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About Dr. Kadir Yildirim

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Kadir Yildirim provides treatment for several conditions as we have listed below::

  • Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles
  • Morbid Obesity

It is well known that bariatric or weight loss surgery is not a standalone condition and it brings with it various health issues. 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.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Kadir Yildirim

It is the signs that are mentioned below that indicate your qualifying for weight loss or Bariatric surgery.:

  1. BMI ≥ 40, or more than 45 pounds overweight
  2. BMI ≥ 35, and one or more obesity-related co-morbidities
  3. Inability to lose and maintain weight even with sustained weight loss efforts

The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:

  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher
  • Individuals with BMI 35- 39.9 and underlying obesity-related health problem like; cardiovascular disease, type -2 diabetes, sleep disorders, stroke, hypertension and chronic acid reflux.

Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.

Operating Hours of Dr Kadir Yildirim

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. It is always the effort of the surgeon to ensure that the patients gets the best of treatment which is enabled by the surgeons indepth experience in this field.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Kadir Yildirim

Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Kadir Yildirim.:

  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. The complications and risks that can occur when their has been a weight loss surgery are as follows::

• 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 weight

Qualification

  • 2003 - 2009, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (Master)
  • 2010 - 2015, Samsun Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Specialist

Work Experiences

  • Samsun Carsamba State Hospital General Surgery Specialist, 2016-2017
  • Mus Varto State Hospital General Surgery Specialist, 2015-2016
  • Samsun Training and Research Hospital Research Assistant, 2010- 2015
  • Samsun Ladik Public Hospital Practitioner, 2009-2010
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Turkish Association of Surgery (UCD)
  • Turkish Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (BMCD)
  • Turkish Obesity Association

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PROCEDURES

  • Abdominoplasty ( Tummy Tuck)
  • Adhesion Lysis
  • Cardiomyotomy
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Ileoanal Anastomosis (J-Pouch) Surgery
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Low Anterior Resection
  • Meckel's Diverticulectomy Treatment
  • Nissen Fundoplication
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Proctectomy
  • Retroperitoneum Surgery
  • Robotic Hernia Surgery
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Splenectomy
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
  • Subtotal Proctocolectomy
  • Total Colectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Kadir Yildirim have?
Dr. Kadir Yildirim is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Kadir Yildirim offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Kadir Yildirim have?
Dr. Kadir Yildirim is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 10 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

What does a Bariatric Surgeon do?

The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:

• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertility

A Bariatric Surgeon help patients lose weight through three kinds of procedures either through ones which somehow lower the intake of food, second ones aim to lessen how much nutrients are absorbed and the third are a combination of both. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Bariatric Surgeon?

Here are the recommended tests prior to and during consultation with a Bariatric Surgeon.:

  • CXR
  • HgbA1C (if known diabetic)
  • Complete metabolic panel including calcium and liver function tests
  • Thyroid function tests
  • Folate, thiamine
  • B12
  • Blood work
  • Lipid panel
  • CBC
  • EKG
  • Fe Panel
  • Cardiac echo – hx of phen-fen or long-standing sleep apnea or cardiac risk screen
  • Stress test
  • Homocysteine, C-Reactive protein, lipoprotein a – to assess cardiac risk factors

The tests completed anytime in the duration of the procedure enhance the quality of treatment being provided. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. Tests that present the right picture regards the heart and respiratory functions in a patient and thus evaluate the suitability of the Bariatric surgery hold a lot of importance.

When should you go to see a Bariatric Surgeon?

When your health condition due to obesity has not improved despite all the alternative treatment methods and efforts then you must go to see a Bariatric Surgeon. You should also be someone whose weight and health parameters are right in place as eligibility for this procedure. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.

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Dr. Vijita Jayan
Dr. Vijita Jayan

BPT, MPT (Neuro)

18 Years of Experience

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Last Reviewed - January 2026

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M.Pharm

2 Year of Experience

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