Dr.Ibrahim Karatas - Bariatric Surgeon (Obesity Surgeon) in Turkey

Medelysium evaluates physicians through a structured process that considers formal medical education, specialist training, clinical experience, and participation in professional medical organizations. Op. Dr. İbrahim Karataş completed his medical education at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine and later specialized in general surgery at SSK Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital. His professional background includes experience in both public and private healthcare institutions and participation in various training programs related to minimally invasive surgery, clinical nutrition, and metabolic surgery. Medelysium does not list doctors based on promotion, advertising, or procedure volume. Instead, physicians are included when their documented qualifications, surgical background, and professional affiliations demonstrate alignment with responsible medical communication and patient safety principles.

Dr. İbrahim Karataş’s clinical work focuses on general surgery procedures with particular attention to metabolic and minimally invasive surgical approaches.

• Bariatric and metabolic surgery procedures
• Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and minimally invasive abdominal surgery
• Surgical treatment approaches related to type 2 diabetes
• Non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for hemorrhoids and varicose veins
• Nutritional management of surgical patients including enteral and parenteral nutrition support

Dr. İbrahim Karataş provides surgical consultation and treatment planning for both local and international patients through his clinical practice in Istanbul. Patients traveling from abroad typically begin with a preliminary evaluation process that may involve reviewing medical history, body mass index data, and previous diagnostic reports before an in-person consultation. Surgical procedures, particularly bariatric and metabolic interventions, are generally planned in coordination with hospital facilities equipped for laparoscopic surgery. Treatment planning for international patients may include scheduling procedures and follow-up assessments while considering travel and recovery timelines. Dr. Karataş continues to follow developments in bariatric and metabolic surgery through congresses and professional meetings organized by institutions such as the Turkish Surgical Society, ESPEN, and the International Bariatric Club. Medical responsibility always remains with the treating physician.

Op. Dr. İbrahim Karataş began his medical education at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1988 and graduated in 1994. During his medical studies, he completed an internship at Düsseldorf University Faculty of Medicine in Germany, where he gained exposure to international medical practices. After graduation, he worked at Karaman Health Center No. 2 and later held administrative responsibilities at the Ankara Abidinpaşa Health Group Presidency between 1995 and 1997. In 1997, he began his specialization training in General Surgery at SSK Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital and completed his residency in 2001. During this period, he gained experience in a variety of surgical procedures. In subsequent years, he participated in specialized training programs related to minimally invasive treatment methods such as infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. He also attended training programs at Ege University focused on advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, including laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.