Lead Bariatric Surgeon
Dr Kenan Afilitak
General Surgery Specialist and lead surgeon of Istanbul Obesity Center, focused on bariatric, metabolic and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
The people behind your care
One surgeon. One team. One connected pathway.
From medical decision-making and hospital coordination to interpretation and long-term nutrition, everyone works around the same bariatric care plan.
Your bariatric care team
Know who is beside you at every stage of the journey.
Bariatric Clinical Coordinator
Mustafa Hekin
An experienced bariatric coordinator who works alongside the surgeon and keeps the clinical journey organised from assessment to follow-up.
Bariatric Dietitian
Aylin Demir
Provides structured nutrition preparation and long-term dietary guidance before and after bariatric treatment.
Bariatric Dietitian
Damla Yılmaz
An honours graduate of Gazi University in Nutrition and Dietetics, Damla contributed to a TÜBİTAK-supported project and gained international academic experience at Calisia University through Erasmus. She completed the Bariatric Surgery Dietetics Training Programme, continues her master's studies at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, and has supported pre- and post-operative bariatric nutrition since 2025 with evidence-based, personalised and sustainable plans.
Medical Coordinator
Melissa Hekin
Coordinates medical information, appointments and the practical details international patients need before travelling.
Medical Coordinator & Interpreter
Jasmine
Supports international patients as a medical coordinator and interpreter, helping clinical information, appointments, admission, treatment and discharge communication remain clear and organised.
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Hospital Interpreter
Yasemin
Supports clear communication between the patient and hospital team throughout admission, treatment and discharge.
22+ years of accumulated experience
Specialisation comes from a team that does this work every day.
Istanbul Obesity Center is not a general medical-tourism catalogue selling unrelated procedures. The team is focused on obesity treatment, bariatric surgery and life after treatment.
- Surgeon-led clinical decisions
- Continuous communication in hospital
- Nutrition and follow-up accountability
Free initial assessment
Let’s assess the right approach for you.
Complete the form and our medical coordination team will contact you on WhatsApp. Final suitability is decided only after surgeon review and appropriate testing.