Dr. Ibrahim K.

Specialization: General Surgery (Advanced Laparoscopy), Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

Years of Experience: 25

Education:

  • Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine (Graduated in 1994)
  • Internship at the University of Düsseldorf Medical Faculty

Languages: English, Turkish

Memberships: 

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • KEPAN (Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition)
  • ESPEN (European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism)
  • Founding Member of Manisa Breast Surgery Association
  • Member of the Health Board of the Turkish Taekwondo Federation

Specialized Areas:

  • Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
  • Diabetic Surgery
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (+1467 surgeries)
  • Hemorrhoid and Varicose Vein Treatments (Infrared Photocoagulation and Sclerotherapy)
  • Metabolic Surgery
  • Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Surgeon İbrahim Karataş graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He gained international experience during his internship at the University of Düsseldorf and received tourism doctor training in 1995. 

From 1997 to 2001, he specialized in General Surgery with a focus on Advanced Laparoscopy at SSK Ankara Dışkapı Teaching and Research Hospital. He also trained in infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy for treating hemorrhoids and varicose veins in 2002, as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition at Ankara University.

A respected member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Surgeon Karataş stays at the forefront of his field through continuous education, including a Metabolic Surgery workshop at Cerrahpaşa University. 

With over 25 years of experience, he now treats obesity and metabolic surgery patients in Şişli, Istanbul, using innovative techniques like the Tristapler and Reinforcement Suture for enhanced safety.

Highly regarded for his expertise in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, with over 1,467 sleeve gastrectomy and 650 diabetic surgeries, Surgeon Karataş is a prominent figure on TV and social media. 

He remains actively involved in professional organizations such as KEPAN and ESPEN. At Luna Clinic, he combines his vast experience with advanced techniques to provide exceptional care and results for his patients.