Education & Training

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• Trakya University Faculty of Medicine — MD, Class of 1990 (3rd in class)

• General Surgery Internship (Germany) — Heidelberg University Clinics, under Prof. Dr. Ch. Herfarth

• General Surgery Residency — SSK Okmeydanı Training & Research Hospital (Istanbul), started 1991; Specialist in General Surgery in 1996

• Microsurgery Course — University of Würzburg (1993)

• Surgical GI Endoscopy Courses — Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1996)

• Hepato-biliary Focus — Istanbul University General Surgery, Liver & Biliary Unit (1999)

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Experience

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• 1991–1996 — General Surgery Residency, SSK Okmeydanı (Istanbul)

• 1996–2007 — General Surgery Specialist, Ministry of Health Okmeydanı Training & Research Hospital

• 2007–2017 — SB Haseki Training & Research Hospital (various units) — retired from public service

• 2017–Present — Private hospitals / practice in Istanbul

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Clinical Interests

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• Obesity & Metabolic Surgery (Bariatric surgery) — patient selection, peri-operative safety, long-term follow-up

• Digestive & General Surgery; endoscopy; hepatobiliary focus supported by dedicated training

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Professional Memberships & Certifications

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• IFSO — International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Regular Member (2025)

• TCD — Türk Cerrahi Derneği (Turkish Surgical Association)

• Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

• TOSS — Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery

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For International Patients (Health Tourism)

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• Safety-first pathway: comprehensive pre-op assessment, enhanced recovery protocols, structured aftercare.

• University & teaching-hospital background blended with private-sector efficiency for seamless care in Istanbul.

• Clear coordination: travel-aligned scheduling, transparent planning, and long-term follow-up options.​