Overview

Dr. Tunc Aksehirli is a surgeon with 22 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care to patients. He specializes in surgery and has built extensive expertise helping patients through various surgical procedures and treatments. Dr. Aksehirli completed his medical education at Saba University School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency training at New York Medical College. He practices at multiple locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including Jefferson Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, and Ahn Brentwood Neighborhood Hospital. Dr. Aksehirli provides care to patients in English and maintains affiliations with these respected healthcare institutions across the Pittsburgh area.

Education

Medical School
Saba University School of Medicine
2004

Residency
New York Medical College
General Surgery Residency, 2005 – 2010

Fellowship
Westchester Medical Center
Bariatrics/Robotic, 2010 – 2011

Certification

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery

Licensure

NY State Medical License
2010 – 2012

PA State Medical License
2011 – 2026

Membership

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

NPI #

1548559743

Specialties

Dr. Tunc Aksehirli specializes in bariatric surgery and the surgical treatment of obesity, including both adult and pediatric obesity. His expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery, gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, and laparoscopic revision gastric restrictive procedures. He also performs advanced gastric procedures involving partial gastrectomy and jejunojejunostomy, as well as gastrotomy.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Aksehirli performs a comprehensive range of bariatric procedures to help patients achieve significant and sustainable weight loss. His surgical services include sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery, open and laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, gastrectomy, gastric restrictive procedures with partial gastrectomy or jejunojejunostomy, and laparoscopic revision gastric restrictive procedures. He provides treatment for both obesity and pediatric obesity.

Years of Experience

20+ years

Languages Spoken

English, Turkish