Professional Experience

Obesity Surgeon

Apera Health Group, Istanbul
2016 – Present

Since 2016, Dr. Kapu has focused exclusively on bariatric and metabolic surgery at Apera Health Group in Istanbul. Having performed more than 30,000 successful obesity surgery procedures, he is recognized for his extensive experience, patient-centered approach, and commitment to delivering safe, long-term surgical outcomes.

General Surgeon

Almaty Sema Hospital, Kazakhstan
2012 – 2016

Served as an Emergency, Trauma, and Gastrointestinal Surgeon, managing complex surgical cases while gaining extensive international experience in advanced general surgery.

Deputy Chief Physician & General Surgeon

Vakif Hospital, Konya
2001 – 2007

Performed a broad range of general surgical procedures while serving as Deputy Chief Physician, contributing to both clinical excellence and hospital management.

Obesity & Hernia Surgery Specialist

Kütahya Tavşanlı SSK Hospital
2000 – 2001

Specialized in obesity surgery and hernia repair, further developing expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques and comprehensive patient care.

General Surgery Residency

Ankara SSK Training & Research Hospital
1995 – 2000

Completed specialist training in General Surgery, gaining extensive experience across emergency surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and perioperative patient management.

General Practitioner

Burdur Bucak State Hospital
1992 – 1995

Began his medical career as a General Practitioner, providing comprehensive primary healthcare and emergency medical services while building a strong clinical foundation.

Areas of Expertise

• Bariatric Surgery
• Metabolic Surgery
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Revisional Bariatric Surgery
• General Surgery
• Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery
• Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Surgery)
• Surgical Risk Assessment
• Postoperative Patient Care
• Multidisciplinary Patient Management

International Training & Certifications

Bariatric Hands-on Training Course

AIMS Academy, Italy • 2017

Completed advanced practical training focused on laparoscopic bariatric surgery techniques through hands-on simulation and surgical workshops.

Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery

Ohio State University, USA • 2017

Received advanced education in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, and complex bariatric surgical techniques.

Robotic Surgery Training

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, Netherlands • 2018

Completed comprehensive training in robotic-assisted surgery, including console operation, instrumentation, and robotic surgical procedures.

Interventional Techniques in Digestive Endoscopy

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, Austria • 2019

Advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic digestive endoscopy, expanding expertise in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Kapu

• More than 30,000 successful bariatric surgery procedures
• Over 30 years of surgical experience
• Internationally trained bariatric surgeon
• Advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Personalized treatment planning
• Comprehensive preoperative and postoperative patient care
• High standards of patient safety and surgical excellence