Best Obesity bariatric surgeons in Turkey: TOP 128 doctors

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Yasar Tuna
Gastroenterologist
28 years of experience
3.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Yasar Tuna

Gastroenterologist
28 years of experience

Education and Specialization

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
  • Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
  • Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
  • Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
  • Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

 

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Education and Specialization

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (English) – Hacettepe University, 1997
  • Master’s Degree – Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, 2004
  • Ph.D. / Proficiency / Medical Specialization – Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, 2007

Experience

  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine 1998/2004
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine  2004/2007
  • Urfa Training and Research Hospital 2008/2009
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology  2010/2011
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2011/2013
  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology 2013/2017
  • Medical Park Antalya Hospital, Gastroenterology Department and Organ Transplant Center

 

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3.0
1 review
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Gastric bypass $3800
Gastric balloon $2700
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3000
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Mete Akin
Gastroenterologist
24 years of experience
3.0
1 review
Turkey, Antalya
Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Mete Akin

Gastroenterologist
24 years of experience

Education and Specialization

  • 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
  • 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
  • 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

  • 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
  • 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
  • 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
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Education and Specialization

  • 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
  • 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
  • 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

  • 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
  • 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
  • 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
  • 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
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3.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $3800
Gastric balloon $2700
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3000
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Mehmet Akif Aydin
Surgical oncologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Mehmet Akif Aydin

Surgical oncologist
27 years of experience

Education
1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Experience
1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Medical Association
-Turkish Surgical Society
-Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
-Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
-Society of Endocrine Surgery

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Education
1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Experience
1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Medical Association
-Turkish Surgical Society
-Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
-Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
-Society of Endocrine Surgery

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Muzaffer Onder Oner
Endocrinologist
19 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Medicalpoint International Hospital

Muzaffer Onder Oner

Endocrinologist
19 years of experience

Education and Expertise

  • DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

  • Hernia Surgery
  • Breast Diseases
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Gallbladder Diseases
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Esophageal Cancer

Treatment Methods

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Reflux Surgery
  • Revision Surgery
  • SADI-S Surgery
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Swallowable Gastric Balloon

Experience

  • Bulent Ecevit University General Surgery
  • Van Education and Research Hospital
  • Izmir Private Egeşehir Hospital
  • Izmir Private Egepol Hospital
  • Izmir Private Central Hospital
  • Izmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital

Professional Memberships

  • National Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Society of Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery
  • National Society of Colon Rectal Surgery
  • National Society for Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • National Society of Robotic Surgery
  • National Society of Endocrine Surgery
  • Ifso (International Federation Of Surgery Of Obesity)
  • National Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery
  • National Turkish Obesity Research Association
  • Espen (European Society For Clinical Nutrition And Metabolism)
  • Kepan (Association of Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition)
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Education and Expertise

  • DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

  • Hernia Surgery
  • Breast Diseases
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Gallbladder Diseases
  • Thyroid Diseases
  • Esophageal Cancer

Treatment Methods

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Reflux Surgery
  • Revision Surgery
  • SADI-S Surgery
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Swallowable Gastric Balloon

Experience

  • Bulent Ecevit University General Surgery
  • Van Education and Research Hospital
  • Izmir Private Egeşehir Hospital
  • Izmir Private Egepol Hospital
  • Izmir Private Central Hospital
  • Izmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital

Professional Memberships

  • National Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Society of Hepato Pancreatico Biliary Surgery
  • National Society of Colon Rectal Surgery
  • National Society for Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • National Society of Robotic Surgery
  • National Society of Endocrine Surgery
  • Ifso (International Federation Of Surgery Of Obesity)
  • National Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery
  • National Turkish Obesity Research Association
  • Espen (European Society For Clinical Nutrition And Metabolism)
  • Kepan (Association of Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition)
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Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu
General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital

Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu

General surgeon
28 years of experience

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 18.08.1968

Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli

Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to

TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)

Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)

Foreign Language: English

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

- May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

- July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital

- Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 18.08.1968

Place of Birth: Konya – Cihanbeyli

Higher Education: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (1991)

Specialization: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery

Specialization Graduation Thesis: Comparison of L-thyroxine Bromocriptine in Relation to

TSH Suppression After Total Thyroidectomy (19.02.1997)

Military Service: Sivas Military Hospital (1999-2000)

Foreign Language: English

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

- May 15, 1997-1999 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

- July 1999 – September 2000 – Sivas Military Hospital

- Since October 2000 – Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital, General Surgeon

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Elif Serenay
Dietitian
4 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Elif Serenay

Dietitian
4 years of experience

Specializations

Weight Loss / Gain Programs

Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery

Nutrition in Diabetes

Childhood Nutrition

Pregnancy Nutrition

Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition in Digestive System Diseases

Nutrition During Breastfeeding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Specializations

Weight Loss / Gain Programs

Nutrition in Bariatric Surgery

Nutrition in Diabetes

Childhood Nutrition

Pregnancy Nutrition

Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases

Nutrition in Digestive System Diseases

Nutrition During Breastfeeding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4.5
3 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $6378
Gastric band $5350
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $5400
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Huseyin Sinan
General surgeon
22 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
TWT Health Clinic

Huseyin Sinan

General surgeon
22 years of experience

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Ezgi Sevic
Dietitian
6 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital

Ezgi Sevic

Dietitian
6 years of experience

NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

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NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

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5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4543.88
Gastric bypass $6247.84
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Mustafa Unal
Plastic surgeon
11 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Mustafa Unal

Plastic surgeon
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Parla Clinic
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

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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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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4.8
19 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $5214.11 - $5441.3
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4078.14 - $4305.33
Gastric band
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Asim Uslu
Plastic surgeon
16 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic

Asim Uslu

Plastic surgeon
16 years of experience
Dr. Asim Uslu is a respected Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, recognized for his personalized cosmetic procedures. He has been awarded as the 'Doctor of the Year' in Antalya and is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD). He specializes in a range of operations including Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and more.Read more
Dr. Asim Uslu is a respected Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, recognized for his personalized cosmetic procedures. He has been awarded as the 'Doctor of the Year' in Antalya and is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD). He specializes in a range of operations including Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and more.
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Professor Burhan Mayir Md
Colorectal surgeon
25 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic

Professor Burhan Mayir Md

Colorectal surgeon
25 years of experience

Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.

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Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.

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Biliopancreatic diversion $5225.47 - $5452.66
Gastric balloon $1419.96 - $2215.14
Gastric bypass $3975.9 - $4203.09
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Alper Hacioglu
Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Alper Hacioglu

Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Alper Hacioglu is a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in various operations including umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, liver resection, appendectomy, small intestine resection, lumpectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, lipoma removal, and various gastric surgeries like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, post-bariatric plastic surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.Read more
Dr. Alper Hacioglu is a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in various operations including umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, liver resection, appendectomy, small intestine resection, lumpectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, lipoma removal, and various gastric surgeries like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, post-bariatric plastic surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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Gastric balloon $1800 - $2200
Gastric bypass $4500 - $5000
Gastric band $2500 - $3000
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Muslum Tarkan
Colorectal surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Muslum Tarkan

Colorectal surgeon
28 years of experience
Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.Read more
Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.
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Gastric balloon $1800 - $2200
Gastric bypass $4500 - $5000
Gastric band $2500 - $3000
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Serdar Kacar
General surgeon
31 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Odin Clinic

Serdar Kacar

General surgeon
31 years of experience

I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

  • Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
  • Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
  • Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
  • General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
  • Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1

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I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

  • Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
  • Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
  • Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
  • General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
  • Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1

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Gastric balloon $1969 - $2407
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Faruk Cavdar
General surgeon
25 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Aktif International Hospital

Faruk Cavdar

General surgeon
25 years of experience
Assist. Prof. Dr. Faruk Cavdar is a general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, liver, biliary tract, and pancreatic tumors and diseases. He has expertise in arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation and indwelling catheter placement for hemodialysis patients. He has contributed to numerous publications in international refereed journals on a broad range of topics.Read more
Assist. Prof. Dr. Faruk Cavdar is a general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, liver, biliary tract, and pancreatic tumors and diseases. He has expertise in arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation and indwelling catheter placement for hemodialysis patients. He has contributed to numerous publications in international refereed journals on a broad range of topics.
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5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $4357
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4543.88
Gastric balloon $4259.89
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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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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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Nurullah Bulbuller
General surgeon
18 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Antalya
NewMe Health Clinic

Nurullah Bulbuller

General surgeon
18 years of experience
Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller is a proficient surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has successfully performed over 10,000 surgeries and is skilled in various procedures including Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, Gastric bypass. He is an active member of several professional organizations and has chaired national congresses on obesity and metabolic surgery.Read more
Dr. Nurullah Bulbuller is a proficient surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery. He has successfully performed over 10,000 surgeries and is skilled in various procedures including Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, Gastric bypass. He is an active member of several professional organizations and has chaired national congresses on obesity and metabolic surgery.
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Volkan Tümentemur
General surgeon
15 years of experience
4.8
7 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipunto Clinic

Volkan Tümentemur

General surgeon
15 years of experience
Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.Read more
Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.
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Dr Yahya Ozel
General surgeon
35 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Yahya Ozel

General surgeon
35 years of experience
Dr. Yahya Ozel is a bariatric surgeon with over 34 years of experience. He specializes in various procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with a strong foundation in gastroenterology and general surgery. He is a member of multiple medical associations like the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.Read more
Dr. Yahya Ozel is a bariatric surgeon with over 34 years of experience. He specializes in various procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with a strong foundation in gastroenterology and general surgery. He is a member of multiple medical associations like the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.
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