About
Specialist Dr. Salim Balın – Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Expert
Specialist Dr. Salim Balın is a renowned General Surgery and Obesity Surgery specialist based in Istanbul with over 20 years of medical experience. He graduated from Erciyes University Medical Faculty in 2005 and completed his General Surgery specialty at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2013. Dr. Balın is distinguished as the FIRST ALLURION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE in Turkey and the world, specializing in advanced bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and non-surgical options like the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon. His practice focuses on holistic approaches to obesity treatment, diabetic foot care, and chronic wound healing, supported by over 445 patient reviews with a perfect 5/5 rating.
Specialist Dr. Salim Balın - General Surgery and Obesity Surgery Expert
Dr. Salim Balın is a renowned General Surgery and Obesity Surgery specialist based in Istanbul. He graduated from Erciyes University Medical Faculty in 2005 and completed his General Surgery specialty at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital in 2013.
Professional Achievements
Dr. Balın is distinguished as the FIRST ALLURION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE in both Turkey and the world, recognizing his expertise in non-surgical obesity treatments like the Allurion Swallowable Gastric Balloon.
Career Journey
Since 2014, he has focused on obesity surgery in the private sector, with expertise in advanced laparoscopic procedures. He also specializes in diabetic foot care, chronic wound healing, and Functional Medicine approaches.
Academic and Professional Contributions
- Author of chapters in medical textbooks
- Multiple scientific publications in Turkey and internationally
- Active member of five professional associations including Turkish Surgical Association and Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
Patient Care and Reputation
With over 445 patient reviews averaging 5/5 stars, Dr. Balın is dedicated to successful outcomes. He speaks intermediate English and serves international patients.
Surgical Expertise
- Obesity surgery: gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, ileal interposition, etc.
- Gastric balloon procedures and gastric botox
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
Dr. Balın is married with 2 children and practices in Istanbul.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Erciyes University Medical Faculty, 1998-2005
- General Surgery Specialty - Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, 2007-2013
Professional Achievements
- ALLURION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE designation - FIRST center in Turkey and the World
- Book chapter author in medical textbooks
- Multiple scientific publications in Turkey and abroad
- 445+ patient reviews with 5/5 stars rating
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery expertise
- Diabetic foot and chronic wound healing specialist
- Functional Medicine (Integrative) practitioner
- Married with 2 children
- Intermediate level English proficiency
- Private sector obesity surgery focus since 2014
- Adjustable Gastric Banding
- Biliopancreatic Diversion
- Bypass
- Diet Planning
- Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures
- Exercise Regimen
- Gastric Sleeve
- Metabolic Surgery
- Nutritional Counseling
- Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Bariatric Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Tumor Surgery
- Functional Medicine
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