Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Memorial Sisli Hospital , Istanbul, Turkey
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish & English
Dr Helil Coskun is an experienced bariatric surgeon. He is currently working at the Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul, Turkey. He specialises in Obesity Surgery, Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Surgery) and Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgery. He obtained his medical education from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He then went on to pursue general surgery at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department. He even served at the Weill Cornell Medical School in Diabetes Surgery.
Dr Helil Coskun has been a part of many articles published in renowned medical journals around the world. He is also a member of medical societies such as IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Metabolic Disorders), SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons), TOSS (Turkish Obesity Surgery Society) and the ELCD (Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association). He is fluent in English and Turkish.
The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Halil Coskun are as follows::
Bariatric or weight loss surgeries are procedures which do not just resolve the issues of weight loss but help you with several related conditions which are introduced as a result of the excess weight. It is not just anecdotal but their is good scientific reason to realise that conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea are all resultant of someone being overweight. They also help in not just reversing the weight gain through the procedure but ensure that the weight does not return.
The signs and symptoms which are a sure go ahead for someone to qualify for Bariatric Surgery are:
Co-morbidities are also present when you are suffering from obesity and these make it even more important for you to get the Bariatric surgery. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:
When you are obese, then Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes, Hypertension and Osteoarthritis are conditions that are bound to crop up sooner rather than later.
10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. The surgeon has specialised and indepth experience which has ensured that the patients have been happy with the best results regards the solution to obesity and related issues.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Halil Coskun are as follows:
Gastric bypass has been understood to be one of the most effective surgery for weight loss as it changes the way the small intestine and stomach manage what you eat. Some popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown great results over a period of time are Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. Let us have a look at the risks that are present if you are getting a weight loss surgery performed.:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
Dr Halil Coskun has over 20 years of experience in his field of bariatric surgery.
He specialises in Obesity Surgery, Metabolic Surgery (Diabetes Surgery) and Laparoscopic / Robotic Surgery.
No, Dr. Halil does not provide online consultation through Medigence.
It costs for online consultation with Dr Halil.
Dr Halil is a part of the following associations-
IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Metabolic Disorders)
SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons)
TOSS (Turkish Obesity Surgery Society)
ELCD (Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association)
A Bariatric surgeon such as Dr Halil is specialised in conducting a variety of different procedures such as laparoscopic surgery and abdominal surgery. These surgeries can often be life-saving and Distinguished professionals such as Dr Halil have expertise in such procedures. One key area of Dr Halil is weight loss surgery, if a person is over-weight, they can opt for this procedure to get all the excess fat removed.
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your enquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.
Dr. Halil Coskun is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Top Weight Loss Specialist in Turkey like Dr. Halil Coskun are offering second opinions and video consultations at the click of a button. One can clear all their queries before opting to travel abroad for treatment with the power of Online Doctor Consultation.
To avail a Telemedicine call with Dr. Halil Coskun, the interested candidate should:
Dr. Halil Coskun is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 20 Years years of experience.
The consultation fees of Weight Loss Specialist in Turkey like Dr. Halil Coskun starts from USD 250.
Weight loss and weight management is what the Bariatric Surgeons help patients with. The procedures that help people lose weight have additional health benefits as well like:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityIt is the prerogative of the surgeon to choose the kind of procedure to help lose weight, by reducing intake of food, reducing how much nutrients the body is absorbing or the one which uses both techniques together. It is of prime importance that not only do you lose the weight but your lifestyle and diet is an enabler so that you do not gain the weight back and this is also what the surgeon assists you with.
When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
It is wise to consider consulting with a Bariatric Surgeon when all the medical and alternative treatment methods have not yielded you the best results. When you are making the decision to visit the Bariatric Surgeon please also make sure that your health and weight are a right match. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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