Mehmet Tahir Oruç

Prof. Mehmet Tahir Oruç is a general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in advanced surgical oncology, bariatric procedures, and hepatobiliary surgery. The professor holds a degree from Ankara University. He has also completed multiple international fellowships.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Oruç treats conditions ranging from obesity to cancers of the digestive system. He uses minimally invasive techniques for metabolic and bariatric disorders. These methods typically reduce recovery time and post-operative pain for patients. His expertise includes:

• Sleeve gastrectomy — a surgery that removes a large part of the stomach to help with weight loss
• Laparoscopic stomach resection
• Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy
• Treatment of inguinal, incisional, and umbilical hernias
• Treating pancreatic cysts and hepatobiliary diseases
• Surgical treatment for hemorrhoids and anal atresia

Professional Clinical Experience

The specialist has held leadership roles in several Turkish training and research hospitals. He currently works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. His previous roles include:

• 2012–2019: Chief of Clinic, Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• 2009–2012: Chief of Clinic, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• 2006–2008: Deputy Chief, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 2005–2006: Deputy Chief, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
• 1998–2005: Specialist, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 1995–1998: Specialist, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• 1995–1996: Medical Second Lieutenant, 600-Bed Air Force Hospital, İzmir
• 1989–1990: General Practitioner, Ardanuç Central Health Center, Artvin

International Training and Research

Dr. Oruç expanded his skills through training at several institutions. In 2002, he worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA. He researched de novo breast cancer in patients after liver transplants. Other training includes:

• 2010: Laparoscopic lower gastrointestinal surgery training at Cushieri Skill Center, Scotland
• 2005: Laparoscopic gastric band training in Austria

Education and Academic Background

The doctor achieved the rank of Professor at İstinye University in 2019. He previously earned his Associate Professorship in 2005. His formal medical education includes:

• 1990–1994: Specialization in General Surgery, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• 1983–1989: Medical Degree, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Memberships and Editorial Roles

Dr. Oruç contributes to the medical community as a member of several international societies. He also serves on the editorial board for the European Journal of Surgical Cases. His memberships include:

• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Turkish Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Turkish Society of Surgery
• Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Society
• Turkish Hernia Society