Onder Surgit

Prof. Dr. Onder Surgit is a professor of general surgery at Optimed International Hospital. He is a surgical instructor at the Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center (ITEM). The doctor specializes in laparoscopic techniques, oncology, and bariatric surgery.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Surgit treats a broad range of malignant and metabolic conditions. He uses minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to promote faster recovery for his patients. His oncology practice covers major cancers including:

• Stomach, colon, and pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer and adrenal tumors
• Breast, lung, and thyroid cancer
• Bone cancer and osteosarcoma
• Melanoma and skin tumors

The doctor also treats cases of carcinomatosis, which is the spread of cancer across internal organs. In bariatric medicine, he performs procedures for significant weight loss. These methods include gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass. Dr. Surgit also provides non-surgical options like gastric balloon placement. Additionally, he offers endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) for eligible patients.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Surgit has held several faculty positions at Turkish medical universities. He served as a faculty member at Turgut Ozal University. The doctor also taught at Atilim University Faculty of Medicine. Before joining his current clinic, he worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital. As an instructor at ITEM, he trains other surgeons in surgical technologies.

Education and Training

• 1995 – Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center) – Instructor Surgeon training

Professional Experience

• Optimed International Hospital – Professor of General Surgery
• Ankara Medicana Hospital – General Surgeon
• Atilim University Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Member
• Turgut Ozal University Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Member
• ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center) – Instructor Surgeon