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Highly experienced bariatric surgeon in Istanbul, Dr. Ilker Sönmez offers advanced weight-loss surgeries with an exceptionally low complication rate. Over 7,200 patients treated.
Dr. İlker Sönmez – Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Specialist
Dr. İlker Sönmez is a pioneering obesity surgery specialist in Adana with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty and was among the first to implement gastric band surgery in Turkey in 2004. With international training from Imperial College London, he specializes in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. His clinic offers comprehensive bariatric services with a team approach, ensuring zero patient loss and excellent post-operative support.
Dr. İlker Sönmez - Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Pioneer
Op. Dr. İlker Sönmez is a highly experienced obesity and metabolic surgery specialist who played a key role in pioneering world-renowned obesity surgical techniques in Turkey.
Professional Journey
In 2004, while still receiving surgical training at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, he took his first step into obesity surgery by participating in gastric band operations. After completing his General Surgery specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty in 2007, he received international training and participated in international conferences on sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass operations starting from 2008.
Specialized Services
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Gastric bypass
- Gastric balloon
- Diabetes treatment
- Laser treatments
Key Principles
- Personalized bariatric and metabolic surgery
- High-level patient-physician dialogue
- Team-based approach
- Complete post-operative support
- Striving for excellence with latest technologies
The success secret includes zero patient loss and direct physician communication.
Educational Background
- Clinical Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery - St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College London
- General Surgery Specialization - Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
- Medical Degree - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Achievements
- 2007: Completed General Surgery specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
- 2004: First experience with gastric band operations
- 2004: Started obesity surgery during surgical training at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
- 2008+: Specialized in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass operations
- International training and conferences in obesity surgery
- Pioneered world-renowned obesity surgery techniques in Turkey as part of first implementation teams
- Educator - trained many surgical specialists in obesity surgery
- Team approach with coordinator (Didem Ogus), bariatric dietitian (Sena Unlu), surgical nurse (Busra Yildirim)
- Zero patient loss record in bariatric surgery
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Botox
- Gastric Bypass
- Metabolic Surgery
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Pilonidal Sinus Laser Treatment
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Type 2 Diabetes Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass
- Metabolic Surgery
- Gastric Botox
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Pilonidal Sinus Laser Treatment
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