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Best Obesity bariatric surgeons: TOP 187 doctors

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Huseyin Ozden
Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Huseyin Ozden

Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Sivas
Medicana Sivas Hospital
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Gontrand Lopez-nava Breviere
Gastroenterologist
33 years of experience

Gontrand Lopez-nava Breviere

Gastroenterologist
33 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro
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Ibrahim Karatas
General surgeon
30 years of experience
4.2
8 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. K Clinics

Ibrahim Karatas

General surgeon
30 years of experience
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
4.2
8 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $2735
Gastric balloon $1500 - $1800
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) $2352 - $2571
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Akin Unal
General surgeon
7 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
HappyYou Health

Akin Unal

General surgeon
7 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he completed his specialization in emergency medicine at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Between 2018-2020, he fulfilled his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Since 2020, he has been continuing his service at Avrasya Hospital and has specialized in general surgery and obesity surgery for the last five years.

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Baris Demiriz
Gastroenterologist
10 years of experience
5.0
156 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. MED Clinic

Baris Demiriz

Gastroenterologist
10 years of experience
Dr. Baris Demiriz is a distinguished general and bariatric surgeon in Turkey with 15 years of experience. He is renowned for his expertise in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Demiriz has numerous articles published in national and international journals.Read more
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John Blacks
Plastic surgeon
25 years of experience

John Blacks

Plastic surgeon
25 years of experience
Greece, Thessaloniki
Veselibu Clinic
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Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt
General surgeon
20 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews

Mehmet Abdussamet Bozkurt

General surgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
4.3
16 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric band $6000
Gastric bypass $12500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $11000
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Doc Dr Ali Durmus
General surgeon
26 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions

Doc Dr Ali Durmus

General surgeon
26 years of experience

Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.

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M Altan Kaya
General surgeon
30 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul

M Altan Kaya

General surgeon
30 years of experience
Dr. M Altan Kaya is a well-experienced surgeon specializing in a wide range of operations including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, breast cancer surgery, and hemorrhoidectomy. He has received advanced training in minimally invasive techniques and has been a part of several prestigious surgical societies.Read more
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Gokhan Yilmaz
Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Gokhan Yilmaz

Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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Peter Schenker
Pediatric surgeon
18 years of experience
4.6
57 reviews
Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen

Peter Schenker

Pediatric surgeon
18 years of experience

Membership in societies:

Expert of scientific journals 

Close co-operation with leading surgeons

Membership of the German Medical Association 

Specialities:

Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Gastrointestinal oncology surgery

Oncological surgery

Haemorrhoids treatment

Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas

Work Experience:

2005: Specialist in the field of surgery

2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation

2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)

2013: Specialist in visceral surgery

2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery

2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)

2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen

Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.

Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.

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4.6
57 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $22730.8
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Huseyin Ayhan Kayaoglu
General surgeon
25 years of experience

Huseyin Ayhan Kayaoglu

General surgeon
25 years of experience

accreditations:

Joint Commission International
Turkey, Bursa
PROF. DR. HÜSEYİN AYHAN KAYAOĞLU
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Yigit
Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Renovated Me Clinic

Yigit

Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience
Dr. Yigit S. Guner is a board-certified pediatric surgeon, specializing in general and thoracic surgeries for infants, children, and teens. He is also well-versed in the management of various clinical conditions such as hernias, hydrocele, circumcision, and tumors. His surgical skills include appendectomy, gastric polyps removal, resection of gallbladder, stomach resection, and complex treatment of pancreatitis among others. Dr. Guner is recognized for his research contributions and regularly presents lectures at national conferences.Read more
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Farid Rafiyev
Gastrointestinal surgeon
18 years of experience
4.6
14 reviews
Azerbaijan, Baku
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku

Farid Rafiyev

Gastrointestinal surgeon
18 years of experience
Dr. Farid Rafiyev specializes in pediatric health, gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery, and pancreatic surgery. He has contributed to the field with 21 articles, an invention, and 3 effective proposals. He is a certified Expert of Laparoscopic Surgery and a Bronze-Certified International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon.Read more
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Peter Vasas
General surgeon
20 years of experience
3.7
12 reviews
Hungary, Budapest
Liv Duna Medical Center

Peter Vasas

General surgeon
20 years of experience
Dr. Peter Vasas is a Consultant Bariatric Surgeon with a specialization in general, hepatobiliary, lower GI, and upper GI surgeries. He has performed over 800 bariatric procedures, including revisions, with remarkable safety results. His expertise includes gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs, gallstone surgery, gastro-oesophageal reflux surgery, and minimally invasive colo-proctology.Read more
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Gokhan Yagci
General surgeon
36 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Guven Hospital

Gokhan Yagci

General surgeon
36 years of experience

WORK EXPERIENCE    :

1989-1990    Internship, Gulhane Military Medical Academy
1990-1992    Physician, 13th Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Seymen, Turkey 1996-1998    General Surgeon, Mobile Surgical Hospital, Hakkari, Turkey
1998-2001    General Surgeon, 600 Beds Mevki Military Hospital, Ankara, Turkey 1999    Brigade Surgeon, Stabilization Forces, NATO, Bosnia-Herzegovina
2001-2015    Gülhane Military Medical Academy
2015-    Özel Ankara Güven Hospital

Private Practice Experience

2009-2011    Özel Magnet Medical Center
2011- 2013    Özel Çağ Hospital
2013-2015    Özel İnternational Medicana Ankara Hospital
2015-    Özel Ankara Güven Hospital

Private Practice Experience for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

I have been involved in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery since 2011. Mainly in private practice. I have done over 2500 sleeve gastrectomy’s and more than 900 gastric bypass and metabolic surgery procedures with a total of over 3400 Obesity and Metabolic Surgery operations

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Yagmur Celikkaya
General practitioner
14 years of experience

Yagmur Celikkaya

General practitioner
14 years of experience
Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus
Celikkaya Clinic
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Basar Aksoy
General surgeon
21 years of experience

Basar Aksoy

General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Gaziantep
SANKO Üniversitesi Hastanesi
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