Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Mini / one-anastomosis gastric bypass
- Assessment for revisional and conversion surgery
- Gastric balloon and gastric botox
- Long-term weight management and follow-up
About
General, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon
Kenan Afilitak, MD is a general surgeon with more than 35 years of experience, working across bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery and advanced laparoscopic procedures.
35+Years of general surgery experience
Professional Profile
Broad general-surgery experience, shaped around personal treatment planning.
Born in Kayseri in 1959, Dr. Kenan Afilitak graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He completed his General Surgery training at Anadolu University in Eskişehir and became a specialist in 1989. Since then, his clinical practice has covered both the broad scope of general surgery and obesity and metabolic surgery.
He served as a General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician at Dörtyol State Hospital. In 2004, he took responsibilities as a partner, General Coordinator and General Surgery Specialist during the establishment and management of a private hospital.
His clinical work centers on obesity and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic gallbladder procedures and hiatal hernia repair. He also maintains a broad general surgery practice covering breast and thyroid surgery, colorectal and anal conditions, endoscopy and ERCP.
He does not view surgery as the operation alone. Accurate diagnosis, a clear understanding of the available options, open discussion of risk, shared selection of an appropriate method and structured follow-up are complementary parts of one care journey.
His education in economics and healthcare management supports team coordination, patient communication and care planning alongside clinical decision-making. Dr. Afilitak is married with three children and speaks English.
1983Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine graduate
1989General Surgery specialization
35+Years of general-surgery experience
Surgical Expertise
A comprehensive practice spanning bariatric and advanced general surgery.
Every surgical option is planned after considering medical history, current tests, previous treatments and the need for long-term follow-up.
Advanced General Surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Hiatal hernia repair and anti-reflux surgery
- Gallbladder and biliary surgery
- Abdominal-wall and inguinal hernia repair
- Colon, rectal and anal surgery
- Breast, thyroid and endocrine surgery
- Endoscopy and ERCP
Clinical Approach
A connected approach from consultation to surgical follow-up.
Each stage is planned around careful assessment, clear communication, teamwork and personal follow-up.
Images illustrate different stages of the patient journey.
Professional Approach
Clear information, measured decisions and structured follow-up.
01
Listen
Understand not only the complaint, but lifestyle, expectations and concerns.
02
Explain
Share the diagnosis, options, risks and alternatives in clear language.
03
Personalize
Build a plan around the person and condition instead of a standard procedure.
04
Follow up
Support surgical outcomes with check-ins, nutrition and lifestyle planning.
Education
Education
1983Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1989Anadolu University — General Surgery Specialization
2007Anadolu University — Faculty of Economics
2008Ahmet Yesevi University — MSc in Healthcare Management
Professional Experience & Clinical Focus
Professional Experience & Clinical Focus
- General surgery practice and chief physician leadership
- Private hospital partnership and general coordination
- Laparoscopic and metabolic surgery
- Colon, rectal and anal surgery
- Endoscopy and ERCP
- Breast, thyroid and endocrine surgery
Professional Development & Advanced Training
Professional Development & Advanced Training
- Transplantation Course — 1989
- Video Laparoscopic Surgery Training, Istanbul University — 1982
- Endocrine Surgery Course, Istanbul University — 1994
- Postgraduate Breast Disease Course — 1994
- Advanced Colon and Rectal Cancer Course — 1996
- Advanced Benign Disease of the Colon, Rectum and Anus — 1998
- Stoma Therapy Course — 2002
- Pelvic Floor, Colonoscopy and Endoscopy Course — 2003
- Coloproctology Course — 2003
Clinical Philosophy
Surgery is more than an operation.
“Successful treatment depends on appropriate patient selection, safe surgical technique, clear communication and structured long-term follow-up.”
Initial Consultation
Let’s identify the right place to begin.
Briefly share your concern and our team can respond about your reports and consultation needs.