Struggling with obesity and considering bariatric surgery? International Clinics, a medical tourism company licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, connects you with the right procedure, the right bariatric surgeon and the right medical institution. We looked for experienced obesity surgery teams, contracted with the best, and design every plan around your health profile, with a clear goal: sustainable weight loss and better metabolic health.
Through our partner bariatric and metabolic surgeons, you can access sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y and mini gastric bypass, SADI-S, metabolic surgery for type 2 diabetes, revisional bariatric surgery, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), gastric balloons including the swallowable balloon, gastric Botox, and nutritional and psychological assessment before and after surgery.
We partner only where the highest standards of medical quality are met: modern laparoscopic and robotic equipment, premium medical centres, highly reputable hospitals and experienced specialist surgeons. You receive a free first consultation, a clear treatment plan and quote before travelling, interpreter support, airport transfers and structured follow-up after surgery.
Prof. Dr. Halil Coşkun is an obesity and metabolic surgeon at the Obesity Surgery Center of Memorial Şişli Hospital (since 2022) and a general surgery faculty member at Bezmialem University. A graduate of Ankara University (1994), he trained in general surgery at Istanbul University and completed fellowships at Cleveland Clinic and Weill Cornell. He performs robotic and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revisional and diabetes surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eyüp Gemici is a general surgeon specialising in obesity and metabolic surgery at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital (since 2025). He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, later working at Acıbadem Bakırköy. He completed bariatric training in Vienna, at IRCAD Strasbourg and in Bruges, and performs laparoscopic and robotic bariatric, reflux and hernia surgery.
Prof. Dr. Tolga Müftüoğlu is a general surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital whose practice covers obesity, colorectal, oncological and laparoscopic surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1986, trained at Haydarpaşa Numune, and served there for over 20 years up to department chief. He was a fellow at Guy's and St Thomas' in London and trained in bariatric and redo bariatric surgery in France and Bruges, plus da Vinci robotic surgery at IRCAD.
Prof. Dr. Halil Alış is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Topkapı focusing on obesity, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. A 1992 graduate of Karadeniz Technical University, he trained in general surgery at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2001). He spent over a decade at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, becoming associate professor in 2010 and professor in 2016, then joined Istanbul Aydın University in 2017. He is an IFSO member.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afag Aghayeva is a general surgeon at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, where she has worked since 2014 in the general surgery and bariatric and metabolic surgery teams. A 2008 graduate of Marmara University, she completed general surgery training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in 2014. She performs sleeve gastrectomy, colorectal and robotic surgery, inflammatory bowel disease surgery and thyroid and endocrine surgery.
Prof. Dr. Aziz Sümer is a general, bariatric and metabolic surgeon at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital, with Acibadem since 2025. A 1997 graduate of Akdeniz University, he specialised at Haydarpaşa Numune in 2005 and became professor in 2017. He trained in endocrine surgery in Vienna, in laparoscopic obesity surgery in Rome and Seville, and in bariatric and da Vinci robotic surgery at IRCAD Strasbourg. He performs obesity, laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery.
Prof. Dr. M. A. Samet Bozkurt is a general surgeon at Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, where he works in the general surgery and obesity surgery units. A graduate of Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, he trained in general surgery at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and later worked at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. His work covers obesity and reflux surgery, colorectal and gastric tumors, hernia, endocrine and gallbladder surgery.
Dr. Elnur Pıralıyev is a general surgeon at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital focused on bariatric surgery. He graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University, trained at Moscow City Clinical Hospital No. 33, completed his general surgery residency at Bezmialem Vakıf University and trained in endocrine and metabolic surgery at Cleveland Clinic (USA). He has worked at Sumgait City Central Hospital and Erdem Hospital. He performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and transit bipartition.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Önder Öner is a general surgeon at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital with a focus on bariatric and metabolic surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. A Dokuz Eylül University graduate, he trained at Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, worked at Van Training and Research Hospital, and was assistant professor at İzmir Ekonomi and İstanbul Nişantaşı universities. He also operates on thyroid, breast, biliary, colorectal, gastric and pancreatic disease.
Dr. Umut Fırat Turan is a general surgeon at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital focused on obesity and metabolic surgery and endoscopic procedures. He completed his medical education and surgical training at Ege University, University of Health Sciences Ankara Bilkent City Hospital and Atlas University. For obesity treatment he performs sleeve gastrectomy and mini and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. His other interests include colorectal surgery, gastric cancer surgery and thyroid surgery.
Op. Dr. Serpil Bilgin Akyağcı is a general surgeon at Medical Park Bahçelievler working in obesity and metabolic surgery. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and trained in general surgery at Uludağ University. She holds certificates in laparoscopic surgery (ELCD, 2006), robotic surgery (Cleveland Clinic, 2014), gastric bypass (Turkish Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, 2015) and cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC (2019). She also performs gastric balloon and botox procedures and breast cancer, thyroid and anal surgery.
Prof. Dr. Ümit Koç is a gastroenterological and obesity surgeon at Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir. He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, specialised in general surgery at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital and completed his gastroenterological surgery subspecialty at Ankara Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital. He also worked at Ankara GATA, Gölbaşı State and Antalya Training and Research Hospitals, and performs gastrointestinal tumour, obesity and metabolic, laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Yaşar Özdenkaya is a general surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital whose work centres on obesity and metabolic surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy, transit bipartition and revision operations. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and completed general surgery training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. He became associate professor in 2020 and professor in 2026; he also does endocrine and hernia surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Onur Dülgeroğlu is a general surgeon at Acibadem Atakent Hospital, part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group since 2016. He graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2004 and completed general surgery training at İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital in 2014. His work covers obesity surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, as well as breast cancer and thyroid and endocrine surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Celal Kızılkaya is a general surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, working in its Obesity Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Oncological Surgery and Robotic Surgery centres. He previously led the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center at Acıbadem Atakent Hospital. A Cerrahpaşa graduate, he is a member of IFSO. His practice covers obesity and metabolic surgery, oesophageal and stomach surgery, and laparoscopic and robotic hernia surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Aydın is a general surgeon at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, where he has worked since 2007. His practice covers obesity and diabetes surgery, laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic cancer surgery, and thyroid and breast cancer. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1997 and trained in general surgery at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. He holds the Turkish Board of Surgery certification.
Dr. Barış Demiriz is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. A graduate of Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, he trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital and in bariatric surgery at the University of Michigan and the University of Bristol. His work covers modified sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, transit bipartition, revision bariatric surgery, endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon treatment.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Akıncı is a general surgeon at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, where he has worked since 2024. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012 and completed general surgery training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in 2018, including time at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Colorectal Surgery in 2016. His work covers obesity surgery, colon and stomach cancer, proctology, gallbladder, thyroid, hernia and breast surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökmen Öztürk is a highly experienced general and bariatric surgeon with more than 25 years of surgical experience. He is recognized for his expertise in obesity surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and gastrointestinal surgery, and has performed thousands of successful operations using modern minimally invasive techniques.
Necdet Derici is an experienced General Surgeon specializing in obesity surgery, breast surgery, thyroid surgery, and hemorrhoid treatments. With many years of surgical experience, he has performed numerous successful procedures using modern surgical techniques. Dr. Derici focuses on patient safety, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment methods. He currently continues his clinical practice in leading hospitals in Istanbul.
Associate Professor Dr. Ali Durmuş is a highly regarded General Surgeon specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Best known for his high success rates in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and non-surgical gastric balloon applications, he operates his private practice, Klinik Obezite. His work focuses on treating morbid obesity and its related health issues, specifically Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, for a global patient base.
Prof. Dr. Varlık Erol is a general surgeon at Medicana International Izmir whose main focus is obesity and metabolic surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revision surgery and gastric balloon. He graduated from İnönü University Faculty of Medicine (2004) and completed general surgery training at Ege University (2012). He served at İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and Başkent University, also performing endocrine, laparoscopic, breast and cancer surgery.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on obesity and metabolic surgery and gastrointestinal cancer surgery. A 1989 Ankara University graduate, he trained at Ankara Numune Hospital, completed a hepatobiliary and liver transplant fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh (2002) and became professor at Istinye University in 2019. He headed general surgery at Kocaeli Derince and Antalya training and research hospitals.
Op. Dr. Gülden Ballı is a general surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital, working in its obesity treatment and breast diseases units. A 2005 graduate of Hacettepe University, she completed her general surgery training there in 2012 and worked at Antakya, Gaziemir and Izmir Atatürk hospitals and at the University of Białystok in Poland. She performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, laparoscopic hernia repair, breast-conserving and reconstructive breast surgery, and proctology.
Prof. Dr. Hayrullah Derici is a general surgeon at Medical Park Izmir specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1991 and trained at Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, where he later became associate professor (2007). He taught at Balıkesir University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2017 and became professor there in 2013. He also performs gallbladder, hernia, thyroid, stomach, colorectal, anal and oncologic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Özgür Fırat is a general surgeon at Acıbadem Kent Hospital in Izmir, working in obesity, gastrointestinal and cancer surgery. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and specialized in general surgery there in 2005. He was associate professor (2011-2017) and professor (2017-2023) at Ege University's Department of General Surgery, then worked at Izmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital before joining Acıbadem in 2025. He is a board member of the Turkish Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon at Medical Park İzmir whose first listed interests are obesity and metabolic surgery. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University in 1998 and specialized in general surgery at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2003-2008). He became associate professor in 2018 at Sada Hospital Menemen and joined Medical Park İzmir in 2024. He also performs cancer, gallbladder, hernia, breast and thyroid surgery.
Prof. Dr. Namık Özkan is a general surgeon at Medical Park Ankara Batıkent focusing on obesity surgery. He graduated from Ankara University in 1995 and specialized in general surgery there (1997-2002). He was founding dean of Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine (2017-2020) and then professor and dean at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University (2020-2025). A TOSS and IFSO member, he also treats hernia, reflux, thyroid, breast and gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Gabi Wazz is a specialist general surgeon at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City, listed under the hospital's bariatric surgery and general surgery departments. He trained in general surgery at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His areas of expertise are obesity surgery and laparoscopic surgery, including surgery of the gallbladder, hernias and haemorrhoids.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Güler is a general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital who focuses on obesity and metabolic surgery. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1992 and trained in general surgery at Başkent University and Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. He became an assistant professor at Gaziantep University in 2007, an associate professor in 2018 and a professor at Istanbul Aydın University in 2023. He also treats gallbladder disease, reflux and hernias.
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