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Prof. Dr. Turgut Karaca is a leading bariatric and metabolic surgeon in Hatay, Turkey, offering advanced weight loss surgeries like Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass.
Prof. Dr. Turgut Karaca – General Surgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Turgut Karaca is a Professor in General Surgery with 24 years of experience, based in Hatay, Turkey. He founded the Burn Center in 2013 and Wound Care Center in 2014 at İskenderun State Hospital. He is an expert in bariatric surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures, with affiliations to JCI-certified hospitals. Dr. Karaca graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty and completed his general surgery residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital.
Prof. Dr. Turgut Karaca - General Surgery Specialist
Prof. Dr. Turgut Karaca is a highly accomplished general surgeon who achieved Professor status in 2025. Born in Hatay in 1977, he has over 24 years of experience in the field.
Professional Journey
Dr. Karaca graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty (1995-2001) and completed his general surgery residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (2002-2006). He served in the military at Balıkesir Military Hospital (2006-2007) while also working part-time at Private Bursa Acıbadem Hospital. After compulsory service at Mardin State Hospital (2007-2008), he held positions at Ankara Numune Hospital (2008), Ankara Occupational Diseases Hospital (2009-2012), and İskenderun State Hospital (2012-2020).
Leadership and Innovations
Dr. Karaca founded the Burn Center in 2013 and the Wound Care Center in 2014 at İskenderun State Hospital, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical care. He has worked at Private Palmiye Hospital (2016-2018) and İskenderun Gelişim Hospital (2018-2020), and currently runs his private practice in İskenderun while being a contracted surgeon at JCI-certified Adana Medline Hospital.
Specialized Services
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
- Swallowable Intragastric Balloon
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Botox
- Revision Bariatric Surgery
- Diabetes Surgery (One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass - OAGB)
- Burn Treatment
- Wound Care
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 1996-2002
- General Surgery Residency - Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2002-2006
Professional Achievements
- 1977: Born in Hatay
- 2007-2008: Compulsory service at Mardin State Hospital
- 2008: Ankara Numune Hospital 4th Surgery Clinic
- 2009-2012: Ankara Occupational Diseases Hospital
- 2012-2020: İskenderun State Hospital
- 2013: Founded Burn Center at İskenderun State Hospital
- 2014: Founded Wound Care Center at İskenderun State Hospital
- 2016-2018: Private Palmiye Hospital
- 2018-2020: İskenderun Gelişim Hospital
- 2020-present: Private practice in İskenderun
- Contract: Contracted surgeon at JCI-certified Adana Medline Hospital
- 2025: Achieved Professor title in General Surgery
- Bariatric Endoscopy
- Diabetes Surgery (One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass - OAGB)
- Gastric Botox
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
- Metabolic Surgery
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Revision Bariatric Surgery
- Swallowable Intragastric Balloon
- Weight Loss Consultation
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- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Swallowable Intragastric Balloon
- Mini Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Botox
- Revision Bariatric Surgery
- Diabetes Surgery
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