MD. Utku Tantanoğlu

About Us

I was born in 1984 in the city of Ankara, where I also accomplished my primary and secondary education. Following that, in the year 2007, I successfully obtained my degree from Gazi University’s Faculty of Medicine.

Experience

Following my graduation in 2007, I commenced my specialization in General Surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. Completing my training in 2012, I achieved the designation of Operative Doctor. Between 2012 and 2016, I undertook responsibilities at Ankara Keçiören Education and Research Hospital. It was during these years that I developed a particular interest in obesity and metabolic surgery. I fulfilled my military service obligations from 2013 to 2014 at Erzincan Military Hospital. Subsequently, from 2016 to 2020, I served at Manisa Merkezefendi State Hospital before transitioning to Özel İzmir Can Hospital at the beginning of 2020. As of September 2021, I continue my operations under the umbrella of Alfa Medical. My professional interests include obesity and metabolic surgery, as well as advanced laparoscopic procedures such as laparoscopic gastric and colorectal surgeries.

Education & Training

Between the years 2001 and 2007, I attended the Faculty of Medicine at Gazi University in Ankara. After graduating, I continued my education at Ankara University from 2007 to 2012, where I obtained the title of General Surgeon.