Best Gastric balloon bariatric surgeons in Turkey: TOP 68 doctors

• Dr. Burçin Batman specializes in gastric balloon procedures for weight loss.
• Performs endoscopic gastric balloon placement, adjustment, and removal.
• Utilizes advanced methods including Orbera, Spatz3, and Obalon balloon systems.
• International practice includes training in Turkey and membership in global surgical societies.
• Holds certifications in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery.
• Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Offers remote consultations for international patients seeking gastric balloon procedures.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, assisting a broad patient base.

He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

• Dr. Halil Coskun specializes in Gastric balloon procedures.
• Gastric balloon methods include endoscopic placement, adjustment, and removal.
• Uses innovative techniques: Orbera, Obalon, and Spatz3 adjustable balloon systems.
• International training at Cleveland Clinic and Cornell Medical School in the USA.
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital's Obesity and Metabolic Surgery clinic.
• Offers online consultations for Gastric balloon inquiries.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, accommodating a diverse patient base.

• Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal specializes in the Gastric Balloon procedure.
• Uses advanced techniques: endoscopic placement, adjustable volume, and dual-balloon systems.
• International training includes bariatric surgery masterclass in 2017.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Qualification Certificate.
• Provides online consultations for patients seeking Gastric Balloon information.
• Fluent in Turkish and proficient in English for diverse patient communication.

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

After completing his high school education  at Bahçelievler Super High School in 2000  , he won the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in the same year.

Between 2000 and 2006 , he completed his Medical Education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

As of 2007  , he started his General Surgery Specialization in Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty 'General Surgery Department'.

In 2009  , he took part in the Private Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Istanbul German hospital and took part in the Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery (surgical treatment of Type 2 Diabetes) surgery, which was performed for the first time in Turkey.

In 2011  , he received 'Metabolic Surgery' training at the Taksim German Hospital Metabolic Surgery Unit under Universal Hospitals. He completed his General Surgery residency in 2012.

Between 2012 and 2014 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital.

Between 2014 and 2017 , he worked at the Metabolic Surgery Clinic in Şişli, Istanbul.

He started to work as a lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University in 2015 and received the title of Assistant Professor in 2016.

Between 2009 and 2017 , he took part in more than 1000 Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Operations.

Between 2017 and 2018 , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Private Gebze Konak Hospital in Kocaeli.

Between  2018 and 2019  , he worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul  .

Dr. Instructor Member Fatih Can Karaca   left his duty at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital as  of February 2019 and started to work as a General Surgery Specialist to perform Obesity and Metabolic Surgery surgeries at Istanbul Surgery Hospital located in Istanbul .

He opened his private clinic at Fulya Unimed Center between 2019-2020.

He received the title of Associate Professor in June 2021 .

Fluent in English, Dr. Fatih Can Karaca is married and has two children.

Areas of interest

Metabolic Surgery (Surgical Treatment of Diabetes)
Bariatric (Obesity) Surgery
Revision Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Operation