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Dr. Safiye Arik

Dr. Safiye Arik

Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English

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About Dr. Safiye Arik

Conditions treated by Bariatric Surgeon

The conditions whose treatment is being provided by Dr. Safiye Arik are as follows::

  • 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. 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. It is not just the reversal of weight which is accomplished by the doctor but preventing the adding of new weight.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Safiye Arik

The signs and symptoms which are a sure go ahead for someone to qualify for Bariatric Surgery are:

  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

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:

  • 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 Safiye Arik

The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The issues of obesity and resultant medical issues have found the right solution with the indepth yet specialised experience of the surgeon.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Safiye Arik

Dr. Safiye Arik is well known for performing many kinds of procedures such as:

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Gastric Banding

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. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. 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

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
  • Goztepe EAH. Internal Diseases USA, 2003/2008
  • Akdeniz University Medical Faculty Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, 2011/2014

Work Experiences

  • Ministry of Health Goztepe EAH 2003/2008
  • Ministry of Health Nusaybin State Hospital (compulsory service for internal diseases specialization) 2009/2010
  • Ministry of Health Unye State Hospital 2010/2011
  • Akdeniz University Medical Faculty 2011/2014
  • Ministry of Health Siirt State Hospital (Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases expertise compulsory service ) 2014/2016
  • Goztepe Medical Park Hospital 2016/2019

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Procedures Performed

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. Safiye Arik is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Safiye Arik is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 16 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. Here is a list of some additional positives of weight loss procedures other than being a solution for obesity.:

• 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.

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

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

These tests gain more significance because they give the right picture regards the health status of a patients condition which helps with the treatment immensely. The tests which are considered essential are the blood and the urine tests which give the right picture about the physiological status of anyone. In order to check how appropriate the process is going to be the surgeon recommends tests related to the respiratory and heart functions as well such as Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing etc.

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. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. Kindly look towards checking with your surgeon for pre operative preparations and post operative rehabilitation.

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