Mehmet Ali Gok

Dr. Mehmet Ali Gok is an Associate Professor of general, bariatric, and oncological surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He holds European Hernia Society certification and completed robotic colorectal surgery training at Stony Brook University. He serves as an editor for several medical textbooks focused on oncology and hernia surgery.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Gok uses minimally invasive techniques to treat abdominal and metabolic conditions. He performs the laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) method for inguinal and femoral hernia repairs. This technique reduces post-operative pain and speeds up recovery. Additionally, he offers endoscopic gastric botulinum toxin A and sleeve gastrectomy for obesity treatment.

Core Conditions Treated

• Gastrointestinal stromal tumors and colorectal cancers
• Obesity and metabolic disorders
• Inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernias
• Biliary pancreatitis and gallbladder diseases
• Breast diseases, including gynecomastia and fibrocystic disease
• Hemorrhoids and anal atresia

Work Experience

• 2023–Present — Associate Professor, Medipol University Pendik Hospital, Istanbul
• 2020–2023 — Associate Professor, Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital
• 2018–2020 — Specialist Physician, Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli
• 2016–2018 — Specialist Physician, Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital
• 2015–2016 — Chief Physician, Silopi State Hospital, Sirnak
• 2014–2015 — Specialist Physician, Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital

Education & Training

• 2002–2008 — Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Medical Degree
• 2009–2014 — Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfü Kırdar Training and Research Hospital — General Surgery Residency
• 2013–2015 — Anadolu University — Healthcare Institutions Administration degree
• 2016–Present — Anadolu University — Studies in Law

Research & Publications

Dr. Gok has authored over 20 articles in international journals, such as the Journal of Ultrasound and Gastroenterology Review. He has edited several medical books including Minimal Invasive Surgery and Oncolological Surgery. His research compares surgical outcomes between laparoscopic and conventional repair methods, and he has presented at various national surgery congresses.

Selected Book Chapters

• "Early Stage Surgical Treatment" in Gastrointestinal System Tumors
• "Primary Solid Malignant Neoplasms of the Liver" in Surgery of Gastrointestinal Cancers
• "Emergency Laparoscopic Approach to Hydatid Cysts" in Rare Cases in General Surgery

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Surgical Association (Member since 2014)
• Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery (Member since 2020)