Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Keerapat specializes in cosmetic and weight loss surgery, with advanced training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

• Board-certified in both general and plastic surgery
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures

Dr. Juan Ybarra Munoz combines expertise in oncology and gastroenterology for holistic obesity treatment at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Dual specialization in oncology and gastroenterology
• Practices at Centro Médico Teknon, a leading medical center
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for obesity

Dr. Sarunnuch specializes in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Wansiri Hospital, with advanced training from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery techniques
• Works as a consultant surgeon at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital
• Focuses on patient-centered care for weight loss surgery

Specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgery with leadership roles at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and Florence Nightingale Hospitals.

• 29 years of experience performing bariatric procedures
• Former Director of Esophageal and Gastric Diseases Surgery Center
• Faculty member at Istanbul Science University
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques

Prof. Burak Kavlakogluu brings 34 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in obesity surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Professor of obesity surgery with extensive academic background
• Former Head of General Surgery Department at prestigious Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical weight management approaches
• Performs procedures at JCI-accredited Memorial Hospital

Dr. Eroglu specializes in weight loss surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a strong focus on laparoscopic techniques.

• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Published 16 scientific articles on surgical techniques
• Winner of First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy

Dr. Burak Kankaya trained at Cleveland Clinic's Endocrine Surgery Center – a global leader in metabolic surgery.

• Over 17 years of experience of surgical experience in weight loss procedures
• Performs gastric sleeve and gastric balloon surgeries with precision
• PhD in General Surgery from Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association

Pioneer of robotic surgery in Turkey – Dr. Dibekoglu performed the country's first Da Vinci procedure and specializes in advanced weight loss techniques.

• 35 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Expert in robotic-assisted gastric sleeve and bypass procedures
• Trained future surgeons as Lecturer at Kadir Has University
• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Prof. Halil Alis specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with over 34 years of experience of experience at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve, and band procedures
• Active member of IFSO – shaping international bariatric standards
• Published extensively on obesity and metabolic management
• Trained at Istanbul University's renowned surgical program

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in weight loss surgery with 29 years of experience of gastroenterology expertise at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Ph.D. in Gastroenterology from Akdeniz University's renowned program
• Specializes in minimally invasive gastric bypass and biliopancreatic diversion
• Part of the Organ Transplant Center team at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruç has performed 900+ obesity and metabolic surgeries using advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• 37 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on obesity
• Trained in laparoscopic gastric band and lower GI surgery in Austria and Scotland
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
• Robotic surgery training at Acιbadem University
• Professorship at Istinye University's Department of General Surgery

Dr. Sukcharoen combines anti-aging medicine with weight management expertise at Intrarat Hospital.

• Board-certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
• Specializes in metabolic health and preventative care
• Trained in clinical sexology and sexual medicine
• Graduated from Thammasat University's medical program

Op. Dr. Şükrü Arslan is a General Surgeon. He received his M.D. from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa in 2005. He completed his General Surgery residency at Atatürk University between 2006 and 2011. He served as an Assistant Professor of General Surgery at Atatürk University from 2013 to 2017. He also worked with the Atatürk University Organ Transplantation Center.

His practice covers gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, hernia, and abdominal surgery. He focuses on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques and organ transplantation. He has worked in public hospitals and leading private hospitals across the Marmara Region. He has been a General Surgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital since May 2026. He speaks English.

Dr. Arturo Martinez is a general surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Surgeon of Excellence. He specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Martinez has trained at the prestigious Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid.

• Board certified by the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Maintains double certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Works at Hospital Cyntar, a JCI-accredited facility in Mexico.
• Serves as an assistant professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.

Inventor of the Bikini Sleeve technique – Dr. Abdelbaki has transformed thousands of lives with his high-precision, minimally visible approach to gastric sleeve surgery.

• Professor of Surgery at Alexandria University
• Fellowships at Case Western Reserve University and University of Pittsburgh
• Member of IFSO and Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
• Specializes in innovative, patient-centered bariatric procedures

Dr. Krol leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic weight loss procedures.

• Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
• Uses the latest surgical and endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment
• Directs a center with high-standard certification for comprehensive care
• Combines expertise in metabolic and gastrointestinal health

Performs bariatric surgery using the Da Vinci robot at St. Zdislava Hospital, where he also serves as director.

• 27 years of experience specializing in obesity treatment and abdominal wall operations
• Trained in bariatric surgery at top European centers including Vienna and Tel Aviv
• Senior physician and head of surgery with MBA from Cambridge Business School
• Expert in minimally invasive and advanced revision bariatric procedures

Chief Surgeon at Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center – Prof. Schenker leads a department pioneering robotic and minimally invasive weight loss surgery.

• 19 years of experience specializing in visceral and gastrointestinal oncology surgery
• Pioneered modern techniques in minimally invasive procedures
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care at Pancreatic Cancer Centre
• Lectures at medical universities and conducts surgical workshops

Dr. Hector Acosta is the Chief Anesthesiologist at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Acosta leads anesthesia services specifically for the clinic’s weight-loss surgery program. He has been a member of the surgical team since 2007.

• Underwent residency training at the Autonomous University of Baja California General Hospital.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and seamless perioperative care.
• Works at Hospital Cyntar, which holds JCI, GHA, and SRC Center of Excellence accreditations.
• Focuses on optimizing anesthesia protocols for high-precision bariatric procedures.

Prof. Ozkan brings 31 years of experience of surgical expertise, including leadership roles at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University and Memorial Ankara Hospital.

• Specializes in abdominal surgery with extensive academic experience
• Former Dean of Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
• Founding Dean at Aksaray University's Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools