Dr.Mehmet Alper Öztürk (General surgeon)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Assoc. Prof., Department of General Surgery, Biruni University Hospital, Istanbul
• Previously served at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2010), Muş State Hospital (2011–2012), Florence Nightingale Hospital and Universal Italian Hospital (2012–2014), and Istanbul University (2014–2015)

Academic Contributions

• Active presenter at national and international conferences on bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Contributes to scientific literature in obesity surgery and oncologic general surgery
• Participated in multidisciplinary surgical councils for patient-centered treatment planning

Areas of Expertise

• Bariatric and metabolic surgery: gastric sleeve gastrectomy, Roux‑en‑Y gastric bypass, SADI‑S, duodenal switch, transit bipartition
• General abdominal surgery: hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix operations, intestinal procedures
• Oncologic surgery: stomach, intestinal, and colorectal tumor resections (minimally invasive)
• Holistic surgical care tailored to obesity-related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes

Publications and Research

Assoc. Prof. Öztürk has authored and co-authored multiple peer‑reviewed articles in bariatric and metabolic surgery. His research focuses on long‑term outcomes of obesity procedures and improvements in surgical techniques.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Prioritizes patient‑centred care and informed decision‑making
• Advocates minimally invasive options to enhance recovery and reduce complications
• Offers comprehensive pre‑ and post‑operative support including nutritional counselling and metabolic follow‑up
• Welcomes international patients and provides English-language medical consultation and planning

Professional Affiliations

• Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery at Biruni University Hospital
• Member of national surgical societies, especially those focused on obesity and metabolic surgery

FAQs

Is Dr. Mehmet Alper Öztürk board‑certified?

Yes, fully certified in General Surgery with international experience in bariatric surgery.

What surgical procedures does he perform?

He performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SADI‑S, transit bipartition, hernia repairs, and general abdominal surgeries.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes, with English fluency and experience supporting international medical travellers.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Most laparoscopic bariatric procedures require 2–4 days of hospitalization, depending on the individual case.

Does his work involve multidisciplinary teams?

Yes, all complex cases are reviewed in multidisciplinary councils to tailor optimal patient care plans.

What is his approach to obesity-related conditions?

He combines surgery with metabolic support for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver disease.

Where did he train and practice before Biruni?

He trained and worked at Istanbul University hospitals, Muş State Hospital, Florence Nightingale, and Universal Italian Hospital between 2004 and 2015.