**Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Şen: A Leader in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery**
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozan Şen is a highly respected surgeon specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery, dedicated to helping patients achieve their weight loss goals through the most advanced and safest procedures available. His practice in Istanbul is a center of excellence for patients from around the world seeking a permanent solution to obesity.
**Education and Specialized Training**
Dr. Şen’s foundational medical education was at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s premier medical schools, from which he graduated in 2000. He developed a keen interest in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery early in his career. His journey into bariatric surgery began in 2013, where he collaborated with pioneers in the field, including Prof. Dr. Ahmet Türkçapar and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yerdel, at the Istanbul Bariatric Surgery Clinic.
**International Experience and Expertise**
To ensure he offers his patients the latest global standards, Dr. Şen pursued advanced training in the United States. He has held observational roles in robotic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and completed a formal robotic surgery certification program at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. This international experience places him at the forefront of bariatric technology.
**A Commitment to Excellence and Academia**
Dr. Ozan Şen is an active and respected member of the international medical community. He holds memberships in the most prestigious organizations in his field, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). He has also authored numerous scientific articles in top-tier international journals, contributing to the advancement of bariatric science.
