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Dr. Cihan Uras

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 35 years experience

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Cihan Uras, 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery , is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 35 years of professional experience. Cihan Uras areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin).

Work Experiences

  • 2000 - Currently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 1986 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, General Surgery Specialist Physician
Dr. Nihat Yavuz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 26 years experience

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Nihat Yavuz, 1993 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery , is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Nihat Yavuz areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Inguinal Hernia (in Groin).

Work Experiences

  • 2008 - Currently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 1993 - 1999 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Dr. Tamer Karsidag

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 28 years experience

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Tamer Karsidag, Haseki Training and Research Hospital General Surgery , is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Tamer Karsidag areas of expertise include Colon Cancer, Morbid Obesity, Rectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Anal Cancer.

Work Experiences

  • 2013 - Instituto Nazionale Tumori Milan, Italy
  • 2013 - University of Los Angeles, California, USA
  • 2013 - 2015 Memorial Atasehir Hospital
  • 2012 - The European Board of Surgery
  • 2012 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 2010 - Fellow of the American College of Surgeon
  • 2008 - 2009 University of Miami, Florida, USA
  • 2004 - 2005 City of Hope Cancer Treatment Center, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2004 - 2005 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2002 - 2003 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
  • 1991 - St.George Hospital, London, UK

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Dr. Fatih Taskesen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 23 years experience

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Fatih Taskesen, ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL General Surgery Specialist Training, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Fatih Taskesen areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist - DICLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, 2015 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - ISTANBUL SISLI FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL, 2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - DICLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, 2011 - 2015, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 2008 - 2008, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist Training - ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 2002 - 2008, Ankara/Turkey
  • Practioner Physician - BINGÖL DÜZAGAÇ Community Clinic, 2001 - 2002, Bingöl/Turkey
  • Practioner Physician - KAGIZMAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL, 2000 - 2001, Kars/Turkey
Dr. Kerim Guzel

, Turkey, Samsun

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

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Kerim Guzel, Medical School - Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine,1999, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Kerim Guzel areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Chronic Pancreatitis, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • Artvin Yusufeli State Hospital, 1999
  • Carsamba State Hospital, 2004-2010
  • Near East University Cyprus Lecturer, 2018
  • Samsun Buyuk Anadolu Hospital, 2010-2019
Dr. Salih Boluk

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 13 years experience

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Salih Boluk, 1999-2005: Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has 13 years of professional experience. Salih Boluk areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder).

Work Experiences

  • 2006-2007: Bitlis, Bolukyazı Health Center, General Practitioner
  • 2008-2014: Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy Unit
  • 2008-2014: Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training Research Hospital, General Surgery Specialist Training
  • 2014: General Surgery Specialist at the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Cankırı State Hospital
  • 2014: General Surgery Specialist at the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Istanbul Sultanbeyli Tacirler Egitim Vakfı State Hospital
  • 2017: TR Ministry of Health University of Sciences Fatih Sultan Mehmet Education Research Hospital
  • 2018-2019: Private Gebze Konak Hospital
Dr. Baris Bayraktar

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 18 years experience

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Baris Bayraktar, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Baris Bayraktar areas of expertise include Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Morbid Obesity, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma.

Work Experiences

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
  • Istanbul Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
  • Medical Park Fatih Hospital
  • Private Yalova Hospital
  • Konak Hospital
Dr. Safiye Arik

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 16 years experience

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Safiye Arik, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 16 years of professional experience. Safiye Arik areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Ministry of Health Goztepe EAH 2003/2008
  • Ministry of Health Nusaybin State Hospital (compulsory service for internal diseases specialization) 2009/2010
  • Ministry of Health Unye State Hospital 2010/2011
  • Akdeniz University Medical Faculty 2011/2014
  • Ministry of Health Siirt State Hospital (Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases expertise compulsory service ) 2014/2016
  • Goztepe Medical Park Hospital 2016/2019
Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 30 years experience

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Tolga Muftuoglu, Istanbul University Cerrrahpasa Medical Faculty, Medical Education, 1980 - 1986, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Tolga Muftuoglu areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • International Hospital, Istanbul, 1989-1991
  • Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul Chief Assistant, Chief Assistant, Chief Administrative and Educational Responsibility, 1996-2017
  • Wexham Park Hospital, Slough-Berks, England, November, 1985-1986
  • Guys and St Thomas Hospital, General Surgery Fellow, London, England, 1998
  • May1998 Colorectal Master Class, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, 2007
  • Laparoscopic TME, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, 2011
  • Bariatric Master Class, Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt, France, 2012
  • Da Vinci Surgical System as a Console Surgeon, da Vinci Training Center IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France, 2013
  • Clinical Immersion, Bariatric Surgery AZ Saint Jan Brugge-Oostende AV , Brugge, Belgium, 2014
  • Clinical Immersion, Bariatric Surgery (Redo) AZ Saint Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Brugge, Belgium, 2015
Dr. Mustafa Atabey

, Turkey, Sivas

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 17 years experience

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Mustafa Atabey, Erciyes University School of Medicine, 2007, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Mustafa Atabey areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Yozgat Yerkoy State Hospital, 2007 - 2008
  • Cumhuriyet University General Surgery USA, 2008 - 2013
  • Agri Dogubayezit State Hospital, 2013 - 2015
  • Cumhuriyet University General Surgery USA, 2015 - 2018
Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc

, Turkey, Antalya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 30 years experience

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Mehmet Tahir Oruc, 1983 - 1989: Ankara University Medical Faculty - Medical Education, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Mehmet Tahir Oruc areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder).

Work Experiences

  • 1989 - 1990 - Ardanuç Central Health Center, Artvin - Practitioner
  • 1990 - 1995 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2nd Surgery Clinic - Assistant
  • 1995 - 1998 - Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Specialist
  • 1995 - 1996 - 600 Bed Air Hospital, Guzelyali, Izmir - Tabip Aste lieutenant
  • 1998 - 2005 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic - Specialist
  • 2002 - September - December - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Division of Hepatobilliary and Liver Transplantation, USA.
  • 2002 - 2005 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic - Specialist
  • 2005 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic - Associate Professor
  • 2005 - 2006 - Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 4th Surgery Clinic - Assistant Chief
  • 2006 - 2008 - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 7th Surgery Clinic - Assistant Chief
  • 2009 - 2012 - Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, General Surgery Clinic - Clinical Chief
  • 2012 - 2019 - Antalya Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic - Chief of Clinic
Dr. Tuncer Babur

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

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Tuncer Babur, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1998, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Tuncer Babur areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Morbid Obesity, Pancreatic Head Cancer.

Work Experiences

  • SSK Kartal Hospital, 2007
  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, 2005
  • Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital / General Surgery Specialist, 2001-2007
Dr. Baris Gurcu

, Turkey, Fethiye

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 11 years experience

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Baris Gurcu, Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2001, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 11 years of professional experience. Baris Gurcu areas of expertise include Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician at Kagızman State Hospital, 2008-2009
  • General Surgery Specialist at Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Since 2014
Dr. Gul Bora Makal

, Turkey, Ankara

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 16 years experience

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Gul Bora Makal, Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has 16 years of professional experience. Gul Bora Makal areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles.

Work Experiences

  • Adiyaman Golbasi State Hospital
  • Çankiri Private Karatekin Hospital
  • Medicana Çamlica Hospital
  • Private Duygu Hospital
Dr. Erman Aytac

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

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Erman Aytac, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Institute of Digestive Diseases, 2016, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 8 years of professional experience. Erman Aytac areas of expertise include Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, Since 2015
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Institute of Digestive Diseases, 2011-2016

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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