Prof. Dr. Halil Alis
Professor of General Surgery, Senior Consultant / Medical Director
VM Medical Park Florya HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University — graduated 1992.
- Specialization in General Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — 2001.
- Associate Professor of General Surgery — 2010.
- Professor of General Surgery — 2016.
Overview:
Prof. Dr. Halil Alış is an internationally recognized general surgeon based in Istanbul, with deep expertise in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His core specialties include:
- Obesity & metabolic (bariatric) surgery (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
- Laparoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted surgery (using e.g. Da Vinci system)
- Oncological and gastrointestinal surgery (colon, stomach, biliary tract, pancreas, etc.) with both open and minimally invasive approaches.
- Endoscopic procedures (diagnostic & therapeutic) — gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound — for comprehensive GI management.
He has published numerous peer‑reviewed research articles (in SCI/SCI‑E and local journals), authored book chapters, and regularly presents at national and international surgical congresses.
His academic and clinical background makes him a strong choice for patients seeking bariatric/metabolic surgery, complex gastrointestinal or oncological surgeries, or minimally invasive surgery with international standards.
Conditions Treated:
- Morbid obesity & obesity-related metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome)
- Gallstones, gallbladder disease, cholecystitis, biliary tract disorders.
- Hernias (e.g. inguinal hernia) and abdominal wall defects.
- Colon and bowel diseases (polyps, diverticulitis, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease)
- Pancreatic diseases (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic head cancer, pancreatic trauma) and upper/lower gastrointestinal cancers.
- Appendicitis (complicated acute appendicitis)
Procedures Performed:
- Sleeve gastrectomy (bariatric surgery)
- Gastric bypass and other bariatric/metabolic procedures (gastric banding, weight-loss surgery)
- Laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
- Hernia repair (e.g. inguinal hernia repair)
- Appendectomy (for complicated appendicitis)
- Gastrointestinal cancer surgeries: hemicolectomy (colon cancer), resections for stomach, pancreatic head, biliary tract etc.
- Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries (GI, bariatric, oncologic)
- Diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) — supporting non-surgical and pre-/post-surgical care.
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FAQs
You can book directly with the hospital (IAU VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul); or if you are an international patient, you may contact us at HOSPIDIO — email: [email protected] or WhatsApp/Call: +91‑9870538337 — and we will assist you in scheduling your appointment or surgery.
He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries — including bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, gastrointestinal surgeries (gallbladder, liver, pancreas, colon), hernia repair, appendectomy, and cancer-related surgeries.
Yes — Prof. Alış has extensive experience treating international patients. He uses advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques which reduce recovery time and risk of complications, making treatment safe and well‑suited for medical travellers.
Absolutely. Conditions such as morbid obesity (with metabolic disorders), gallstones, hernias, chronic pancreatitis, colon or GI cancers — among others — are all within his scope of expertise.
Yes. Through HOSPIDIO, we can assist with medical travel planning, hospital booking, visa support, accommodation arrangement, local transport, and full concierge support — ensuring a smooth and safe treatment journey.