Dr.Levent Bakısgan - Bariatric Surgeon (Obesity Surgeon) in Turkey

Medelysium evaluates physicians through a structured review of academic training, specialist credentials, professional experience, and adherence to ethical healthcare standards. Op. Dr. Levent Bakışgan’s profile reflects formal surgical education at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and specialization training in general surgery. His clinical work has included experience in public hospitals across different regions as well as private healthcare institutions, with a focus on obesity-related treatments and bariatric procedures. Medelysium does not list doctors based on promotion, advertising, or procedure volume. Instead, physicians are included when their professional background, documented specialization, and practice environment align with responsible medical communication and patient safety principles.

Dr. Levent Bakışgan’s clinical work focuses on obesity treatment and bariatric surgery procedures within the broader field of general surgery.

• Sleeve gastrectomy procedures for weight reduction
• Gastric bypass surgery and metabolic surgical approaches
• Non-surgical obesity treatments including gastric balloon applications
• Endoscopic weight management methods such as gastric botulinum toxin applications
• Evaluation and surgical management of obesity-related metabolic conditions

Dr. Levent Bakışgan provides treatment planning for patients traveling from abroad for obesity management and bariatric surgery procedures. International patients typically undergo an initial evaluation that may include the review of medical history, body mass index data, and prior health records before an in-person consultation. Surgical procedures are generally performed in accredited private hospitals in Istanbul, while consultations and follow-up coordination take place through his clinical practice. Patients may also receive multidisciplinary guidance involving nutrition and psychological support as part of the pre-operative and post-operative process. Communication and treatment scheduling are structured to accommodate travel planning and recovery timelines for international visitors. Medical responsibility always remains with the treating physician.

Op. Dr. Levent Bakışgan was born in Germany in 1973 and completed his secondary education at Kabataş Boys’ High School in Istanbul. In 1991, he entered Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and graduated as a medical doctor in 1997. He subsequently began specialization training in general surgery and completed his residency in 2003. His specialization thesis examined the effects of laparoscopic cholecystectomy on kidney function, reflecting early clinical experience with minimally invasive surgical techniques. After completing his surgical training, he worked in several public hospitals in different provinces, particularly in the Thrace region, where he performed a range of general surgical procedures. In later years, he transitioned to private healthcare institutions and increasingly focused on obesity treatment and bariatric surgery. In 2021, he established his own practice, SoracaMed Clinic, in the Şişli–Osmanbey district of Istanbul, where his clinical work continues within the field of obesity and metabolic surgery.