Our Mission
Obesity is one of the most renowned reasons that lead to numerous sicknesses and medical conditions. As Istanbul Bariatric Center team, we are here to remove the obesity related problems in the patients' lives. We believe that health and safety of the patient is the main goal, and this is a part of the excellence equation.
Meet Our Multidisciplinary Bariatric Care Team
Dr. Murat Üstün
Founder, Lead Bariatric Surgeon
Founder of Istanbul Bariatric Center and a consultant bariatric surgeon with 25+ years' experience and 6,000+ advanced laparoscopic procedures. MD and PhD from Ege University; specialist training at Ankara Dışkapı Training & Research Hospital.
Neşe Targen
Senior UK Registered Bariatric Dietitian
Senior clinical dietitian specializing in complex obesity and bariatric surgery with extensive NHS and private sector experience. Provides pre and post-operative dietary support, fluent in Turkish and English. Member of HCPC, BDA, BOMSS, and IFSO.
Dr. Erhan Eryılmaz
Plastic Surgeon
Specialized in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2000. Received Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training after weight loss (bariatric surgery) in Pittsburg in 2006.
Dr. Esra Bilgen
Plastic Surgeon
Completed her medical training at 19 Mayıs University and specialty training at Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital in 2010. Participated in numerous national and international scientific conferences with internationally recognized publications.
Dr. Levent Bakisgan
General Surgeon-Bariatric Endoscopist
A 27 years of experience, especially specialised endoscopic and swallowable balloon applications. Provides comprehensive packages including dietitian and psychologist support.