ABOUT Prof. Dr. OGuzhan Karatepe
Top Gastric Sleeve & Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Surgeon in Turkey
Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe, with over 25 years of experience, is one of Turkey’s best surgeons specializing in obesity, gastric sleeve, bariatric, and weight loss surgery. Recognized both nationally and internationally, he provides patients with scientifically grounded, personalized, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
He is one of the first doctors in Turkey to perform the highest number of gastric sleeve and bariatric procedures, and his expertise attracts patients from Istanbul, across Turkey, and around the world.
Patient safety, the effective use of advanced technologies, and adherence to ethical principles are at the forefront of his surgical practice. Even in complex obesity and weight loss cases, his successful outcomes have made him a trusted reference for many. Prof. Dr. Karatepe’s approach not only focuses on achieving surgical success but also aims to improve the overall quality of life for his patients.
WHO IS PROF. Dr. OGUZHAN KARATEPE?
Professional Journey and Academic Background
Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe’s career spans over 25 years, beginning at Turkey’s leading education and research hospitals and extending internationally with specialized training in Hepatobiliary Surgery (liver, pancreas, and bile ducts) at Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Actively involved in academia, Prof. Dr. Karatepe has held associate professorship and professorship positions, training numerous students and surgical assistants. He is also a founding member of the Surgical Infection Society, contributing to the advancement of the surgical profession.
Professional Experience:
- 2025: Acıbadem Healthcare Group
- 2024: Medicana Healthcare Group
- 2018 – Present: Karatepe Clinic
- 2021 – 2022: Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul, Liver & Pancreas Surgery
- 2016 – 2021: Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University (Professor)
- 2014 – 2018: Şişli Memorial Hospital
- 2012 – 2014: Bezmialem Vakıf University (Associate Professor, Hepatobiliary Surgery)
- 2011 – 2012: Erasmus University, Netherlands (Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellow)
- 2008 – 2011: Okmeydanı Training Hospital (General Surgery Chief Assistant)
- 2007 – 2008: Istanbul Medical Faculty (Peripheral Vascular Surgery Fellow)
- 1999 – 2007: Okmeydanı Training Hospital (Specialist & Research Assistant)
Scientific Vision and International Memberships
Excellence in medicine requires continuous learning and active participation in the global scientific community. Prof. Dr. Karatepe is an active member of prestigious international surgical associations, including:
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
- European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
- European Hernia Society (EHS)
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
- Turkish Surgical Society
- Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Society
- Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Society
- Turkish Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
- Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Society
- Surgical Infection Society (Founding Member)
Why Choose Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe?
Choosing the right surgeon is the most important factor in your health journey. Selecting Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Karatepe means trusting a surgeon with over 25 years of experience, proven success in complex obesity surgeries, patient-centered and compassionate care, and world-class treatment using the most advanced technology. Take the right step toward a healthier life today.
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