ASSoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Tardu

Education

• Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization (Residency): İnönü University, Malatya, Turkey, 2014–2016

• General Surgery Residency: Istanbul Training & Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, 2002–2008

• Medical Degree: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey, graduated in 2001

Professional Experience

• Private Practice (Clinic): Founder of own clinic in Çorlu, Tekirdağ

• Gastroenterology Specialist / General Surgeon: İrmet Hospital, Tekirdağ, 2019–2023

• Associate Professor / Specialist: Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training & Research Hospital, 2018–2019

• Gastroenterology Surgery Specialist: Edirne State Hospital, 2016–2018

• General Surgeon: Diyarbakır Training & Research Hospital, 2008–2014

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

• Member, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Association

• Member, Istanbul Gastroenterology Surgery Association

• Member, Turkish Surgical Association

• Member, Istanbul Surgical Association

Certifications & Training

• Liver Transplant Training (Theoretical & Practical), İnönü University Liver Transplant Institute

• Stapling & Laparoscopy Training, SSK Istanbul Training & Research Hospital

• Video-Laparoscopic Surgery Training Certificate, Istanbul Training & Research Hospital

• Surgical Infections Course, Istanbul, theoretical & practical

• Trauma & Resuscitation Course, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

• Computer Office (Open Office) Course, Fatih Public Education Center

• Experimental Animals Practice & Ethics Course, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Clinical Expertise / Areas of Focus

• Sleeve Gastrectomy

• Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

• Mini Gastric Bypass

• Diabetes (Type 2) Surgery / Metabolic Surgery

• Gastric Balloon Procedure

• Revision Bariatric Surgery

Academic Publications & Research

Here are some selected publications and research highlights:

• Health Literacy and Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery — This study investigates how patients’ health literacy impacts their weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery.

• Additional Gastric Resection After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass – Are There Benefits? — Published in Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences.

• Surgical Site Infections after Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery — This work examines infection rates post-laparoscopic bariatric procedures.

• Rectal Cancer: Transanal Local Excision Case Series — Early-career research on local excision surgery for rectal tumors.

• Strangulated Paraesophageal Hernia: A Case Report — Reported in Archives of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.

• Prevention of Recurrent Biliary Pancreatitis: Case Report & Review — Co-author in Archives of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.

Professional Philosophy & Patient Care

• Dr. Tardu has a strong commitment to patient-centered care, especially for patients seeking long-term solutions to obesity and metabolic health issues.

• He emphasizes safety, evidence-based surgical techniques, and comprehensive follow-up care to ensure the best outcomes for his patients.

Languages & Communication

• Fluent in English, enabling him to work effectively with international patients.

• Provides preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up in English to ensure clarity and comfort for patients from abroad.