I was born in 1967 in Izmir.
I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.
I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.
I speak English and French.
The education you have received describes you…
After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.
I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.
More than 50 international publications
Approximately 100 national publications
Section authorship of 12 books
Editorship of 2 books
Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.
Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.
Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications
Awards
Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).
Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).
Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).
Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).
The Firsts
Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.
Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)
Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)
Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)
Small intestine transplantation (2005)
I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.
The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1
Bachelor’s Degree:
2003 – 2010, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)
Training Education:
2011 – 2017, Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery, Ege University, Izmir (Turkey)
2013 - 2014: Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx – New York (USA)
Professional Experience : 1. July 2020 - November 2021, Anadolu Cerrahi
2. November 2018 - July 2020, İzmir Private Ege Şehir Hospital
3. 05-07 2014, Liver and Kidney Transplantation Observership Montefiore Medical Center Bronx / New York / USA
4. April 2017 - November 2018, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
5. July 2011 - April 2017, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
6. May 2010-August 2010, Kastamonu Pınarbaşı Family Health Center
Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.
Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.
Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.
He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.
He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.
Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.
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.
Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon who specializes in weight-loss procedures. He performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatments. He has completed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries. His patients report high satisfaction, and his complication rates are low.
Dr. Turkoglu is known for his work in obesity surgery. He often shares expert reviews and insights in medical publications. He holds accreditation from top surgical societies. He uses the latest techniques and follows evidence-based practices in his work.
Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon. He specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery. He also performs advanced laparoscopic and cancer-related operations. Dr. Yüksel has completed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries. He has also performed many general surgery procedures, such as umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy.
Dr. Yüksel received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016. He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Colorectal Surgery Association, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Association. These memberships show his dedication to professional growth and high standards in his field.
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.
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. İkram Esen is a plastic surgeon with more than nine years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery. He graduated from the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. He began his plastic surgery career at Dicle University. He has since practiced at Göztepe Hospital and Natural Clinic.
He has performed thousands of procedures. His main areas include facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, post-bariatric surgery, genital aesthetics, hair transplantation, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
Member of SICOB - Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and ACOI - Association of Italian Hospital Surgeons
Dr Braun is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) through Fundoplication surgery. He has performed over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. His expertise extends to diagnosing complex cases of GERD and offering comprehensive treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.
He has carried out his main training experiences in various international institutions and specialization courses in general and digestive system surgery, including a two-year training internship at Johns Hopkins University, Division of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and numerous courses in Madrid, with Prof. E. Moreno Gonzales (Curso Internacional de Actualizaciòn en chirurgia General y del Aparato Digestivo) or in New Orleans (Medical Education at the 90th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons).
Dr. Braun has extensive expertise in the field of digestive surgery. He has focused on implementing advanced protocols and optimizing surgical techniques, while maintaining high standards of safety and patient care. He has collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated and personalized approach in the management of obese or digestive disorder patients, improving quality of life and reducing post-operative complications.
Dr. Mani Habibi is a general surgeon with over 21 years of experience. He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He is skilled in gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y), mini-bypass, gastric balloon, and sleeve gastrectomy procedures.
Dr. Habibi is a member of the European Society of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO). He has published more than 40 scientific articles. His work focuses on improving surgical techniques and patient outcomes in obesity treatment.
Education
İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (ingilizce) 1995- 2002
Work Experience
Başbakanlık S.H.Ç.E.K. Genel Müdürlüğü Kurum Hekimliği (2003)
Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlığı 2011
Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Temel ve İleri Düzey Endoskopik Girişimler Eğitimi 2011
İstanbul Hastanesi /Van 2011
Özel Malatya Hastanesi / Malatya2012
Bilgi Tıp Merkezi Keçiören /Ankara 2013
Özel Koru Sincan Hastanesi Sincan/Ankara 2013
Baş Tibb Mərkəzi /Baku Clinic Azerbaycan/Bakü 2013
Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Özel Koru Ankara Hastanesi 2019
Özel Ankara Koru Hastanesi /Ankara 2019
Medical Interests
laparoscopic obesity
Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repairs (with the latest techniques)
Postpartum laparascopic diastasis recti (the formation of a protrusion in the upper middle abdomen due to the separation of the muscles in the abdominal tissue) and abdominal hernias above the navel and and gobekustunde both diastasis recti repair and abdominal hernia repair from the skin with laparascopic scola method for the first time in Turkey laparascopic stomach hernia and antireflu surgery).
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries, including cleaning the bile duct with trans-cystic choledochal irrigation in patients with bile sludge and stones less than 5mm in the bile duct, performed in the same session
Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, i.e., after 12 weeks of pregnancy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnancy
Anal disorders, anal fissures, all types of internal and external hemorrhoid surgeries, anal fissure, and anal fistula surgeries
Thyroid surgeries and cancers, parathyroid surgeries and cancers
Breast diseases and breast cancer surgery
Oncological surgery; liver and gallbladder and bile duct surgeries, stomach cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, and liver resections for metastatic liver tumors
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.