Prof. M.D. Özgür Fırat

Prof. Özgür Fırat is a renowned general surgeon specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, as well as advanced gastrointestinal procedures. A graduate of Ege University Faculty of Medicine (2005), he is currently affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where he provides expert surgical care and leads in the integration of nutritional science with surgical practice.

Prof. Fırat's practice focuses on improving patient health through weight-loss and metabolic surgeries, complex hernia repairs, and procedures involving the stomach and esophagus. A key differentiator is his deep expertise in perioperative nutrition, supported by active roles in societies like KEPAN and ESPEN. He is a founding board member of gastric surgery groups and serves on the board of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. This leadership position keeps him at the forefront of surgical innovations. Patients choose Prof. Fırat for his comprehensive, evidence-based approach that combines surgical skill with metabolic management to achieve lasting health improvements.