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Levent Akgun Kazak
Levent Akgun Kazak
General surgeon
17 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Levent Akgun Kazak

General surgeon
17 years of experience

Specializations

Liver and Gallbladder Diseases Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Stomach and Small Intestine Diseases

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Treatment and Surgery of Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids etc.)

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Wall Hernias

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Thyroid Diseases and Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kadir Dicle
Kadir Dicle
General surgeon
25 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Kadir Dicle

General surgeon
25 years of experience

Specializations

Obesity Surgery

Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Treatment of Inguinal and Abdominal Wall Hernias

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Erol Kilic
Erol Kilic
General surgeon
16 years of experience
4.5
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH)

Erol Kilic

General surgeon
16 years of experience

Specializations

Oncological Surgery

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery

Anorectal Diseases Surgery and Treatment

Stomach Hernia Surgery

Colon and Rectum Surgery

Breast Diseases and Cancer Treatment

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases Treatment

Treatment of Stomach and Gallbladder Diseases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mehmet Alper Ozturk
Mehmet Alper Ozturk
General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Mehmet Alper Ozturk

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education, 2003, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2014-2015, Istanbul/Turkey
Universal Italian Hospital, 2012-2014, Istanbul/Turkey
Florance Nightingale Hospital, 2012-2012, Istanbul/Turkey
T.C. Ministry of Health Muş State Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2011-2012, Muş/Turkey
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2004-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

 

Medical Intrests


  • Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Type 2 Diabetes Surgery
  • SADI-S
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Transit Bipartition
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Mehmet Akif Aydin
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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Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai
Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai
Gastrointestinal surgeon
12 years of experience
Thailand, Bangkok
Wansiri Hospital

Sarunnuch Panyavorakhunchai

Gastrointestinal surgeon
12 years of experience

Education Background

 

. 2024

- Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgeon, Consultant Surgery Department, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital

. 2023

-Clinical Fellow in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chulalongkorn Minimally Invasive Surgery Center,

Department of Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

. 2021

General Surgeon Surgery Department, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital

. 2020

- Resident DoctorGeneral Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

. 2016

- Surgical Intern

Surgery Department, Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital

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

Yasar Tuna

Gastrointestinal surgeon
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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Mete Akin
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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Walter Querevalú
Walter Querevalú
General practitioner
35 years of experience

Walter Querevalú

General practitioner
35 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
Sadyk Yildirim
Sadyk Yildirim
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Kolan Hospital Group

Surgeon, oncologist, specialist in the field of digestive sy surgery and breast oncology.

25 years old

  • Worked in clinics in the USA and Great Britain.
  • Board Certified in Gastrointestinal Surgery by Johns Hopkins Institute, USA
  • Certified as a specialist in laparoscopic surgery by the Port de Choisy Medical Center, France.
  • Director of the American College of Surgeons for students from Turkey.
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Aziz Cataltepe
Aziz Cataltepe
Orthopedic surgeon
28 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Aziz Cataltepe

Orthopedic surgeon
28 years of experience

Experience

2017
Private Nisa Hospital

2011 - 2017
Yenibosna Private Ilke Hospital

2007 - 2011
Gaziosmanpaşa Private Bilge Hospital

Education

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2005
Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

2000
İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education

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Tarik Zafer Nursal
Tarik Zafer Nursal
General surgeon
26 years of experience
4.2
32 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Tarik Zafer Nursal

General surgeon
26 years of experience

Dr. Tarik Zafer Nursal is a board-certified general surgeon. He specializes in hernia surgery, obesity surgery, and breast health. He completed his medical education and surgical training at Hacettepe University. He earned his specialist title in 1999. Dr. Nursal also holds the Turkish National Board Certificate, received in 2005. He has a two-year associate degree in Health Institutions Management from Anadolu University.

He is an active member of several professional associations. These include the European Society of Endoscopic Surgery, Turkish Surgery Association, and Hernia Association. Dr. Nursal is known for his work in advanced surgical techniques and patient care in his areas of expertise.

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Alpaslan Terzi
Alpaslan Terzi
General surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, Izmit
Private Yüzyıl Hospital

Alpaslan Terzi

General surgeon
26 years of experience

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

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Professor Burhan Mayir Md
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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Umut Riza Gunduz
Umut Riza Gunduz
General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Bridge Health Travel

Umut Riza Gunduz

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Umut R. Gündüz began his medical career at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Later, he became a General Surgery Specialist at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

From 2011 onwards, they worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

In 2018, they became a Clinical Education Instructor. Dr. Umut Rıza Gündüz primarily focused on metabolic, breast, endocrine & other general surgeries.

In 2021, they worked as both a manager and a physician in the General Surgery department at Özel Termessos Hospital.

Since 2023, Umut R. Gündüz has been continuing to accept patients at their own clinic, mainly specializing in metabolic surgery and performing general surgery operations.

  • Gastric Sleeve
  • Bypass Surgeries
    • Gastric Bypass
    • Mini Gastric Bypass
    • SASI-S Bypass
    • Roux en-y Bypass
  • Endoscopic Procedures
    • Gastric Balloon
    • Gastric
  • Revision Surgeries
  • Diabetes Surgery
  • Complication Surgeries

Some of Dr.Umut R. Gunduz’ Trainings;

  • Neck Dissection Course (2019)

    Da Vinci Xi Sy for Surgeons Training,
    Orsi Academy, Belgium (2018)

    – Advanced course in revisional
    bariatric surgery & the management of
    complex cases, Belgium (2017)

    – Advance Endoscopy Course, Turkish
    Surgical Association, Turkey (2017)

    – Turkish Society of Surgery Advanced Endoscopy Course (2016)
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Serdar Kacar
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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Akin Unal
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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Ismail Ayman
Ismail Ayman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
20 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital

Ismail Ayman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
20 years of experience

Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.

Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.

Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.

He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.

Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

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 hakan Seyit
hakan Seyit
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

hakan Seyit

General surgeon
27 years of experience

Educational Background: 

Bachelor's Degree Medicine Mersin University Medicine Faculty  - 1998 

Postgraduate/Proficiency in Art/Specialty in Medicine - General Surgery - Mersin University Medicine Faculty 2005

Duties: 

Res. Ass. Dr. Mersin University Medicine Faculty, General Surgery Department 2005 to 2011 

Spe.Dr. Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital 2011 Spe.Dr. Yüksekova State Hospital 2011 to 2012 

Spe.Dr. Hamidiye Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic 2013 to 2014 

Spe.Dr. Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic 2014 to 2015 

 

AREAS OF INTEREST 

1. laparoscopic surgery 

2. Gastrointestinal sy surgery 

3. Laparoscopic oncological surgery 

4. Obesity surgery 

5. Laparoscopic hernia surgery 

6. robotic surgery 

7. Endoscopic interventional procedures 

8. ERCP Memberships to Scientific Institutions: 

9. Turkish Surgical Association 

10. Turkish Association of Colon and Rectum Surgery 

11. National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association 

12. National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association 

13. Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association 

14. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

 

Certifications: 

1. Turkish Surgical Association Endoscopy Applications (2012) 

2. Intestinal and Vascular Anastomosis Techniques (23 April 2013) 

3. Medical Surgical Endocrinology (17 November 2013) 

4. Practical Statistics in Scientific Studies (27 December 2014) 

5. Endoscopic Mucosa Resection - Submucosa Dissection and Endosonography Applications (5 June 2015) 

6. 27. Basic Microsurgery Course (4-8 October 2016) 

7. Certificate of Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Technology Console Surgeon (19 October 2022) 

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Omer Yoldass
Omer Yoldass
General surgeon
15 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Omer Yoldass

General surgeon
15 years of experience

He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

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