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Dr. Nejdet Ozalp

Dr. Nejdet Ozalp

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Ankara, Turkey

14 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

Nejdet Ozalp is currently available for hospital consultations. Explore online consultation options or book an in-person visit.

About Dr. Nejdet Ozalp

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Nejdet Ozalp are as follows::

  • Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles
  • Morbid Obesity

Many different health issues are introduced in patients who are overweight and are eligible for weight loss or bariatric surgery. Severe sleep apnea, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure have a direct correlation with being obese or overweight and it is all such conditions that can be resolved with a weight loss surgery. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Nejdet Ozalp

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

What strengthens your candidature for a Bariatric surgery are co-morbidities which if present can complicate your health condition from just an obesity issue to something more life threatening. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:

  • 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.
  • Individuals with BMI 40 or higher

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

Operating Hours of Dr Nejdet Ozalp

The doctor is present during the operating hours of 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and on weekends from 10 am to 2 pm.. 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 Nejdet Ozalp

Dr. Nejdet Ozalp is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

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

The way your small intestine and stomach handle your food is changed and this plays a major role in Gastric Bypass being one of the most effective weight loss surgeries. Their are several other weight loss processes that the surgeon applies for you to lose weight like Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands. We bring to you the various complications and risks that are natural to occur when a weight loss procedure has been 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 weight

Qualification

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital - Expertise

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Ankara Hospital

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Procedures Performed

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

Dr. Nejdet Ozalp is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Ankara, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Nejdet Ozalp is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 14 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

The Bariatric Surgeons provide assistance to patients in losing weight and in avoiding to gain back the excess weight. 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 fertility

There are three kinds of procedures that are done by the surgeons, the first one helps in lessening the food intake, the second kinds lower the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients and a third kind do both. They also help the patients with post operative consultations recommending lifestyle and dietary changes as well as by prescribing medicines and tests.

When you are consulting a Bariatric Surgeon, kindly get these tests done before and during the consultation as per the surgeons' recommendation.:

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

As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Blood and urine tests are standard tests that are testament to the physiological makeup of the body and are routinely recommended by Bariatric Surgeons. 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.

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. 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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