Associate Professor
General & Bariatric Surgeon
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."
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 — pioneering advanced surgical techniques that are now standard practice.
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.
"Surgical care is not just intervention, but a comprehensive journey — from diagnosis and preparation through to recovery and follow-up — especially in complex bariatric cases."
Book a free consultation with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökmen Öztürk and discover how bariatric surgery can transform your life.
