About
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merih Altıok is a leading general and oncological surgeon in Adana, specializing in advanced laparoscopic bariatric and cancer surgeries.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merih Altıok – General and Oncological Surgeon
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merih Altıok is a highly experienced general surgeon with over 21 years of practice, specializing in bariatric surgery and surgical oncology. Based in Adana at his private practice, Doç. Dr. Merih Altıok Muayenehanesi, he offers advanced laparoscopic procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and various cancer surgeries. His expertise spans weight loss surgeries and complex oncological operations, utilizing minimally invasive techniques for improved patient recovery. Dr. Altıok’s background includes education from Ege University and specialized training from Yale University in the USA.
About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merih Altıok
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Merih Altıok is a highly respected General Surgeon with a specialized focus on Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Oncology. With over a decade of dedicated experience, he offers advanced surgical solutions to both local and international patients from his private practice in Adana, Turkey.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Altıok's practice is built on a foundation of dual specialization, making him a sought-after expert in two critical areas of modern surgery:
- Bariatric Surgery: He is highly proficient in weight-loss procedures, with a particular emphasis on Sleeve Gastrectomy, helping patients combat obesity and related health issues.
- Surgical Oncology: Dr. Altıok performs complex cancer operations for a wide range of conditions, including stomach, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, and breast cancers, utilizing the latest surgical protocols.
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery: He employs minimally invasive techniques across his specializations, which typically results in less pain, smaller incisions, and a quicker recovery period for patients.
Distinguished Career and Education
Dr. Altıok's journey to excellence began at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions. He further honed his skills during his General Surgery residency at Dokuz Eylül University. His commitment to the field was recognized in
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
- General Surgery Residency - Dokuz Eylül University, Completed
Professional Achievements
- 2022: Associate Professor
- 2022: Surgical Oncology Specialist
- 2010: Yale University USA Fellowship
- 2014-2020: Chief Physician experience
- Expertise in obesity surgery and cancer surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery specialist
- Bariatric Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
- Gastric Bypass
- Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Liver Cancer Surgery
- Metabolic Surgery
- Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Tummy Tube)
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Tummy Tube)
- Bariatric Surgery
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
- Liver Cancer Surgery
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
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