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Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 451 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood - General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
Azziz Sumer Mp
General surgeon
39 years of experience
4.3
40 reviews

Azziz Sumer Mp

General surgeon
39 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital
4.3
40 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2456
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3199.03 - $3732.2
Gastric bypass $3725
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Ediz Altinli
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.6
91 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

Ediz Altinli

General surgeon
27 years of experience

2018 - Halen, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

2016 - 2017, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKÖY VE ATAŞEHİR HASTANELERİ

Özofagus ve Mide Hastalıkları Cerrahi Merkezi Direktörü

2015 - 2016, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

FLORANCE NIGHTINGALE KADIKÖY HASTANESİ

Kolon ve Rektum Cerrahisi ve Gastrointestinal Sistem Motilite Ünitesi Direktörü

2012 - 2016, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

TC İSTANBUL BİLİM ÜNİVERSİTESİ GENEL CERRAHİ ANABİLİM DALI

Öğretim Üyesi,İleri Laparoskopik Cerrahi

2011 - 2012, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Şefi

2008 - 2011, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Şef Yardımcısı

2005 - 2008, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI HAYDARPAŞA NUMUNE EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Başasistanı

2003 - 2005, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI ŞİŞLİ ETFAL EA HASTANESİ

Genel Cerrahi Klinik Başasistanı

1997 - 2002, İstanbul/İstanbul/Türkiye

TC İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ CERRAHPAŞA TIP FAKÜLTESİ

Genel Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı Klinik Başasistanı

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4.6
91 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $6000
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery $8000
Gastric bypass $6500
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Omer Avlanmis
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
213 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Omer Avlanmis

General surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.Read more
4.5
213 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2600 - $3600
Gastric bypass $3680 - $4000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3500 - $4000
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Hasan Erdem
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.8
19 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic

Hasan Erdem

General surgeon
22 years of experience

accreditations:

Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course

Dr. HE is a General Surgery Specialist and Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions. He has vast experience in the field, having worked in various hospitals in Turkey and having completed certificates and courses such as Anorectal Physiology Course, Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course. He is a member of several organizations such as International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Turkish Surgical Association, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, and Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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4.8
19 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2122.02 - $3188.36
Gastric band
Gastric bypass $4894.51 - $5107.78
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Cemal Kara
General surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Prof. Cemal Kara's Private Practice/EGE CERRAHI

Cemal Kara

General surgeon
26 years of experience
Dr. Cemal Kara is a distinguished general surgeon specializing in cosmetic and weight-loss procedures. With 26 years of experience, he has performed over 6,200 treatments, co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center, and contributed significantly to the medical field with 30+ publications and the invention of a laparoscopic surgical instrument.Read more
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4265.37
Gastric bypass $5864.88
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Asim Uslu
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic

Asim Uslu

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Dr. Asim Uslu is a respected Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, recognized for his personalized cosmetic procedures. He has been awarded as the 'Doctor of the Year' in Antalya and is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD). He specializes in a range of operations including Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and more.Read more
Taha Somnez
Plastic surgeon
13 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Surprise Experts Clinic

Taha Somnez

Plastic surgeon
13 years of experience
Dr. Taha Sonmez is a renowned aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 17 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures including hand surgery, tissue transplants, rhinoplasty, liposuction, body shaping, and head and neck surgery. Dr. Sonmez has received recognition as the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey and is affiliated with several esteemed medical associations. His range of operations includes liposuction, breast lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tuck, otoplasty (ear surgery), botox injections, stem cell rejuvenation therapy, and various types of liposuction.Read more
5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $2800 - $4000
Gastric bypass $3500 - $5000
Gastric balloon $2000 - $3800
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Ahmed Ammar
Gastrointestinal surgeon
10 years of experience
Egypt, Cairo
Dr. Ahmed Ammar Clinic

Ahmed Ammar

Gastrointestinal surgeon
10 years of experience

Dr Ahmed M. Ammar 

Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon

Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery 

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

MB Bch, MSc Surgery, MD Surgery, MRCS England 

Member of the European Hernia Society 

Dr Ammar has a 10 year experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He is specialized in laparoscopic procedures involving laparoscopic repairs of different types of hernias, bariatric procedures, biliary procedures. 

Surgeries are performed in the best hospitals well known for its safety and hospitality standards, using the best laparoscopic instruments and setting. 

A lifelong follow up of our patients is always provided

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Doctor's visit price on request
Stomach resection $1000 - $2000
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $2500 - $3500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $1500 - $2000
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Dr Yahya Ozel
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Yahya Ozel

General surgeon
34 years of experience
Dr. Yahya Ozel is a bariatric surgeon with over 34 years of experience. He specializes in various procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with a strong foundation in gastroenterology and general surgery. He is a member of multiple medical associations like the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.Read more
Mirhan Tosun
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Mirhan Tosun

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Mirhan Tosun is a renowned specialist in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. His expertise includes procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, and Gastric balloon. He acquired his medical education and specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has held various roles in medical institutions and academia throughout his career.Read more
Hasan Erdem
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.7
5 reviews
Ukraine, Poltava
Bookimed

Hasan Erdem

General surgeon
22 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Hasan Erdem is a renowned expert in general, bariatric, and metabolic surgery with over two decades of experience. His work includes 478 scientific publications and he was recognized as an Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions in 2018. His surgical repertoire includes gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and is particularly known for his innovative surgical methods.Read more
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
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Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Jaroslav Tvaruzek
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.5
59 reviews
Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Jaroslav Tvaruzek

General surgeon
34 years of experience

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

  • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
  • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
  • thyroidectomy
  • nephrectomy
  • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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4.5
59 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Stomach resection $5651.62
Gastric bypass
Gastroectomy $12796.11
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Gorkem Atsal
ENT doctor
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Gorkem Atsal Clinic

Gorkem Atsal

ENT doctor
11 years of experience
Dr. Gorkem Atsal is a highly skilled ENT Surgeon, specializing in facial surgeries. He has a vast educational background, with residencies in Anesthesia and Otolaryngology. His dedication to using the latest technologies for minimally invasive procedures contributes to faster recovery times for patients. His work has been featured in numerous scientific publications, and he has participated in many medical conferences.Read more
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
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Before and After Pictures
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
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Victor Diaconu
Colorectal surgeon
20 years of experience
Romania, Bucharest
Nord by provita hospital

Victor Diaconu

Colorectal surgeon
20 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and other Interventional Techniques
European Hernia Society
Dr. Victor Diaconu is a highly regarded expert in bariatric surgery, performing a high volume of surgeries annually. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in using mechanical stapling technology in various procedures like Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Stomach stapling, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, and Gastric band.Read more
Plamen Staikov
Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience
3.9
14 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Sachsenhausen Hospital

Plamen Staikov

Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Certified Da Vinci surgeon
  • Top bariatric surgeon Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in weight loss surgery.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision bariatric surgeries.
  • International practice in Germany, Switzerland, and France for specialized training.
  • Success in improving patient quality of life through weight loss surgery.
  • Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital with a focus on obesity treatment.
  • Certified in bariatric surgery from The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg.
  • Da Vinci certified surgeon, utilizing advanced robotic surgery techniques.
  • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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3.9
14 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Stomach resection $33350
Stomach stapling
Gastric band
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Muslum Tarkan
Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience

Muslum Tarkan

Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi
Doctor's visit price on request
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $4500 - $5000
Gastric balloon $1800 - $2200
Gastric band $2500 - $3000
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Alper Hacioglu
Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience

Alper Hacioglu

Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi
Doctor's visit price on request
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $4500 - $5000
Gastric balloon $1800 - $2200
Gastric band $2500 - $3000
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Antonio Braun
Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience
Italy, Bari
Ospedale Santa Maria

Antonio Braun

Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience

Dr Braun's primary responsibilities include direct leadership and execution of complex surgeries, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other advanced metabolic and bariatric procedures. He has developed solid experience in managing the different clinical challenges present in obese patients, providing them with personalized and optimized care to ensure positive long-term outcomes.

His surgical practice is based on an in-depth methodology and a careful look at the latest technological innovations in the field of bariatric surgery. He has actively worked to implement advanced protocols and continually improve operational techniques, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.

With over 2000 operations performed as a surgeon specializing in oncology, he has developed extensive experience and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery applied to the care of cancer patients.

As a primary operator, he has successfully conducted a wide range of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for the treatment of oncological conditions, including gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological and other solid tumors. His surgical practice has focused on the application of advanced techniques, using cutting-edge laparoscopic instruments and robotic systems

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Ahmet Ziya Balta
General surgeon
22 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Flash Cure Med

Ahmet Ziya Balta

General surgeon
22 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ziya Balta is a renowned specialist in obesity surgery, with vast experience in various bariatric procedures. Having worked alongside globally-recognized Obesity Surgeon Dr. Bruno Dillemans in Belgium, Dr. Balta has participated in over 2500 obesity operations. He is a member of numerous national and international obesity surgery societies.Read more
Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik

Clinical oncologist
27 years of experience
Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik is a senior oncologist specializing in cancer management using minimally invasive techniques. He is proficient in operations such as Removal of liver cancer, Liver transplant, and Gastric bypass among others. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, cytoreductive surgery, and kidney transplantation. He is a member of several professional associations and has held significant leadership positions in his career.Read more