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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Alper Öztürk, MD is a highly experienced general and bariatric surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. He has over 21 years of clinical practice in advanced abdominal and metabolic surgery.
- 21 years of experience in general and obesity surgery
- Main focus: bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures
- Specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S, duodenal switch, and transit bipartition
- Proficient in English; manages both local and international patients
Educational Background
- MD, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2003
- General Surgery Residency at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, completed in 2010
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.
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Turkey,
Jul 29, 2022
31.01.2022 Ocak da tüp mide ameliyatımi Alper hocam yaptı 1 yıl önce eşimin ameliyatıni da Alper hocam yapmıştı bizlere ailesinden birisi gibi özenli kibar ve o yoğun tempoya rağmen güler yüzünden tebessümü eksik etmedi her defasında yanımızda oldu ve güzel ekibi , emekleri çok fazla iyi ki varlar hocam sizin gibi değerli insani değerlerini kaybetmemiş bir hekim ile tanışmak büyük onur iyi ki varsınız iyi ki bizim doktorumuz abimizsiniz Rabbim ömrünüzü uzun başarılarınızi daim kılsın sizi ve ekibinizi seviyoruz hocam özgün -Eda Gökoğlu
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Turkey,
Jul 18, 2022
Merhaba 05/07/2022 tüp mide ameliyatı oldum.önce biraz çekindim ama M.Alper hocam ve ekibinle danışınca içim rahatladı ve korkmadan ameliyatımı oldum.Alper hocam ve ekibine çok teşekkür ediyorum
Turkey,
May 18, 2022
Merhabalar 13.05.22 tarihinde Alper bey’e gastirik by-pass ameliyatı oldum,bu süreçte agrım sızım korkum olmadı çünkü emin ellerde olduğumu biliyordum.Alper bey ve ekibi şahane resmen bebek gibi baktılar bana ❤️ Kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum.
Turkey,
Mar 11, 2022
06/04/2022 Tarihin'de Tüp mide ve Reflü ameliyatı oldum şunu söylemek isterim arkadaşlar ameliyat öncesi ne kadar araştırırsanız araştırın kafanız daha çok karışacak kesinlikle geç kalmayın ameliyat'tan 3-4 saat sonra ayağa kalktım ve gezdim rahat bir şekilde ağrı sızı sancı herhangi bir şeyim olmadan. Bir an önce randevunuzu alın ve doktorunuz ile görüşün emin olun pişman olmayacaksınız benim tek pişmanlığım şimdiye kadar ameliyat olmamış olmam. Yrd. Doc. Dr. Alper Öztürk hocama ve ekibine teşekkürlerimi bir borç olarak bilirim ellerinize emeklerinize sağlık.
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