Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökmen Öztürk is a renowned General and Bariatric Surgeon with over 25 years of surgical experience. Originally hailing from Istanbul, Dr. Öztürk earned his medical degree from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1994.
He returned to Istanbul to pursue clinical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Over his career, he has held appointments as Specialist, Chief Assistant, and later as Associate Professor in universities and hospitals including Medipol University and Nisa Hospital.
Dr. Öztürk’s reputation has grown especially in minimally invasive surgery, obesity and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic techniques, and general surgery fields such as hernia repair and colorectal surgery.
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Balloon, Gastric Botox)
General & Digestive System Surgery (Hernia, Colorectal, Hemorrhoids)
Laparoscopic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Oncologic & Cancer Surgery (Gastrointestinal & abdominal)
Medical Degree: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1994
Residency / Clinical Training: Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
Academic & Hospital Posts: Worked at Medipol University, Nisa Hospital, among others
He was among the first in the Black Sea region to perform laparoscopic colon resection, laparoscopic reflux surgery, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in 2002.
He has authored and participated in advanced training in bariatric, colorectal, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
He is affiliated with health institutions and participates in medical education, research, and leadership in surgical communities.
Dr. Öztürk’s approach centers on precision, innovation, and patient safety. He believes that each surgical plan should be customized to patient anatomy and health goals, balancing minimally invasive methods with optimal outcomes, reduced downtime, and lasting results.
He views surgical care not just as intervention, but as a comprehensive journey — from diagnosis and preparation through to recovery and follow-up — especially in complex bariatric or reconstructive cases.
✔️ Over 25 years of recognized surgical experience in Turkey and internationally
✔️ Specialist in bariatric/metabolic surgery with broad general surgery credentials
✔️ Pioneered advanced laparoscopic techniques in regional settings
✔️ Trusted in both clinical and academic settings
✔️ Committed to patient safety, innovation, and outcomes
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