Op. Dr. Aslan
A Career Built on Specialist Dedication
Born in Ergani, Diyarbakır
Op. Dr. Aslan was born in Ergani, Diyarbakır — beginning a journey that would lead him to become one of Istanbul's most experienced bariatric surgeons.
Community Health Training — Bingöl & Rize
Before medical school, Op. Dr. Aslan completed community health education at Bingöl and Rize Health Vocational Schools — developing hands-on experience as a health officer in intensive care and emergency services. This foundation gave him a rare understanding of patient care from first principles.
Medical Degree — Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Op. Dr. Aslan earned his medical degree from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — one of Turkey's most prestigious and historically significant medical institutions, consistently ranked among the country's leading clinical training centres.
General Surgery Specialisation — Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Following graduation, Op. Dr. Aslan completed his general surgery specialisation at Haseki Training and Research Hospital — one of Istanbul's most active and respected surgical training environments. He subsequently gained broad clinical experience in both public and private hospital settings.
Exclusive Focus — Obesity & Metabolic Surgery
For the past decade, Op. Dr. Aslan has dedicated his practice entirely to obesity and metabolic surgery — performing over 10,000 bariatric procedures and more than 8,000 gastric botox and gastric balloon applications. This singular focus has built an exceptional depth of specialist experience that few bariatric surgeons in Turkey can match.
Bariatric Surgeon — Estelux Istanbul
Op. Dr. Aslan is the specialist bariatric surgeon at Estelux Istanbul — serving international patients from the UK, Ireland, USA, Germany, the Netherlands, the Gulf countries and beyond. His multidisciplinary approach — combining modern surgical techniques with individualised treatment planning — delivers effective, lasting results for patients across the full weight loss spectrum.
Surgical & Non-Surgical Expertise
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
The most performed bariatric procedure worldwide. Op. Dr. Aslan has performed thousands of gastric sleeve procedures — the gold standard in surgical weight loss for patients with BMI 35+.
Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass — for patients requiring maximum weight loss or with obesity-related type 2 diabetes. One of the most complex and effective bariatric procedures available.
Gastric Balloon Istanbul
Non-surgical weight loss — an endoscopic balloon placed in the stomach to reduce capacity and appetite. 8,000+ applications by Op. Dr. Aslan. Same-day procedure, no incisions.
Gastric Botox (Stomach Botox)
Endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin into the stomach wall — slowing gastric emptying and reducing hunger hormone (ghrelin) production. 8,000+ procedures by Op. Dr. Aslan.
Metabolic Surgery
Bariatric procedures for patients with obesity-related metabolic conditions — including type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnoea. Surgical intervention as metabolic treatment.
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring
For patients who have completed their bariatric journey and want to address excess skin — coordinated with Op. Dr. Uğurlu's plastic surgery team for a complete transformation programme.
Op. Dr. Aslan's Clinical Experience
Education & Credentials
Medical Degree — Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
One of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions. Medical degree awarded 2004.
General Surgery Specialisation — Haseki Training & Research Hospital
One of Istanbul's most active surgical training environments. Full general surgery specialisation completed.
Turkish Obesity Surgery Society (Member)
Active member of the Türkiye Obezite Cerrahisi Derneği — Turkey's leading professional organisation for bariatric surgeons.
Ministry of Health Certified Surgeon
Turkish Ministry of Health approved surgical certification — operating in full compliance with national and international regulatory standards.
Community Health Foundation
Pre-medical training at Bingöl and Rize Health Vocational Schools — ICU and emergency service experience as health officer.
Continuous Scientific Development
Active follower of bariatric surgery literature and international clinical guidelines — integrating current evidence into every treatment plan.
The Approach That Defines Results
Obesity is not a failure of willpower — it is a complex metabolic condition that deserves specialist, evidence-based treatment. Every patient deserves a plan built around their individual biology, not a generic protocol.
Op. Dr. Aslan's clinical approach is built on three principles: modern surgical technique, individualised treatment planning, and a genuine multidisciplinary commitment to long-term patient outcomes. For Op. Dr. Aslan, a successful bariatric procedure is not measured at discharge — it is measured at 1, 3 and 5 years, when patients have maintained their weight loss and resolved their metabolic conditions.
This long-term perspective is why Estelux Istanbul's bariatric patients receive structured 12-month remote follow-up as standard — because weight loss surgery is the beginning of a journey, not the end of one.