Ozgun Akgul was born in 1983 in Kayseri, Turkey. After completing his medical studies at Erciyes University, he began his specialty training in 2009 at Atatürk Training and İzmir Katip Çelebi University.

In 2014, he obtained his specialization in General Surgery and received his surgical competency certificate in 2015. After completing his specialty training, he fulfilled his compulsory service at the State Hospital Bornova and gained experience in various obesity clinics. He is currently practicing at his private clinic in Izmir.

Akgul has participated in numerous courses, including those on laparoscopic bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, suture and stapling techniques, and robot-assisted surgery.

He has performed over 1,000 bariatric and metabolic surgeries, including stomach Botox, sleeve gastrectomies, and mini gastric bypasses. Additionally, he carries out advanced surgeries such as laparoscopic hernia and reflux surgeries and is a member of several professional societies.