Dr. Samet Yardımcı

Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı is a distinguished leader in gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery, practicing in the heart of Istanbul at Göztepe, Kadıköy. With the academic title of Professor and Doctor, he brings a blend of scholarly rigor and clinical excellence to every patient encounter. His practice is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity and its related metabolic disorders, as well as advanced oncologic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients seeking transformative care in a compassionate, evidence‑based environment find a trusted partner in Prof. Dr. Yardımcı. His professional journey began in Antakya, where he completed his early education before enrolling at Ankara University’s Faculty of Medicine in 1997. After graduating in 2003, he excelled in the national surgical examination and served as a general surgery resident at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. A pivotal period of training followed at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, where he specialized in cancer surgery and organ transplantation. Returning to Turkey, he achieved the top score in the general surgery subspecialty exam and completed a rigorous three‑year fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at the Turkish High‑Specialization Hospital, becoming the country’s youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012. Prof. Dr. Yardımcı’s clinical portfolio spans a comprehensive range of services: from minimally invasive obesity procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and duodenal switch, to advanced metabolic surgeries including transit bipartition and bariatric revision. He also offers cutting‑edge oncologic interventions—HIPEC, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver tumor resections—integrating multidisciplinary care to optimize outcomes. His expertise in endoscopic therapies for reflux, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease further underscores his commitment to holistic gastrointestinal health. Beyond technical mastery, Prof. Dr. Yardımcı is renowned for his patient‑centered philosophy: “If you have a dream, you have the power to realize it.” He cultivates a warm, collaborative atmosphere where patients feel heard, educated, and empowered to make informed decisions about their health journey. By combining rigorous scientific methodology with personalized care plans, he ensures that each individual receives the most effective, compassionate treatment tailored to their unique needs.