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Dr. MD Tolgay Akin

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Antalya, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. MD Tolgay Akin is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 0 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. MD Tolgay Akin is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Kartal Education research Hospital Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Ismail Hamzaoglu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ismail Hamzaoglu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery Istanbul University

Hospital Address :

Dar

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ismail Hamzaoglu?

  • Dr Ismail Hamzaoglu is an experienced surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease treatment and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Ismail has published 26 articles in national journals and 91 research papers in international journals. Some of his publications include:
    1. Metastasis to lymph nodes around the vascular tie worsens long-term oncological outcomes following complete mesocolic excision and conventional colectomy for right-sided colon cancer.Tech Coloproctol. 2021 Jan 5.
    2. Does Obesity Impact Surgical and Pathological Outcomes in Robotic Complete Mesocolic Excision for Colon Cancer? J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021 Jan 8.
    3. Predictors of endoscopic recurrence in resected patients with Crohn's disease in a long-term follow-up cohort: History of multiple previous resections and residual synchronous disease in the remnant intestine.Turk J Gastroenterol. 2020 Apr;31(4):282-288.
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Dr. Abdulhalim Serden

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Konya, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Abdulhalim Serden is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2008
  • Specialization - Konya Training and Research Hospital, 2014

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Abdulhalim Serden?

  • Dr Abdulhalim Serden has more than 8 years of experience as a general laparoscopic surgeon. He specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery and laparoscopic gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
  • Dr Serden is an expert at performing abdominal laparoscopy, laser surgery, gastric tube surgery, RNY gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, stomach balloon, revisional surgery and stomach botox.
  • Dr Serden has completed his education at renowned institutions such as the Konya Training and Research Hospital and Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine.
  • Dr Serden is a part of prestigious associations such as the Turkish Surgery Association. He is often invited as a chief speaker to many conferences such as the 17th National Surgery Congress, 1st National Cancer Congress and 5th Surgical Research Congress.
  • His research work has been published in many acclaimed national and international journals. Some of these are:
    1. Y ABDÜLHALİM SERDEN, ÜNLÜ YAŞAR (2019). Comparison of Ankaferd Blood Stopper and Silver Sulfadiazine use in burn wounds: Experimental study.Turkish Journal of Trauma and EmergencySurgery, 25(4), 338-342., Doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2019.38265 (Publication No: 5210328)
    2. AY ABDÜLHALİM SERDEN, ERYILMAZ MEHMET ALI,OKUS AHMET,AKSOY NERGİS,SEVİNÇBARIŞ,KARAHAN ÖMER (2019). Zinc oxide, lidocaine, hot water, and lateral internal sphincterotomy for fissure-in-ano: Randomized controlled study. Annals of Medical Research, 26(3), 355-359., Doi: 10.5455/annalsmedres.2018.11.256 (Publication No: 4920059)
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Dr. Ugur Ekici

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ugur Ekici is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 2000
  • Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic, 2009

Hospital Address :

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

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Dr. Ersoy Taspinar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Bursa, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ersoy Taspinar 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 :

  • Medical School - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 2000
  • Specialization Training - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 2013

Hospital Address :

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

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ersoy Taspinar?

  • Dr Ersoy Taspinar has around 18 years of experience as a bariatric surgeon.
  • He is a well-regarded expert in providing treatments for obesity, thyroid diseases, breast cancer, hernia, and parathyroid cancer.
  • Dr.Taspinar is well-trained in advanced laparoscopic procedures, obesity surgery, metabolic and endocrine surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery, and thyroid surgery.
  • For his excellence, Dr Ersoy Taspinar has been awarded several laurels including the Sirnak Governorship Certificate of Professional Achievement in 2013.
  • Dr Taspinar is a respected member of several professional organizations such as the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
  • Dr Taspinar actively participates in conferences and seminars to further his knowledge and share his expertise with the members of the medical community. Some of the conferences he has attended include the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Congress(2015) and the 5th National Hernia Congress(2015).
  • Dr Ersoy Taspinar has impressive academic credentials. He completed his medical school and specialized training at the Uludang University Faculty of Medicine. Additionally, Dr Ersoy cleared the Turkish Surgical Association Board (qualification) exam in 2015 and obtained the Surgical Proficiency Certificate.
  • Dr Ersoy Taspinar has several publications:
    1. Altınel Y, Taşpınar E, Ozgüç H, Oztürk E, Ulker Akyıldız E, Bağdaş D. The protective effect of ClinOleic against post-surgical adhesions. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2014 Jan;20(1):1-6.
    2. The protective effect of ClinOleic against post-surgical adhesions (Ulus Travma Emergency Surgery Journal. 2014 Jan)
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Dr. Cenap Dener

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Cenap Dener is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cenap Dener is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Ankara Surgery Association
  • Turkish Breast Surgery Association
  • Ankara Breast Surgery Association
  • Surgical Oncology Association
  • Colon and Rectum Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • ANKARA SAMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Specialist Training 1985 - 1989, Ankara / Turkey
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1977 - 1983, Ankara / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Ugur Acalin

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Fethiye, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Ugur Acalin 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 Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization General Surgery at Adnan Menderes University

Hospital Address :

Tuzla, Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital, 54. Sokak, Fethiye/Mula, Turkey

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Dr. Halil Alis

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Halil Alis 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 I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Alis is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • Organ Transplant Institutions Coordination Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
  • International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
  • International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO).
  • International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO).
  • International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

Qualifications :

  • 1992: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2001: Expertise in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

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Dr. Huseyin Akyol

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Huseyin Akyol is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Bah

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Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Konya, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu is part of:

  • ENDOSCOPIC LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY ASSOCIATION
  • TURKISH SURGERY SOCIETY

Qualifications :

  • Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
  • Ankara Training And Research Hospital, 2010

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

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Dr. Caghan Peksen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Caghan Peksen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Caghan Peksen is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • Surgery Days Association (Board Member)

Qualifications :

  • 2011: Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine - Medical education
  • 2017: Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Halil Coskun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Halil Coskun 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 was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Coskun is part of:

  • IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Metabolic Disorders)
  • SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons)
  • TOSS (Turkish Obesity Surgery Society)
  • ELCD (Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association)

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1987-1994
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA 1995-2000
  • Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Enstitute, USA 2004/2007/2014
  • Weill Cornell Medical School, Diabetes Surgery, USA 2012

Medical Expertise of Dr. Halil Coskun

  • Dr. Coskun is a renowned & well-established Laparoscopic/Robotic & Bariatric surgeon in Turkey
  • His areas of expertise includes Obesity surgeries & Metabolic surgeries
  • Thousands of successful procedures have been conducted by Dr. Coskun. He got absolute success in over 4000 Laparoscopic Surgery
  • During his years of specialisation, he attended the European Surgical Institute's advanced level Laparoscopic Surgery Education Program in Hamburg, Germany (1999)
  • Scientific works in his expertise were published in a variety of international journals.
  • In Turkey, he also works as a teacher.
  • Attended frames from various international congresses, meetings, panels and symposiums
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Dr. Koray Karabulut

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Koray Karabulut is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Karabulut is part of:

  • Association of Surgical Days Association
  • Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • 2007: IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Strasbourg/France
  • 2009-2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Assistant Professor
  • 2010. Cleveland Cllinic Robotics & Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Course Cleveland/USA 2010-2011: Cleveland Cllinic General Surgery, Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery)) Cleveland/USA 2011-2012, Inonu University Liver Transplant Center, Liver Transplant Training
  • 2012: Erasmus Medical Center, Microsurgery Course, Rotterdam/Netherlands
  • 2012: Cleveland Cllinic Liver Monitoring Center, Cleveland
  • 2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Associate Professor
  • 2015: IRCADMinimally Invasive Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic

Qualifications :

  • 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education
  • 1998-2004: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Bah

What is the medical expertise of Dr Koray Karabulut?

  • With more than 18 years of experience, Dr Koray Karabulut is skilled in performing surgeries for a range of ailments. His areas of expertise are liver transplantation, sleeve gastrectomy, pancreatic surgery, diabetes, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
  • Dr Koray Karabulut completed an Advanced Laparoscopic surgery course at IRCAD, France. Additionally, he finished a robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery course at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He also obtained training in liver transplant at the Inonu University Liver Transplant Center.
  • Dr Koray is also a part of leading professional organizations in the field of surgery and liver transplant. Some of these include the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO), the Middle East Mediterranean Endoscopic Surgery Association (MMESA), the Liver transplantation Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association and the Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association.
  • Dr Koray has published his research in reputable national and international journals. Some of these are
    1. Hepatic atrophy-hypertrophy complex due to Echinococcus granulosus.
    2. Multimodality treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases.
    3. The effects of drainage on the rates of early wound complications and recurrences after Limberg flap reconstruction in patients with pilonidal disease.
  • Dr Koray is the recipient of several awards such as the "Best paper and oral presentation award" at the 2nd Minimally invasive Surgery Congress in September 2011. He also received the "Young Researcher Award" at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress in September 2012.
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Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
  • Medical School: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

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