DR. TOLGA MUFTUOGLU

Prof. Dr. Tolga Müftüoğlu is a leading general and bariatric surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul, with approximately 32 years of professional surgical experience and more than two decades dedicated to advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. Renowned for his expertise in minimally invasive bariatric and metabolic procedures, he performs high volumes of surgeries for both local patients and international visitors seeking safe, guideline-based obesity treatment in Turkey. 

Areas of Expertise

• Bariatric and metabolic surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for morbid obesity and metabolic disorders.
• Advanced laparoscopic general surgery, including procedures for gallbladder disease, hernias and gastrointestinal conditions.
• Revision bariatric surgery and management of complications or inadequate weight loss after previous operations.
• Multidisciplinary obesity management in collaboration with endocrinology, dietetics, psychology and physiotherapy departments.
• Comprehensive perioperative care for international bariatric patients, including structured pre-operative evaluation and long-term post-operative follow-up.

Education & Qualifications

• Medical Degree – Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (completed mid-1980s).
• Specialization in General Surgery – Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (completed mid-1990s).
• Professor of General Surgery, affiliated with Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine and Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.
• Author and co-author of clinical case reports and research articles in vascular, emergency and general surgery disciplines.

Professional Experience

• 30 years of surgical experience, including extensive practice in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery across high-volume Turkish centers.
• Senior General and Bariatric Surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, a major private center serving national and international patients.
• Active participant in national and international bariatric surgery congresses, courses and professional societies.
• Continuing academic and teaching responsibilities within the Bahçeşehir University – Medical Park Göztepe Hospital framework.