Saydam Mehmet

Saydam Mehmet is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He treats patients needing oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He previously served as a PhD research fellow at the University of Miami.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Mehmet performs surgical treatments for various conditions. He provides metabolic surgery to treat morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. He uses sleeve gastrectomy — a procedure that removes a portion of the stomach to help with weight loss.

The specialist also performs oncologic surgery for cancer patients. He uses laparoscopic methods to improve recovery and surgical precision. These methods include hernia repairs and anti-reflux procedures performed through minimally invasive techniques.

Work Experience

• 2025 – Present – Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital – General Surgeon
• 2024 – 2025 – Medical Park Gebze Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2022 – 2024 – Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2016 – 2022 – Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2015 – 2016 – University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital – Research Fellow
• 2011 – 2016 – Mevki Military Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
• 2009 – 2011 – Girne Military Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
• 2004 – 2009 – GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital – General Surgery Specialist
• 2001 – 2004 – Military Medical Services – General Practitioner

Education and Academic Training

• 2015 – 2016 – University of Miami, Ryder Trauma Center – PhD Research Fellowship
• 2004 – 2009 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – General Surgery Residency
• 1995 – 2001 – Gülhane Military Medical Academy – Degree in Medicine

Medical Interests

• Oncologic Surgery
• Metabolic and Type 2 Diabetes Surgery
• Laparoscopic Hernia and Anti-Reflux Surgery
• Morbid Obesity Surgery
• Endocrine Surgery