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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

We bring to you the conditions which are being treated by Dr. Mustafa Atabey.:

  • Morbid Obesity

Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or severe sleep apnea are conditions often interlinked with obesity and with good scientific reasoning to back it up. 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 Mustafa Atabey

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. The co-morbidities that come with being obese are as follows:

  • 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.

Health issues such as Hypertension, Type II diabetes, Osteoarthritis and respiratory disorders are a common side effect of being overweight.

Operating Hours of Dr Mustafa Atabey

10 am to 2 pm are the operating hours of the doctor on weekends and 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays. 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 Mustafa Atabey

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Mustafa Atabey are as follows:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Gastric Bypass

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. Their are also other weight loss procedures that can help people lose weight like the Minigastric bypass, Gastric bands and Sleeve Gastrectomy. 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

  • Erciyes University School of Medicine, 2007
  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, 2013

Past Experiences

  • Yozgat Yerkoy State Hospital, 2007 - 2008
  • Cumhuriyet University General Surgery USA, 2008 - 2013
  • Agri Dogubayezit State Hospital, 2013 - 2015
  • Cumhuriyet University General Surgery USA, 2015 - 2018
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RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • Various research articles and papers submitted in international and national journals.

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PROCEDURES

  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Gastric Banding
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Mustafa Atabey have?
Dr. Mustafa Atabey is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Sivas, Turkey.
Does Dr. Mustafa Atabey offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Mustafa Atabey have?
Dr. Mustafa Atabey is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 12 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. Do have a look at some more benefits of losing weight via Bariatric procedures.:

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

It 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.

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.:

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

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. The Urinalysis and the blood function related tests are representative of the overall health of the person undergoing treatment. 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?

Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. Also, the people who must visit a Bariatric surgeon are those who fit the weight and overall health criteria to get this procedure done. It is also for pre operative consultation and post operative rehabilitation that you can consult the surgeon.