Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 458 doctors

Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Umut R. Gündüz began his medical career at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Later, he became a General Surgery Specialist at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

From 2011 onwards, they worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

In 2018, they became a Clinical Education Instructor. Dr. Umut Rıza Gündüz primarily focused on metabolic, breast, endocrine & other general surgeries.

In 2021, they worked as both a manager and a physician in the General Surgery department at Özel Termessos Hospital.

Since 2023, Umut R. Gündüz has been continuing to accept patients at their own clinic, mainly specializing in metabolic surgery and performing general surgery operations.

• Gastric Sleeve
• Bypass Surgeries
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • SASI-S Bypass
  • Roux en-y Bypass
• Endoscopic Procedures
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Botox
• Revision Surgeries
• Diabetes Surgery
• Complication Surgeries

Some of Dr.Umut R. Gunduz’ Trainings;

• Neck Dissection Course (2019)
  
  – Da Vinci Xi System for Surgeons Training,
  Orsi Academy, Belgium (2018)
  
  – Advanced course in revisional
  bariatric surgery & the management of
  complex cases, Belgium (2017)
  
  – Advance Endoscopy Course, Turkish
  Surgical Association, Turkey (2017)
  
  – Turkish Society of Surgery Advanced Endoscopy Course (2016)

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

Dr. is a highly qualified surgeon with a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree and 2nd degree specialization in general surgery. He has extensive experience in various hospital departments, including General and Oncological Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. He is a member of various medical associations and is the founder of the Silesian Foundation for the Support and Development of Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He is the author and co-author of 20 domestic and foreign publications and over 50 conference reports.

Kiss. Dr. Lecturer Hüseyin Akyol presents the obesity and metabolic surgery processes of all his patients at the highest standards by using personalized treatment methods, his experienced team and high technology equipment. Operations and treatment follow-up processes are carried out in fully equipped and up-to-date A-plus hospitals.

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

• Dr. İbrahim graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1994.
• He completed an internship at the University of Düsseldorf Medical Faculty, gaining exposure to international healthcare developments.
• In 1995, he received tourism doctor training.
• From 1997 to 2001, he specialized in General Surgery (Advanced Laparoscopy) at SSK Ankara Dışkapı Teaching and Research Hospital.
• In 2001, he became a member of the Health Board of the Turkish Taekwondo Federation.
• In 2002, he received training in infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy for treating hemorrhoids and varicose veins.
• He also gained expertise in enteral parenteral nutrition at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and SSK Ankara Teaching Hospital, allowing him to closely monitor surgical procedures and patients' clinical nutrition.
• He has more than 25 years of experience in bariatric surgeries and he is developing new technologies in sleeve gastrectomy and bypass surgeries.
• Since 2021 he is serving Global Medical Care patients in Istanbul

• Mehmet was born in 1980 in Hatay's Antakya district.
• He completed his primary and secondary education in Iskenderun.
• In 1998, he began his medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
• He graduated from Ege University with the title of Medical Doctor in 2004.
• Mehmet entered the TUS (Medical Specialty Education Entrance Examination) and qualified for the specialty education he aimed for, pursuing his dream of becoming a Surgeon doctor.
• In 2005, he started his General Surgery Specialization training at Istanbul Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital.
• After completing 5 years of intensive training, he published his first medical article titled "Causes, Treatment, and Interventions in Incisional Hernias" in 2010, earning the title of General Surgery Specialist.

2019 Global Medical Care Obesity Surgeon

2016 Head of the obesity unit, Izmir Private Hospital

2013-2016 Eskişehir Acıbadem Hospital

2012 to 2013 General Surgery Specialist and chief physician, Manisa Soma Private Vefa Hospital.

2011-2012 Compulsory Service at Mardin Kızıltepe

He graduated from medical school in 2004 and became a doctor of medicine. He completed his General Surgery training in 2010, specializing in the effects of preoperative nutritional support on colon anastomosis healing in malnourished rats. He received the second prize for his thesis at the international KEPAN Congress.

After fulfilling his compulsory service, he helped establish the obesity and metabolic surgery unit in Malatya Private EGM Hayat and Park hospitals in 2018. He currently works in these hospitals and helps Global Medical Care patients with obesity and diabetes surgery, cancer surgery, and advanced laparoscopic interventions.

Membership:

Turkish Surgical Association

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

Turkish Obesity Surgery Society (TOSS)

International Bariatric Club (IBC).

Experiences:

2023 - Life Hospital, Antalya,

2018 - Malatya Private Hayat Hospital,

2018 - Malatya Private Park Hospital,

2010-2018 Darende Hulusi Efendi State Hospital, Malatya

Graduated from Bornova Anatolian High School.Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Celal Bayar University in 2011, becoming a medical doctor. Began career as a general practitioner at Şanlıurfa Birecik State Hospital. Passed medical specialization examination (TUS) in 2012, began surgical specialization at İzmir Bozyaka's surgical department. Worked as an external observer physician at Heidelberg Universität Klinikum in 2015. Became a surgeon in 2017, focusing on evaluating patient demographics and efficacy of Sleeve Gastrectomy. Performed compulsory service at Ardahan Göle State Hospital between 2018 and 2019. Joined İzmir Tepecik training and research hospital in 2020. Devotes himself to ongoing studies and patient care.

Specialities:

• Bariatric surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Inguinal and sac hernias
• Recurrent hernias (laparoscopic and standard methods)
• Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System Surgery
• Large intestine (colon) cancer treatment
• Cancer surgery
• Liver surgery
• Colon and rectal cancer
• Laparoscopic colon and rectal disease surgery
• Gastric Cancer Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
  • Gastric Botox
• Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
  • Pancreatic surgery
• Sleeve gastrectomy revision

Experiences:

• 2022 : Global Medical Care Obesity Surgeon
• 2019-2022 Izmir Tepecik Education and Research Hospital
• 2017 - 2019: General Surgery Residency, Ardahan Göle State Hospital
• 2016: Hepatopancreaticobiliary Department, Heidelberg University
• 2012 - 2017: Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
• 2012: General Practitioner, Şanlıurfa Birecik State Hospital

Prof. Dr. Cengiz ERİŞ

I was born in 1977 in the center of VAN. After completing my primary, secondary and high school education in Van, I started my medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1995.

After graduating in 2001, I started my General Surgery specialization at Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital.

In 2007, I worked as a General Surgery specialist at Siirt State Hospital for about 2 years as part of compulsory service.

After compulsory service, I started working as chief assistant at Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. During my tenure, I completed my master’s degree in Liver Transplantation, Bile Duct and Pancreatic Surgery at İnönü University Liver Transplantation Institute for 1 year.

In addition to being responsible for the Liver Transplantation unit at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, I performed many operations in the field of Advanced laparoscopic surgery.

One year after receiving the title of Associate Professor in 2015, I founded European Obesity Surgery and started working as an Obesity and Metabolism surgery specialist.

As of December 2021, I have been appointed as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University with the position of Professor.