Professor · Bariatric Surgeon
Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bülbüller
Professor of Surgery · Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon
A professor of surgery who has specialised in obesity and metabolic surgery since 2007, with more than 13,000 operations. For NewMe patients he performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revision surgery together with Op. Dr. Mani Habibi at Anatolia Hospital in Antalya.
EDUCATION & CAREER
From general surgery to 13,000+ obesity operations
General Surgery Specialist
Fırat University Faculty of Medicine
Completed his specialist training in general surgery, then worked at Fırat University as a specialist and lecturer until 2009.
Focus on Obesity Surgery
Obesity & metabolic surgery
Began specialising in obesity and metabolic surgery — the field he has worked in ever since.
Clinic Chief & Chief Physician
Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Led the surgical clinic and served as the hospital’s chief physician.
Professor of Surgery
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
Became a professor at Akdeniz University’s medical school, while continuing his obesity surgery practice at Anatolia Hospital Lara.
Congress President
8th International Obesity Surgery Congress
Has also spoken and chaired sessions at many national congresses on obesity and metabolic surgery.
Bariatric Surgeon for NewMe Patients
Anatolia Hospital, Antalya
Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revision surgery for NewMe patients with Op. Dr. Mani Habibi.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Which operations does Prof. Bülbüller perform?
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy — removing around 80% of the stomach to limit portions and reduce hunger hormones.
Learn more →Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
The reference operation for severe obesity with type 2 diabetes or acid reflux.
Learn more →Revision Surgery
Converting a previous gastric band, sleeve or bypass that has not delivered — assessed individually.
Learn more →Every operation takes place at Anatolia Hospital in Antalya, accredited by Temos for Quality in Medical Care — one of our contracted institutions.
RESEARCH & TEACHING
An academic surgeon
Prof. Bülbüller has combined operating with research and teaching throughout his career — from lecturing at Fırat University to his professorship at Akdeniz University.
📚 60+ scientific articles
Including research on sleeve gastrectomy — staple-line healing, gastric histopathology and the hunger hormones ghrelin, obestatin and nesfatin-1 after surgery.
🎓 Professor of surgery
Professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine; earlier a specialist and lecturer at Fırat University.
🎤 Congress president
President of the 8th International Obesity Surgery Congress, and a regular speaker and session chair at national congresses.
FOR UK PATIENTS
Built around patients travelling from the UK
🇬🇧 English throughout
Free video consultation in English with NewMe’s bariatric team, and English-speaking coordinators at every step.
✈️ 4-hour direct flights
Direct routes from most UK airports to Antalya; a VIP transfer meets you at arrivals.
💬 12-month aftercare programme
Planned follow-up for 12 months after weight loss surgery, plus our WhatsApp aftercare line long after you return to the UK.
📋 GP-ready surgical report
A full English-language surgical report and aftercare plan your GP can work with at home.
PATIENT QUESTIONS
Questions about Prof. Bülbüller
What are Prof. Bülbüller’s qualifications?
He completed his general surgery specialist training at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and worked there as a specialist and lecturer until 2009. From 2009 to 2015 he was clinic chief and chief physician at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, and he later became a professor at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He is a member of IFSO and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society.
How many obesity operations has he performed?
More than 13,000 obesity and metabolic operations since 2007. Together, NewMe’s bariatric surgeons — Prof. Bülbüller and Op. Dr. Mani Habibi — have performed more than 17,500 procedures.
Which operations does he perform for NewMe patients?
Gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and revision surgery after a previous band, sleeve or bypass. Which operation suits you is decided medically at your free assessment — see our sleeve vs bypass guide to compare the two.
Where does he operate?
At Anatolia Hospital in Antalya, one of NewMe’s contracted institutions, accredited by Temos for Quality in Medical Care.
Will Prof. Bülbüller or Dr. Mani perform my operation?
Your operation is performed by NewMe’s bariatric surgical team — Prof. Dr. Nurullah Bülbüller and Op. Dr. Mani Habibi. Your coordinator confirms your surgeon and date in writing before you book.
How do I get an assessment?
Message us on WhatsApp for a free video consultation with our bariatric team. Your suitability is confirmed medically, and expectations are set honestly — with no obligation. You can check your BMI first with our BMI calculator.
Ask our bariatric team about your case
Free video consultation — your case reviewed by our bariatric surgeons, expectations set honestly, no obligation.
