Best Gastric band bariatric surgeons: TOP 132 doctors

Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

• 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. 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.

Some of the most relevant points in Dr. Rosales' CV are:

- Dr. Gabriel Rosales obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
- He completed his residency in general surgery and advanced laparoscopy at the Hospital Christus Muguerza Alta Especialidad hospital endorsed by the Joint Commission International (JCI).
- He completed his advanced training in laparoscopic skills at the Hospital Christus Muguerza Alta Especialidad.
- Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (IFSO)
- Member of the American Society of Endoscopist Surgeons (ASMBS)
- Active Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) .
- Member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
- Belongs to the International Council of Medicine and Surgery based on the United States (International Board of Medicine and Surgery (IBMS).
- Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
- Has completed multiple training courses in Mexico and the United States.
- Member of the surgical staff of the most recognized Hospitals in northern Mexico.
- As an experienced surgeon in obesity surgery in Monterrey, Piedras Negras and Laredo, he is recognized by his patients and colleagues.

EXPERIENCE AND STUDIES/MEETINGS

He focused his career in the field when he realized that bariatric surgery procedures offer patients such a life-changing experience.

‍Throughout his career he has participated in more than 8000 gastric sleeve and Lap band procedures.

- Completed his general surgery and advanced laparoscopic residency at Christus Muguerza High Speciality Hospital a Joint Commission International accredited hospital.

- Multiple training courses in Mexico and USA.

- As an experienced weight loss surgeon in Piedras Negras, Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey, Mexico, he is highly regarded by his patients and peers a like.

These professional affiliations allow Dr. Rosales to remain on the leading-edge of developments in weight loss surgery, so that he can provide innovative, effective treatment to all of his patients. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Rosales welcomes patients from throughout Mexico, the United States, and Canada.Dr. Rosales takes pride in his work, and nothing gives him more satisfaction than the health, happiness, and joy that his patients are able to achieve following weight loss surgery.

Dr. Gabriel Rosales earned his medical degree at the Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited university. (SACS from the U.S.)
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He completed his residency in General Surgery at Christus Muguerza High Specialty Hospital.

Studies:

• Título de Medicina
• Cedula Profesional
• Título Especialidad en Cirugía General
• Cédula Especialista
• 2007 - Christus Muguerza - Constancia Especialidad Médica
• 2007 - Christus Muguerza - Certificado Jefe Residentes Cirugia General
• 2007 - Christus Muguerza - Entrenamiento en Laparoscopia Básica y Avanzada
• 2010 - SAGES International member certificate
• 2014 - ASMBS International Member Certificate

Cursos de Postgrado y Congresos

• 1995 - Cruz Roja Mexicana - RCP Básico y Avanzado
• 2003 - Christus Muguerza - Curso RCP Básico y Avanzado
• 2004 - American College of Surgeons - Congreso Latinoamericano de Cirugía
• 2004 - Colegio Americano de Cirujanos - VIII Congreso Latinoamericano de Cirugía ACS
• 2004 - Facultad de Medicina UANL - Curso Avanzado de Apoyo en Trauma ATLS
• 2004 - Facultad de Medicina UANL - Curso Internacional Tópicos Selectos en Cirugía General
• 2005 - Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica - XVI Congreso Internacional de Cirugía Endoscópica
• 2005 - Cirugía de Control de Daños
• 2006 - Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica - Congreso Internacional de Cirugía Endoscópica
• 2006 - Facultad de Medicina UANL - Conceptos Actuales en Cirugía General
• 2006 - Hospital Central Militar - MiniFellowship Cirugia de Invasión Mínima
• 2006 - Asociacion Mexicana de Gastroenterologia - Controversias Actuales en Gastroenterología y Hepatología
• 2007 - Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía General - XXXI Congreso Internacional de Cirugía General
• 2007 - Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General - Certificado Especialista
• 2009 - Cine Med - Complex Bariatric Cases and Emerging Concepts
• 2009 - SAGES - Laparoscopic Foregut Surgery Hands On Course
• 2009 - SAGES - Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
• 2010 - SAGES - 12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
• 2011 - SAGES - Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
• 2014 - Facultad de Medicina UANL - XXV Congreso Anual Cirugía Moderna Basada en Evidencia
• 2014 - IFSO - IFSO XIX World Congress
• 2015 - Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía General - XXXIX Congreso Internacional de Cirugía General
• 2016 - Colegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas, A.C. - Primer Congreso Nacional para el Manejo Quirúrgico y Multidisciplinario de la Diabetes Tipo 2
• 2016 - Colegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas - Primer Curso de MGB/OAGB (Bypass Mini Gástrico)
• 2017 - SAGES - Scientific Session and Postgraduate Course

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 sistemi 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. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

• prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
• transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
• thyroidectomy
• nephrectomy
• bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).

Name Surname : Alpaslan TERZİ

Birthplace - Year : 1974

Academic Title : Prof. Dr.

Foreign Language : English

Education

M.S. - Faculty of Medicine - Akdeniz University / 1999

Ph.D./S.Qualification/ Medical Specialization - General Surgery - İnönü University / 2004

Associate Professor General Surgery / 2011

Work Experience

Dr. Res. Assoc. - İnönü University / 1999-2004

Op.Dr. -Gemerek State Hospital / 2004-2005

Lecturer - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2005-2005

Medical Second Lieutenant - Adana Military Hospital / 2005-2006

Assist. Prof. Dr. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2006-2011

Assoc. Prof. - Harran University Faculty of Medicine / 2011-2014

Assoc. Prof. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2014-2016

Assoc. Prof. - Primary Hospital (part-time) / 2015-2016

Prof. Dr. - Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine / 2016-

Assoc. Prof. - Medikalpark Batman Hospital / 2016-2018

Assoc. Prof. - Private Zilan Hospital / 2018-2020

Assoc. Prof. - Özel Batı Hospital / 2020-

Associations and NGOs Membership

Turkish Surgical Association

Endocrine Surgery Association

Turkish Medical Association

Certificates Received

Experimental Animal Use Certificate

Experimental Cell Culture Certificate

Scientific Congresses and Courses Attended

Breast Diseases Congress 2015- Antalya

7th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2015-Antalya

13th Medical-Surgical Endocrinology Postgraduate Education Course 2014-Antalya

19th National Surgery Congress 2014-Antalya

6th National Endocrine Surgery Congress 2013-Antalya

18th National Surgery Congress 2012- İzmir

17th National Surgery Congress 2010- Ankara

Course on Ethical Approach in Clinical Research. Gaziantep-2009

VI. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress. Antalya-2007

3rd Çukurova Colo-Proctology & Stoma-Therapy Symposium. Adana-2007

Basic Statistics-e Course. 2007

XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress. Kayseri-2003

XXI. Gevher Nesibe Medical Days IV. Experimental and Clinical Research Congress Experimental Tumor Generation and Cell Culture Techniques Course. Kayseri-2003

XIX. Regional Surgery Congress. Malatya-2003

Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association Regional Meeting. Erzurum-2002

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (MD): Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, 1989

Specialized Education and Experience:

• General Surgery Specialist Degree: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology Surgery, Türkiye High Specialization Hospital, 2005

Academic Career:

• Associate Professor: General Surgery, Inonu University, 2011
• Professorship: General Surgery, İnönü University, 2017

Education

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine / 2003
• Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital / 2009
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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
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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

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.

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)

• Education

Postgraduate: General Surgery Department, Marmara University  – İstanbul Specialization Training, 2002-2007

University: Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – İstanbul, 1995-2002

• Associate Professor: Bagcilar training and research Hospital, 2017

Experience

• 2019-Now Çamlıca Erdem Hospital/Istanbul
• 2014 – 2019  Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital / Istanbul
• 2012 - 2014  Özel Duygu Hospital /İstanbul
• 2010 – 2012  Viranşehir Public Hospital / Şanlıurfa
• 2007- 2009     Military Service- Ambulance helicopter doctor, Malatya
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Editorial Board Membership

• Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Advances in Weight Loss Management and Medical Devices
• Journal of General Surgery
• American Journal of Liver & Clinical Research(AJLCR)

Association Memberships 

• Turkish Surgery Association
• Bariatrik ve Metabolik Cerrahi Derneği
• Turkey Obesity Surgery Society
• Istanbul Medical Chamber
• National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD)
• International Federation For The Surgery Of Obesity And Metabolic  Disorders (IFSO)

Education and Academic Titles

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, 1992
• Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Residency, 1995
• Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – General Surgery Residency, 2000
• Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor of General Surgery, 2007
• Interuniversity Council – Associate Professorship, 2018
• Istanbul Aydın University – Professorship, 2023
• Second Bachelor’s Degree: Anadolu University – Public Administration, 2008
• Master’s Degree: Akdeniz University – Health Law, 2023

Thanakom Sukcharoen, M.D.

Expertise

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

2012 Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University

2019 Master of Science in Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

Certificates

2020 American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), USA

2021 Certificate of Preventive Medicine Specialist, Medical Council

2021 Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Current Positions

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist at Intrarat Hospital

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Professor of Medicine, Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Vienna Medical University. Served in multiple organizations, such as the Endocrinology Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists and the Austrian Society of Endocrinology. Over 300 publications in peer-reviewed journals covering the areas of clinical, fundamental, and translational research.

Dr. is a Team Leader in Surgical Endocrinology at the Medical University of Vienna. He is a specialist in general and visceral surgery and has completed a Doctorate in Medicine (2005). He has organized several conferences and is a member of several medical societies. He is currently the Head of the Surgical Endocrinology Working Group at the Medical University of Vienna. He received the Venia Docendi Award in 2017 and the Sandoz Award for Thyroid Research in 2010.