Prof. Halil COŞKUN
Snapshot Highlights
- Over 25 years of comprehensive surgical experience
- A leading authority in advanced Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
- Honed expertise through prestigious fellowships at Cleveland Clinic and Weill Cornell
- Dedicated academic contributor as an Instructor at Bezmialem University
- Proven leader in establishing and directing specialized surgical centers
Expertise in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Professor Halil Coşkun is a highly respected surgeon recognized for his extensive career dedicated to advancing the field of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery. His practice is characterized by a deep-seated commitment to improving surgical techniques and enhancing patient outcomes for individuals facing metabolic health challenges. Professor Coşkun has consistently held significant leadership roles in prominent healthcare institutions, overseeing the development and operation of specialized units focused on bariatric and metabolic procedures.
Surgical Leadership and Professional Appointments
Director, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center, MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL, Istanbul/Turkey (2022 – Present)
Director of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Unit, LIV HOSPITAL ULUS / VADI HOSPITAL, Istanbul/Turkey (2020 – 2022)
Director of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL, Istanbul/Turkey (2015 – 2019)
Commitment to Surgical Education and Academia
Professor Coşkun actively contributes to the advancement of surgical knowledge and practice through his academic pursuits. Serving as an Instructor at the BEZMIALEM UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, Department of General Surgery, he is dedicated to mentoring and educating emerging surgeons, sharing his specialized skills and insights to cultivate the next generation of medical professionals. This role highlights his profound dedication to surgical education and the dissemination of innovative surgical methodologies.
Advanced Fellowship Training in Bariatric and Metabolic Procedures
Professor Coşkun’s exceptional proficiency in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery is further refined by specialized fellowship training undertaken at world-renowned medical centers. These esteemed fellowships provided him with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in pioneering surgical techniques:
Robotic Bariatric Surgery Fellow, CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, United States (2014)
Metabolic Surgery / Diabetes Surgery Fellow, WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL SCHOOL, United States (2012)
Institute of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Fellow, CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, United States (2004 – 2007)
Educational Foundation and Specialization
Professor Coşkun’s comprehensive medical education and rigorous surgical specialization form the robust foundation of his advanced clinical practice:
General Surgery Specialization Training, ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Istanbul/Turkey (1995 – 2000)
Medical Training, ANKARA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, Ankara/Turkey (1987 – 1994)