gastric balloon | $3500 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $4600.56 |
| Gastric bypass | $6325.77 |
accreditations:
Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.
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Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı
İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.
2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sii cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.
2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Stomach resection | $8000 - $13000 |
| Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass | $7000 - $10000 |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $3750 |
Dr. Taha Sonmez is a renowned aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 17 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures including hand surgery, tissue transplants, rhinoplasty, liposuction, body shaping, and head and neck surgery. Dr. Sonmez has received recognition as the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey and is affiliated with several esteemed medical associations. His range of operations includes liposuction, breast lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tuck, otoplasty (ear surgery), injections, rejuvenation therapy, and various types of liposuction.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $2800 - $4000 |
| Gastric balloon | $2000 - $3800 |
| Gastric bypass | $3500 - $5000 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Stomach resection | $345.04 - $575.07 |
Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı, MD
Accredited Metabolic, Bariatric, and Weight-Loss Surgeon
Dr. Erdem Can Yardımcı is a highly skilled, accredited bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in metabolic, bariatric, and weight-loss surgery. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious 19 Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in Samsun (2005-2011) and completed his surgical specialization at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2013-2018). Over the years, he has become a trusted expert in performing complex surgical procedures.
Dr. Yardımcı has served in prominent positions, including at Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital's Organ Transplant Clinic in Istanbul (2021-2022) and Tokat Medical Park Hospital (2020-2021). Since 2022, he has been an essential part of the Clinics United team in Antalya, where he continues to transform lives through safe and effective bariatric surgeries.
As an accredited bariatric surgeon, Dr. Yardımcı has participated in numerous international training programs and conferences, staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in obesity surgery. His dedication to patient care, combined with his continuous professional development, ensures that every patient receives world-class treatment and compassionate support throughout their journey.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) | $3795.46 - $4140.5 |
| Gastric bypass | $4140.5 - $4485.54 |
Dr. Osman Aktas has been serving as a general surgeon at Ataşehir Avicenna Hospital since 2005. Born in Kayseri in 1960, he graduated with his medical degree from Ankara University in 1983. Following his graduation, he fulfilled his military service in medical units for two years. He completed his general surgery residency at GATA from 1986 to 1990. After specializing in general surgery, He held key positions as head of general surgery departments and chief physician in several prominent military hospitals, including Tatvan, Diyarbakır, Ankara, and Manisa.
Dr. Osman has had a special focus on endoscopic surgery since 1995. He received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery techniques in Germany and has successfully performed a wide range of laparoscopic procedures. His expertise extends to gallbladder surgery, abdominal wall and inguinal hernia repairs, appendicitis, reflux and stomach surgeries, as well as complex cases such as gastrointestinal tumors, intestinal obstructions, and various other intestinal diseases, all managed through minimally invasive methods.
In 2002, Dr. Osman transitioned to the private sector, where he broadened his practice to include modern treatments for anal diseases like hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures, utilizing advanced techniques such as laser therapy.
Dr. Osman is also recognized for his significant contributions to oncological surgery. He has a wealth of experience in the surgical treatment of various cancers, including breast and thyroid cancer, where he has implemented new treatment methods that reduce the risk of complications. His surgical expertise spans critical cancer surgeries, such as the Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer resections, gastric cancer, and other complex malignancies. Additionally, his skills in metabolic surgery have led to lasting outcomes for patients suffering from obesity and diabetes, ensuring a better quality of life through sustained weight loss and reduced risk of diabetes.
With his vast experience and advanced skills in both laparoscopic and cancer surgeries, Dr. Osman remains at the forefront of surgical excellence, offering innovative and comprehensive care to all his patients.
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Gastric balloon | $1725.21 - $2875.35 |
| Gastric bypass | $4025.49 |
| Stomach resection | $2875.35 |
Education
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / 2003
- Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital / 2009
Experience
- 2023 - Presently Güneşli Erdem Hospital
- 2021 - 2023 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
- 2019 - 2021 Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
- 2017 - 2019 Private Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
- 2011 - 2017 Private Camlica Erdem Hospital
- 2010 - 2011 Göle State Hospital
- 2009 - 2010 Edremit Military Hospital
Professional Memberships
TTB-Istanbul Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgery Association
Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
Procedures Performed
- Laparoscopic gastric cancer, colon cancer and rectal cancer operations
- Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery
- Laparoscopic appendectomy (appendicitis)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder)
- Endocrine Surgery
- Gastroenterology Surgery
- Tube Stomach Surgery
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Balloon
- Swallowable Gastric Balloon
- hemorrhoid disease
- Anal fissure-fistula disease
- inguinal hernia
- incisional hernia
- umbilical hernia
- anal abscess
- hair transplant surgery
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Stomach resection | $345.04 - $575.07 |
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