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Dr. Fehim Diker

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Canakkale, Turkey

45 Years of experience

 


Dr. Fehim Diker is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Canakkale, Turkey. The doctor has over 29 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Canakkale Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Fehim Diker is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 1970 - 1978 - Filibe Faculty of Medicine, Bulgaria

Hospital Address :

Hamidiye,

What is the medical expertise of Dr Fehim Diker?

  • Dr Fehim Diker has more than 29 years of experience as a general laparoscopic surgeon.
  • His areas of interest include hernia repair, bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • Dr Diker is a reputed member of the Turkish Medical Association.
  • He completed his education at the Plovdiv Medical University faculty of Bulgaria.
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Dr. Hasan Erdem

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hasan Erdem is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Dr. HE Obesity Clinic.

Qualifications :

  • 1996-2002 at the Istanbul Medical School of Istanbul University.
  • In 2008, Dr. Hasan Erdem completed his specialization in General Surgery at Bezmialem Vakf Gureba Teaching Hospital in Istanbul

Hospital Address :

Ahmet Yesevi, KURTK

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Dr. Murat Ustun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Ustun is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Ustun is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Turkish Surgical Endoscopy Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • IFSO (International Federation of Surgery for Obesity)
  • International Bariatric Club High Tech Surgeons
  • Turkish Anglo-Saxon Doctors Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara Education and Research Hospital Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Dr. Bilgi Baca

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

 


Dr. Bilgi Baca is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bilgi Baca is part of:

  • International Association of Surgeons,Gastroenterologists and Oncologists
  • European Society of Coloproctology
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum
  • National Association for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgery Association
  • Hernia Association

Qualifications :

  • 2013 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 2009 Department of General Surgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University
  • 1996 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

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Dr. Emre Sivrikoz

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Emre Sivrikoz is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Emre Sivrikoz is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • European Society of Coloproctology, Fellovv Guidelines Committe Member Cohort Studics Sub-committee Member
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 2016, European Union Surgical Competency Board Coloproctology Proficiency Certificate / Board Certification
  • 2014, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Endoscope and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Training (6 months Temporary Assignment) / Specialist Doctor
  • 2013, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 2013, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University / Research Assistant
  • 2012, Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, USA (1 year Temporary Assignment) / Research Assistant
  • 2007, Department of Anatomy, Kocaeli University / Research Assistant
  • 2006, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

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Dr. Mehmet Guler

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Antalya, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Guler is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Guler is part of:

  • Turkey Obesity Surgery Society, 2015
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society, 2015,
  • the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2008
  • National Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, 2007
  • Turkish Surgical Proficiency General Assembly 2002
  • Turkish Surgical Association, 2000

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education
  • Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialist Education
  • Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, General Surgery Specialization Education
  • Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Assistant Professor: 2006-2010
  • Second Higher Education,
  • Anadolu University, Economics Faculty, Public Administration Department

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

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Dr. Tuna Yildirim

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tuna Yildirim is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tuna Yildirim is part of:

  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • National Surgical Association

Qualifications :

  • Haydarpasa Numune Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi, 1995
  • Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi, 1989
  • Kocasinan Lisesi, 1982

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

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Dr. Sirri Ozkan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sirri Ozkan is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
  • 1986 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

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Dr. Mustafa Kemal Dursun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Tokat, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mustafa Kemal Dursun is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Tokat Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department

Hospital Address :

Yeilrmak, Medical Park Tokat Hastanesi, Vali Zekai G

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Dr. Omer Avlanmis

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

 


Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School: Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization: Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Onder Surgit

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Onder Surgit is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1995
  • Ankara University School of Medicine, 2001

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Gokhan Cipe

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Gokhan Cipe is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokhan Cipe is part of:

  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • European Society Coloproctology
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • SISLI ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Department of General Surgery Residency Training 1999 - 2004, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1993 - 1999, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1992
  • Tepecik Education Research Hospital, 1996

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Bahelievler, Eski Londra Asfalt? Caddesi, Bahelievler/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Yilmaz Buyukuncu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

50 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Yilmaz Buyukuncu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1981
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1974

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

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Dr. Ersin Ozturk

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bursa, Turkey

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ersin Ozturk is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, 1998
  • Uludag University School of Medicine, 2005

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Turkish hospitals use advanced technology for laparoscopic gastric banding?

Yes, Turkish hospitals and bariatric centres offer the latest in laparoscopic gastric banding technology, including minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques with small incisions, adjustable, silicone gastric bands with advanced port systems for easy band adjustments, real-time imaging and monitoring tools to ensure precision placement, and comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional and lifestyle support. Lea

Do Turkish surgeons have experience with laparoscopic gastric banding?

Yes, bariatric surgeons in the United Turkish Emirates are well-trained in performing laparoscopic gastric banding. They are experienced in patient selection, surgical technique, and long-term band management, following best practice guidelines from the Turkish Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (TSMBS). They manage both elective procedures and follow-up care, including band adjustments and troubleshooting as needed. Prominent Turkish surgeons available via MediGence include:

Who is a candidate for laparoscopic gastric banding?

This procedure may be suitable if you:

  • Have a BMI of 30–40 with or without obesity-related health conditions
  • Prefer a reversible and adjustable surgical option
  • Are committed to following a structured diet and lifestyle program
  • Seek a less invasive alternative to gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy
What are the benefits of laparoscopic gastric banding?

Benefits include:

  • Minimally invasive procedure with small scars and faster recovery
  • Adjustable and reversible band to customise weight loss
  • Lower risk of nutritional deficiencies compared to other bariatric surgeries
  • Short hospital stay (often same-day or 1-night stay)
  • Gradual, sustainable weight loss with ongoing support
Is laparoscopic gastric banding used in Turkey?

Yes. Turkish hospitals welcome international patients and provide virtual pre-operative consultations, streamlined surgery scheduling, and travel coordination. Multidisciplinary aftercare, including dietitians and psychologists, is also available. Follow-up care and band adjustments are managed with ongoing virtual support. MediGence delivers a seamless experience for international patients seeking laparoscopic gastric band surgery in Turkey.

Can I consult a Turkish bariatric surgeon online before travelling?

Absolutely. MediGence offers virtual consultations to:

  • Review your medical history and weight loss goals
  • Assess diagnostic reports and eligibility
  • Discuss procedure details, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
  • Plan your surgery and recovery timeline
What qualifications should my laparoscopic gastric band surgeon have?

Look for surgeons who:

  • Are certified in general or bariatric surgery (FRCS, MRCS, etc.)
  • Have specialised training in minimally invasive bariatric procedures
  • Are members of relevant surgical societies
  • Have extensive experience performing and managing gastric band patients

MediGence only lists certified, experienced surgeons known for excellent patient care and surgical outcomes.

How can I verify the credibility of a Turkish gastric band surgeon?

You can verify surgeons by:

  • Checking the Turkish Medical Association (TMA) register
  • Reviewing their hospital profiles
  • Reading verified patient reviews and surgical outcomes on MediGence
  • Confirming their memberships in professional bariatric organisations