About
About Dr. Mani Habibi
Dr. Mani Habibi is a general surgeon based in Antalya, Türkiye, specialising in obesity and metabolic surgery. Over a career of more than 15 years, he has performed over 4,500 laparoscopic procedures and co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications on minimally invasive surgery.
- Specialty
- General Surgery — Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
- Location
- Antalya, Türkiye
- Experience
- 15+ years · 4,500+ procedures
- Education
- Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
- Languages
- English · Turkish · Persian
- Memberships
- IFSO · EAES
Biography
Where did Dr. Mani Habibi study and train?
Dr. Habibi earned his medical degree from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in Antalya in 2009. He completed his general surgery residency at Antalya Training and Research Hospital between 2009 and 2015, one of the region's highest-volume surgical training centres, where he developed a strong foundation in laparoscopic and emergency surgery.
International training: Cleveland Clinic and the EAES award
In 2012, Dr. Habibi trained in bariatric and metabolic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States under Prof. Raul Rosenthal, one of the world's leading figures in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. In 2018, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) recognised his work with its Fellowship Award, which took him to Bucharest, Romania, for advanced laparoscopic training with Prof. Catalin Copaescu, a European reference surgeon in minimally invasive bariatric techniques.
Career and NewMe Health Clinic
After completing his specialisation, Dr. Habibi practised as a general surgeon in Antalya with a growing focus on obesity and metabolic surgery. In 2020 he founded NewMe Health Clinic, an Antalya-based clinic caring for both local and international patients. He performs surgery at modern, internationally accredited partner hospitals in Antalya that are fully equipped for laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery.
What is Dr. Habibi's approach to patient care?
Dr. Habibi personally manages each patient's journey — from the first consultation and pre-operative assessment through surgery and long-term follow-up. International patients communicate with him directly in English, without translators, and continue to reach him via WhatsApp long after returning home. His practice is strictly evidence-based, reflected in his ongoing academic work and active membership in international surgical societies.
Career Timeline
Education and professional milestones
Areas of Expertise
What does Dr. Habibi specialise in?
His primary focus is obesity and metabolic surgery, alongside the full scope of general surgery.
Obesity & Metabolic Surgery
General Surgery
Memberships & Awards
Professional societies and recognition
IFSO
Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders — the leading global society in bariatric surgery.
EAES — Fellowship Award 2018
Member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery; recipient of the EAES Fellowship Award for advanced laparoscopic training in Europe.
Turkish Surgical Society
Active participation in national surgical congresses and continuing medical education in Türkiye.
Academic Work
Scientific publications
Dr. Habibi is a co-author of more than 40 peer-reviewed articles in national and international journals, covering minimally invasive surgery, bariatric techniques and metabolic outcomes. Selected publications:
- Life-threatening intrathyroidal parathyroid adenomaDoğan U, Koç Ü, Mayır B, Habibi M, Doğan B, Gömceli İ, Bülbüller N — International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 2015;8(1):1501–3 · PMID: 25785164
- Rectal Dieulafoy Lesions: A Rare Etiology of Chronic Lower Gastrointestinal BleedingDoğan U, Gömceli İ, Koç Ü, Habibi M, Bülbüller N — Case Reports in Medicine
FAQ
Questions about Dr. Habibi's background
Where did Dr. Mani Habibi study medicine?
Dr. Habibi graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in Antalya, Türkiye, in 2009, and completed his general surgery residency at Antalya Training and Research Hospital between 2009 and 2015.
How many operations has Dr. Habibi performed?
Over a career of more than 15 years, Dr. Habibi has performed more than 4,500 surgical procedures, the majority of them laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery operations.
What is the EAES Fellowship Award?
The EAES Fellowship Award is a training grant given by the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery to selected surgeons. Dr. Habibi received it in 2018 and used it for advanced laparoscopic bariatric training with Prof. Catalin Copaescu in Bucharest, Romania.
Is Dr. Habibi a member of international surgical societies?
Yes. He is a member of IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
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