Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a General Surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in bariatric surgery and hernia repairs. Dr. Tekelioglu has practiced at Turkish medical institutions since 1997.

Specialization and Approach

Dr. Tekelioglu treats a variety of surgical conditions. He performs weight loss procedures and abdominal wall corrections. The specialist provides both traditional and robotic-assisted surgery options. He treats the following conditions:

• Obesity and metabolic disorders
• Umbilical, inguinal, and incisional hernias
• Hemorrhoids and anal atresia — a congenital defect where the opening to the anus is missing or blocked
• Lymphostasis — a condition where fluid builds up in tissues — and trophic ulcers

Surgical Procedures

The doctor performs operations to help patients improve their health. These include:

• Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve and Bypass surgery
• Stomach resection and stapling
• Gastric balloon and adjustable gastric banding
• Laparoscopic hiatal and inguinal hernia repairs
• Circumcision

Work Experience

• Since October 2000 – General Surgeon at Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital
• 1999–2000 – Sivas Military Hospital
• 1997–1999 – General Surgeon at Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital

Education and Training

• 1997 – Specialization in General Surgery – Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• 1991 – Medical Degree – Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Research and Academics

Dr. Tekelioglu conducted research on thyroid health. In 1997, he completed his specialization thesis. This work compared L-thyroxine Bromocriptine for TSH suppression. He studied these effects specifically following total thyroidectomy procedures.