Dr. LEVENT BAKIŞGAN
Snapshot Highlights
- General Surgery Specialist with over two decades of dedicated medical experience.
- Specialized interest and advanced training in Bariatric Surgery.
- Expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon placement, and Botox for obesity management.
- Extensive experience across university, state, and private hospital settings.
- Currently leads his own private clinic, offering focused patient care.
Professional Experience
Dr. Levent Bakışgan has cultivated a distinguished career in General Surgery, accumulating over two decades of hands-on medical experience since completing his specialization in 2003. His professional journey has spanned a diverse range of healthcare environments, including prestigious university hospitals, vital state hospitals, and dynamic private hospital systems. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set, enabling him to expertly perform a wide array of surgical procedures within his field.
Areas of Special Interest
Recognizing the significant public health challenge posed by rising obesity rates, Dr. Bakışgan has developed a profound and specialized interest in Bariatric Surgery. His dedicated focus within this sub-specialty includes advanced procedures and treatments aimed at managing obesity and its related conditions. This expertise encompasses minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy procedures, the application of gastric balloons for weight management, and the therapeutic use of Botox in obesity treatment protocols.
Education and Foundation
Born in Germany in 1973, Dr. Bakışgan completed his foundational education, from primary school through high school, in Istanbul. He then pursued his medical education at the esteemed Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, commencing his studies in 1991 and successfully graduating in 1997. Following his undergraduate medical training, he embarked on his specialization in General Surgery, a rigorous program he successfully completed in 2003, earning him his specialist qualification.
Current Practice
Presently, Dr. Levent Bakışgan practices from his own dedicated clinic located in Osmanbey, Istanbul. This private practice allows him to offer personalized and focused care to his patients, particularly those seeking specialized bariatric interventions and comprehensive general surgical services.