Best Gastric balloon bariatric surgeons: TOP 150 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
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| Gastric balloon | $1600 |
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.
Read more- 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
Read moreGraduated 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
Dr. Hidayet Çatal is a Diabetes and Obesity Surgery Specialist born in 1963 in Yalvaç, Isparta. He has worked in various hospitals in Izmir, Turkey since 1992, and has had great success in bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He is also regularly invited to international channels to explain his surgical methods.
Read moreWORK EXPERIENCE :
1989-1990 Internship, Gulhane Military Medical Academy
1990-1992 Physician, 13th Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Seymen, Turkey 1996-1998 General Surgeon, Mobile Surgical Hospital, Hakkari, Turkey
1998-2001 General Surgeon, 600 Beds Mevki Military Hospital, Ankara, Turkey 1999 Brigade Surgeon, Stabilization Forces, NATO, Bosnia-Herzegovina
2001-2015 Gülhane Military Medical Academy
2015- Özel Ankara Güven Hospital
Private Practice Experience
2009-2011 Özel Magnet Medical Center
2011- 2013 Özel Çağ Hospital
2013-2015 Özel İnternational Medicana Ankara Hospital
2015- Özel Ankara Güven Hospital
Private Practice Experience for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
I have been involved in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery since 2011. Mainly in private practice. I have done over 2500 sleeve gastrectomy’s and more than 900 gastric bypass and metabolic surgery procedures with a total of over 3400 Obesity and Metabolic Surgery operations
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Dr. Ahmed Saad Khalil is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon specializing in obesity surgery with over 20 years of experience in the field. He has practiced and got trained as well as many training workshops and scientific activities and conferences in the UK, USA, Kuwait, Belgium ,Switzerland and currently and for the last decade operates in Alexandria, Egypt. Dr. Khalil is known for providing top-quality bariatric surgery at a competitive cost, with standards comparable to those in the UK. His expertise and commitment to patient care have established him as a reputable figure in the field of obesity surgery in Egypt and neighboring countries
Dr Ahmed Saad Khalil
MBBCh(Alex.) ,MRCS (eng),MRCS(glasg)
Consultant bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon
member of Egyptian society of bariatric surgery(ESBS)
member of Egyptian society of laparoscopic surgery(ESLS)
member of international federation for the surgery of obesity(IFSO)
Current and previous registration bodies:
Egyptian medical syndicate consultant registry.
Kuwaiti medical association.
Saudi health .
General medical council (UK).
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He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he completed his specialization in emergency medicine at Taksim First Aid Training and Research Hospital. Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. Between 2018-2020, he fulfilled his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. Since 2020, he has been continuing his service at Avrasya Hospital and has specialized in general surgery and obesity surgery for the last five years.
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