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Dr. Umit Koc

Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Turkish

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Specialises in:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Peptic UlcersInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Celiac Disease

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Dr. MD Tolgay Akin

, Turkey, Antalya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 13 years experience

Turkish & English
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MD Tolgay Akin, Kartal Education research Hospital Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 13 years of professional experience. MD Tolgay Akin areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Merzifon Kara Mustafa Pasa State Hospital
Dr. Ismail Hamzaoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 32 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ismail Hamzaoglu, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery Istanbul University, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 32 years of professional experience. Ismail Hamzaoglu areas of expertise include Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • 2006 Acıbadem Saglik Grubu
Dr. Abdulhalim Serden

, Turkey, Konya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

Turkish & English
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Abdulhalim Serden, Medical School - Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2008, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Konya, Turkey. The doctor has 8 years of professional experience. Abdulhalim Serden areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Morbid Obesity, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Pancreatic Head Cancer, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection.

Work Experiences

  • Malazgirt State Hospital, 2014-2015

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Dr. Ugur Ekici

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ugur Ekici, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 2000, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Ugur Ekici areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Kastamonu Taskopru State Hospital, 2000-2004
  • Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, 2004-2009
  • Gaziantep Islahiye State Hospital, 2009-2011
  • Malatya Education Research Hospital, 2011-2016
  • Private Esencan Hospital, 2016-2018
  • Istanbul Gelisim University, 2017
  • Private Reyap Hospital, 2018- 2019
  • Avicenna Esenler Hospital, 2019
Dr. Ersoy Taspinar

, Turkey, Bursa

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 18 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ersoy Taspinar, Medical School - Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, 2000, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Ersoy Taspinar areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma.

Work Experiences

  • Cekirge State Hospital, 2001-2007
  • Uludag University Medical Faculty, 2007-2013
  • Sirnak State Hospital, 2013-2015
  • Bursa KHB General Secretariat. Medical Services Coordinator, 2015
  • Bursa Private Arrhythmia Osmangazi Hospital, 2015-2017
Dr. Cenap Dener

, Turkey, Ankara

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 37 years experience

Turkish & English
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Cenap Dener, ANKARA SAMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Specialist Training 1985 - 1989, Ankara / Turkey, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has 37 years of professional experience. Cenap Dener areas of expertise include Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Morbid Obesity, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma.

Work Experiences

  • TURGUT OZAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Head of the Department of General Surgery, Breast and Endocrine Surgery 2012 - 2016, Ankara / Turkey
  • FATIH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY General Surgery Department Chairman 1996 - 2012, Ankara / Turkey
  • ANKARA SAMPLE HOSPITAL 4. and 5. Surgery Assistants and Newborn Unıt NEW 1985-1996, Ankara / Turkey
  • KADIKOY MUNICIPAL MEDICINE Compulsory Service 1983 - 1985, Istanbul / Turkey
Dr. Ugur Acalin

, Turkey, Fethiye

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 15 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ugur Acalin, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 15 years of professional experience. Ugur Acalin areas of expertise include Pancreatic Head Cancer, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist - Private Hospital, Turkey
  • Present, General Surgery Specialist at Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital
Dr. Halil Alis

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 21 years experience

Turkish & English
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Halil Alis, 1992: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Halil Alis areas of expertise include Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Chronic Pancreatitis, Morbid Obesity, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist Private Buyuk Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003
  • General Surgery Specialist Bakirkoy. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006
  • General Surgery Specialist IU. Istanbul Medical Faculty Department of General Surgery, Emergency Surgery
  • General Surgery Specialist Bakirkoy. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010
  • Associate Professor of Surgery Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-2016
  • General Surgery Professor Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2016-2017
  • General Surgery Clinical Training - Administrative Responsible Bakirkoy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-2017
  • General Surgery Professor - Istanbul Aydin University Health Practice and Research Center 2017
Dr. Huseyin Akyol

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 24 years experience

Turkish & English
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Huseyin Akyol, Uludag University School of Medicine - Medical Education, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 24 years of professional experience. Huseyin Akyol areas of expertise include Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu

, Turkey, Konya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 10 years experience

Turkish & English
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Yusuf Tanrikulu, Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, 2004, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Konya, Turkey. The doctor has 10 years of professional experience. Yusuf Tanrikulu areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • 2013-2015 ZONGULDAK ATATURK STATE HAST, GENERAL CERR. PROFESSIONAL
  • 2011-2011 ERZINCAN ASKER HAST, GENERAL CERR. SPECIALIST (MILITARY SERVICE)
  • 2011-2013 ERZURUM REGIONAL EDUCATION. AND SEARCH. HAST, GENERAL CERR. PROFESSIONAL
  • 2010-2010 ANKARA SAMPLE EDUCATION. AND SEARCH. HAST, GENERAL CERR EXPERT
Dr. Caghan Peksen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

Turkish & English
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Caghan Peksen, 2011: Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine - Medical education, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 8 years of professional experience. Caghan Peksen areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • 2011-2012: Mersin Aydincik Community Health Center, Prt. Dr.
  • 2012-2017: Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery, Research Assistant Dr. 2018-2019: Health Sciences University Van Education Research Hospital, Specialist Dr.
Dr. Halil Coskun

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 25 years experience

Turkish & English
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Halil Coskun, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1987-1994 , is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 25 years of professional experience. Halil Coskun areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Morbid Obesity, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin).

Work Experiences

  • Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Bezmialem Foundation University, Department of General Surgery, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Director
  • Sanko Foundation University Department of General Surgery
  • BariatricLab Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center
Dr. Koray Karabulut

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hepatologist • 19 years experience

Turkish & English
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Koray Karabulut, 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education , is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 19 years of professional experience. Koray Karabulut areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2004-2005: Memorial Sisli Hospital General Surgery Specialist
  • 2005-2006: Agri Soldier Hospital, Medical Ensign
  • 2006-2009 General Surgery Hospital Expert
  • 2009-2018: Firat University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery AD Faculty
  • 2014-2018: Firat University Hospital, Liver Transplant Center Responsible Specialist
  • 2018-2019: Memorial Sisli Hospital, General Surgery Specialist – Liver Transplantation, Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic Surgery, Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Surgery
  • 2019-: Altinbas University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler, General Surgery, Bariatric Metabolic Pathway, Liver Liver Pancreatic Surgery, Oncological
Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

, Turkey, Ankara

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 37 years experience

Turkish English
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Uzeyir Yerdelen, Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery , is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 37 years of professional experience. Uzeyir Yerdelen areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • Bayindir Health Group, 2017-Still
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician of Bayindir Icerenkoy Hospital Istanbul Sisli and Pasabahce Hospitals, 1996-1998
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician Istanbul Eyup SSK Hospital, 1994-1996
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician Erzurum Numune Hospital, 1981-1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best bariatric surgeon for sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey?

Look for a bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive weight-loss surgery, particularly sleeve gastrectomy. The surgeon should be trained in laparoscopic techniques and associated with a certified bariatric centre. You can find qualified, board-certified bariatric surgeons through MediGence, with access to their expertise and patient outcomes.

How do I choose the best hospital for sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey?

Select a hospital that offers a comprehensive bariatric program, including pre-surgical evaluation, psychological counselling, nutritional guidance, and post-operative support. Hospitals listed on MediGence are equipped with advanced laparoscopic technology, multidisciplinary obesity teams, and a strong track record in weight-loss surgery.

Can I consult a bariatric surgeon online before travelling, and how do I access patient reviews?

Yes, you can book an online consultation via MediGence before travelling. This allows the surgeon to evaluate your case, including your BMI and any related conditions. MediGence provides patient reviews, success stories, and doctor profiles to help you choose the right expert.

How long will I need to stay in Turkey for sleeve gastrectomy and recovery?

Typically, you will need to stay for around 7 to 10 days, including:

  • Pre-surgery assessments (1–2 days)
  • Surgery and hospital stay (2–3 days)
  • Post-surgical observation and follow-up (3–5 days)

MediGence will assist with travel planning, local arrangements, and appointments.

Can international patients access sleeve gastrectomy treatment in Turkey?

Yes. Through MediGence, international patients can access top bariatric centres in Turkey. MediGence provides comprehensive coordination services, including travel support, hospital admission assistance, medical visa support, and accommodation planning.

What qualifications and experience should the surgeon have for sleeve gastrectomy?

The ideal surgeon should have:

  • Board certification in General Surgery with a subspecialty in bariatric or metabolic surgery
  • Fellowship training in minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery
  • Experience with high volumes of successful sleeve gastrectomy procedures\

All surgeons on MediGence are vetted for their expertise and success in bariatric surgery.

Which bariatric surgeons in Turkey are available through MediGence?

MediGence connects you with highly rated bariatric surgeons in Turkey who are known for performing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies safely and effectively. You can view detailed profiles and compare options based on your needs directly on the MediGence platform.

Can I obtain a second opinion for a sleeve gastrectomy through MediGence?

Yes. MediGence offers trusted second opinions from leading bariatric surgeons in Turkey. Submit your health history, BMI, and diagnostic reports, and receive a personalised assessment and treatment recommendation.

How can I verify the credibility of a bariatric surgeon in Turkey?

Surgeons listed on MediGence are verified for board certification and international training, experience in bariatric procedures, and affiliation with established hospitals and weight-loss programs. You can also view patient feedback and doctor profiles directly on MediGence.

What should I expect during a teleconsultation for sleeve gastrectomy through MediGence?

During your MediGence teleconsultation, the surgeon will:

  • Review your medical history, BMI, and co-morbidities (like diabetes or hypertension)
  • Discuss the risks, benefits, and expected weight loss from sleeve gastrectomy
  • Explain the surgical process, dietary guidelines, and long-term follow-up
  • Recommend preparation steps and a timeline for surgery in Turkey