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Best Metabolic surgery endocrinologists in Istanbul: TOP 13 doctors

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Burcin Batman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
18 years of experience
4.5
147 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Burcin Batman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
18 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity

Dr. Burçin Batman is an Associate Professor, who has studied and worked in the field of medicine, including Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic inguinal and umbilical hernias. He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, World Obesity Association, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, Society of Endocrine Surgery, and National Society for Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery, and has experience working at Firat University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Mus Bulanik State Hospital, and LIV Hospital.

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Omer Avlanmis
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Omer Avlanmis

General surgeon
24 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.Read more
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Hasan Erdem
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.8
19 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic

Hasan Erdem

General surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course

Dr. HE is a General Surgery Specialist and Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions. He has vast experience in the field, having worked in various hospitals in Turkey and having completed certificates and courses such as Anorectal Physiology Course, Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course. He is a member of several organizations such as International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Turkish Surgical Association, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, and Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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Turkey, Istanbul
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Atilla Akova
General surgeon
33 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Bariatric Istanbul

Atilla Akova

General surgeon
33 years of experience
Dr. Atilla Akova is a general surgeon with 30 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and diabetes surgery (bariatric surgery), offering treatments such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, metabolic surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and stomach resection.Read more
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Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik
Hair transplant specialist
75 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Elinda Clinic

Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik

Hair transplant specialist
75 years of experience

Plastic Surgery: We offer plastic surgery services with our experienced surgeons using up-to-date techniques. We aim to achieve natural and aesthetic results by producing solutions specific to each individual's needs.

Hair, Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation: We offer special solutions to those struggling with hair loss, sparse beard or eyebrow problems. Our expert team aims to achieve natural results that suit the person's facial features.

Filling Applications: We safely perform filling applications used for facial rejuvenation and contouring with our expert aesthetic surgeons. With our approach that prioritizes naturalness, we help our customers achieve the look they want.

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Volkan Tumentemur
General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Zaren Clinic

Volkan Tumentemur

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Educational Status

  • 1998-2004 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2008-2014 Mayıs University, Department of General Surgery

Institutions He Works For

  • 2004 Gümüşhane Private Medical Center
  • 2004-2006 Gümüşhane-Torul State Hospital Emergency Service
  • 2006-2008 Torul Health Group Directorate
  • 2014-2016 Van Erciş State Hospital (General Surgery Specialist)
  • Büyükçekmece Kolan Hospital
  • Özel Florya Hospital

Skills And Expertise

  • Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Gallbladder and Liver Diseases
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Anal Region Diseases
  • Breast Diseases
  • Stomach Botox and Gastric Balloon Applications
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Metabolic surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Metabolic surgery doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Metabolic surgery doctors in the world?

The specialist’s CV contains details about the doctor’s expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates, and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Metabolic surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a doctor's consultation?

The price for the consultation on Metabolic surgery varies between experts and depends on certain factors, such as:

  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
  • the medical degree and educational background
  • the doctor’s workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Akin Unal
General surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Sava clinic

Akin Unal

General surgeon
15 years of experience

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

 

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

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Drhasan Lice
General surgeon
32 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Sava clinic

Drhasan Lice

General surgeon
32 years of experience

He was born in 1967 in Istanbul. He completed primary, secondary, and high school in Istanbul. 

He graduated from Capa Medical Faculty in 1993.He worked as an assistant at Taksim Training and Research Hospital between 1994-1998. Between 1998 and 2012, 

he served on diagnosis and therapeutic solutions in General Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopy Surgery, and Endoscopy in the 2nd Surgery Clinic at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He is married and has 2 children. He speaks Turkish and English.

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