Dr. Metehan Gumus is a general surgeon with expertise in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and gastric balloon procedures. He also specializes in advanced breast surgery. He has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on breast cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and new surgical techniques.
Dr. Gumus has presented his work at many international and national conferences. He is dedicated to improving surgical science. His academic work and clinical experience make him a respected expert in his field.
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. M Altan Kaya is a skilled surgeon. He specializes in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, breast cancer surgery, and hemorrhoidectomy. He completed advanced training in minimally invasive surgery in Hamburg and Strasbourg. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to using the latest techniques to provide the best care for his patients.
He is a member of several respected surgical societies. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, the Society for Colorectal Tumor Surgery, and the European Society of Oncological Surgeons. Dr. Kaya has performed hundreds of complex surgeries. His work has helped improve patient outcomes and raise surgical standards in his field.
Applied Treatments:
1990 - 1996 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
1996 - 2000 - SSK Outer Door Training Hospital
2001 - 2003 - Arhavi SSK Hospital
2003 - 2006 - Borcka SSK Hospital
2007 - 2022 - Private Eregli Anatolian Hospital
2022 - Private Silivri Anatolian Hospital
Dr. Ahmet Ziya Balta is a General Surgery Specialist with 23 years of experience. He has served as Infirmary Chief Surgeon and Deputy Chief Doctor. He is now an Associate Professor at SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty, General Surgery Department.
Dr. Balta has worked in both military and civilian healthcare. He served at Şırnak Military Hospital and GMMA Haydarpaşa Teaching Hospital. He is known for his skills in general surgery and his leadership in surgical departments. His career shows strong achievements in both clinical practice and academic medicine.
Dr. Ozgur Kavak is an expert in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. He specializes in bariatric procedures such as Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Full Gastric Bypass, Mini Bypass, and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery. He also offers non-surgical obesity treatments, including endoscopic gastric balloon and stomach filler procedures.
Dr. Kavak is accredited by the Turkish Surgical Association and has held a board qualification since 2008. He is an active member of several national surgical societies. He has published many national and international studies that are widely cited. His surgical skills also include laparoscopic oncology for colorectal, stomach, pancreas, and adrenal conditions, as well as endocrine, hernia, and advanced laser haemorrhoid surgeries.
Dr. Abdulkadir Bedirli completed his medical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty in 1988. He became a General Surgeon in 1997 and was appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He became a Professor in 2010.
In 2011, Dr. Bedirli completed the Robotic Surgery Certification Program in Strasbourg and became a console surgeon. He performed his first robotic surgery in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University in the same year. Since then, he has successfully applied robotic surgery to over 1500 patients, mostly for obesity, stomach cancer, and colon-rectum cancers.
In 2012, Dr. Bedirli became a Surgical Oncology Specialist and participated in training programs on Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Paris-France in 2014 and in Lyon-France in 2016. In 2018, he completed the Gastric Cancer Master Class program at Severance Hospital in Seoul-South Korea, and in 2019, he participated in the Bariatric Redo Surgery training program in Bruges-Belgium.
Dr. Bedirli was awarded the F.A.C.S. (Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) title by the American College of Surgeons in 2018. He has published 61 international and 47 national papers, presented 87 papers at international conferences and 68 papers at national conferences, contributed to 7 book chapters, and served as an editor for one book. Dr. Bedirli has an H-index of 18, with 1064 citations to his 72 publications.
Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.
Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.
Dr. Mehdi is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon, renowned for his expertise in weight loss surgeries and his dedication to improving the health and well-being of his patients. With years of specialized training and extensive practice, he has successfully performed numerous life-changing procedures, helping individuals achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. Dr. Mehdi combines advanced surgical techniques with a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every procedure is carefully tailored to meet the unique needs and health goals of each individual. His expertise includes a range of bariatric procedures, such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgeries, all designed to provide effective and lasting results. Known for his compassionate care, Dr. Mehdi works closely with patients throughout their journey, offering guidance, support, and education to help them embrace a healthier lifestyle. His exceptional outcomes and commitment to excellence have earned him a reputation as a trusted leader in bariatric surgery, attracting patients seeking transformative solutions to obesity and related health challenges.
Education:
Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004)
Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2005-2010 General Surgery
Specialist Training)
Institutions He Works for:
Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
Malatya Darende Hulus Efendi State Hospital
Malatya Private EGM Hayat Hospital
Malatya Private Park Hospital
Antalya Private Life Hospital Group
Antalya Private ASV Life Hospital
Publications and Articles:
Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old
patient
Recep Aktimur, Uğur Yaşar, Elif Çolak, Nuraydın Özlem
Turk J Surg. 2017; 33(1): 43–44.
Effects of preoperative nutritional support on colonic anastomotic healing in
malnourished rats
Rıza Haldun Gündoğdu, Uğur Yaşar, Pamir Eren Ersoy, Emre Ergül, Semra
Işıkoğlu, Atilla Erhan
Ulus Surgical Magazine 2015; 31(3): 113–117. Published online 2015 Sep.
Master Thesis:
The effect of preoperative nutrition on colonic anastomosis healing in
malnourished rats.
Certificates and Courses :
Metabolic Surgical Procedures with Video Demonstrations Course (12-15
October 2017)
Obesity and metabolic diseases surgery winter school (26 February 2018)
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Symposium (3-4 December 2018)
Nutritional support in Cancer (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning Programme,
22/11/2009)
Nutritional Support in intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patents (ESPEN Long-
Life-Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)
Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period (ESPEN Long-Life-
Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)
Approach to Paranteral Nutrition (PN) (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning
Programme, 22/11/2009) Thyroid Surgery Course (Ankara Surgery
Association )
Thyroid Cancer Surgery Course (Turkish Surgical Society 12 September
2009)
Akut Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Treatument Course (Ankara Surgery
Association 10 January 2009)
Abdominal Wall Hernias Course (Ankara Surgery Association 10 January
2009)
Burn Course (Ankara Surgery Association 11 April 2009)
Experimental Surgery Course (5. Surgical Research Congress 10
December 2009)
Total Mesorectal Excision Course (Ankara Surgery Days 14-15 November
2008)
Professional assocations and organizations to which he is a
member:
Turkish Surgery Association
BMCD (Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery)
TOSS (Turkish obesity surgery society)
Special Interests:
Cancer Surgery,
Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Awards Received:
2011 KEPAN congress second best paper
2019 Turkey East Awards; The most succesful General Surgeon
of the year.
2020 Altıntaç Awards; Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year Award
Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan was born in Ankara in 1971. After completing primary school in Gaziantep, he settled in Izmir and completed his secondary and high school education in Izmir. In the last years of his high school education, with his passion for white coats, he took the university exam and was accepted to Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who started his medical education at Ege University in 1988, graduated as a medical doctor in 1994 after an intensive and successful medical education. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan, who passed the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in 1997 and started his specialization training in the Department of General Surgery at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, took part in many successful operations until 2002 and had serious experience in the branch of general surgery. After his specialist training, Op. Dr. He was entitled to receive the title.
Dr. Cüneyt Çiftdoğan has been working as a General Surgery Specialist since 2002. He has equipped his professional skills and abilities with technological developments by working in many public and private hospitals.
Professional Interests
Metabolic and Obesity Surgery
Gastric Botox
Reflux Surgery
Goiter Surgery
Breast Diseases
Intestinal Tumor Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic and Open Hernia Surgery
Liver Cystic Diseases
Colon Cancer Surgery
Rectum Cancer Surgery
Perinal Fistula
Fissure and Hemorrhoidal Diseases
Pilonidal Sinus Surgeries
Soft Tissue Tumors
Diagnostic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Memberships to Scientific Organizations
Izmir Medical Chamber
Turkish Surgical Association
Aegean Region Surgical Association
Aegean Region Breast Diseases Association
Field of activity:
Surgery for obesity and metabolic disorders
Endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, gastric balloon, gastric stent, gastric botox)
Dr. Emin Ersoy is a General Surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries, including complex procedures for obesity, metabolic, and gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Ersoy is accredited by top surgical societies. He is known for introducing minimally invasive techniques in Turkey. He has published more than 100 scientific articles. He is often invited to speak at national and international conferences and has contributed to the progress of surgical practice.