Best Obesity bariatric surgeons: TOP 197 doctors

• Specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, including gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastric balloon.
• Has practiced at medical institutions in Turkey, including Firat University, Istanbul University, and LIV Hospital.
• Standard treatments: gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, metabolic surgeries, diet, and lifestyle changes.
• Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, World Obesity Association, and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Speaks Turkish and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.

• Specializes in obesity treatment through advanced laparoscopic surgery and bariatric procedures.
• Utilizes methods such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric banding.
• Has international practice experience at medical centers in Turkey and near the Syrian border.
• Founder of Lotus Bariatrics, serving patients worldwide since 2017.
• Member of the highest volume center in laparoscopic surgery, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.

• Dr. Halil Coskun specializes in obesity treatment using gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and gastric balloon.
• He has performed over 5,000 treatments for obesity with a focus on metabolic surgery.
• He has international training experience at the Cleveland Clinic Institute of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, USA, and the Diabetes Surgery Center at Cornell Medical School.
• Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Chairman of the Education and Research Commission of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Foundation.

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.

• 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

• Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in the treatment of obesity with over 30 years of experience.
• He utilizes laparoscopic surgery, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery to manage obesity.
• He has trained and practiced at clinics in Spain and Latin America, contributing to his extensive international experience.
• He is the Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center, which is accredited by IFSO for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• He is a member of the Medical Board at Teknon Medical Center, committed to maintaining high medical standards.

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.

Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

• Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski specializes in the treatment of obesity, focusing on bariatric surgery and lifestyle interventions.
• Treatments for obesity include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, and metabolic surgery.
• Dr. Kowalski has international experience practicing at medical institutions in Poland and has received training in advanced bariatric techniques.
• Awards: Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson; Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery by Olympus.
• Member of the Polish Medical Society, the Society of Polish Surgeons, and the Metabolic and Bariatric Section of the Society of Polish Surgeons.

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

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.

• Dr. Michal Kazanowski specializes in obesity treatment using the Allurion gastric balloon.
• Methods: Allurion Programme, dietary counseling, lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, and minimally invasive surgery.
• Dr. Kazanowski has experience practicing at clinics in Poland and other European countries.
• Conducted a webinar on non-invasive obesity treatment with the Allurion gastric balloon.
• Member of the Polish Society of Surgeons, committed to maintaining high medical standards.

• Specialist in obesity treatment through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and metabolic surgery.
• Has experience practicing at medical institutions in Spain, focusing on advanced surgical techniques.
• Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Navarre School of Medicine (1996-2003).
• Member of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO) and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).

Dr. Farid Rafiyev is a specialist in pediatric health, gastrointestinal, general, and pancreatic surgery. He has written 21 scientific articles. He also holds a patent and has developed three practical proposals. These achievements show his dedication to improving surgical practice.

Dr. Rafiyev is a certified expert in laparoscopic surgery. He also holds the Bronze International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence certification. He is a member of several leading global surgical societies. This highlights his recognition in the international medical community.

• Prof. Piotr Major specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating morbid obesity, which include laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
• He has performed over 1,600 bariatric procedures, including revision surgeries.
• He graduated from the Medical Department of Collegium Medicum at Jagiellonian University and has specialized in general surgery since 2010.
• Prof. Major has experience in international practice, having worked at medical institutions in Poland, and has numerous publications in both national and international journals.
• He is a member of The Association of Polish Surgeons and The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon with 26 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic and weight-loss surgeries. He has performed more than 6,200 procedures. Dr. Kara co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center and is recognized as a leader in his field.

He holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association, awarded in 2008. Dr. Kara has received several awards in both international and national scientific competitions. He invented and patented a laparoscopic surgical instrument. He has also published over 30 medical articles.

Dr. Kara is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, and the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

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.

Dr Ahmed M. Ammar 

Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon

Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery 

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

MB Bch, MSc Surgery, MD Surgery, MRCS England 

Member of the European Hernia Society 

Dr Ammar has a 10 year experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He is specialized in laparoscopic procedures involving laparoscopic repairs of different types of hernias, bariatric procedures, biliary procedures. 

Surgeries are performed in the best hospitals well known for its safety and hospitality standards, using the best laparoscopic instruments and setting. 

A lifelong follow up of our patients is always provided