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Dr. MD Tolgay Akin: Best  in Antalya, Turkey

 

, Antalya, Turkey

0 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. MD Tolgay Akin is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 0 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. MD Tolgay Akin is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • Kartal Education research Hospital Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Balgat Mah., Memorial Hospital Ankara, Mevlana Blv. & 1422. Sok., ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

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Dr. Ismail Hamzaoglu: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ismail Hamzaoglu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 32 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery Istanbul University

Hospital Address :

Dar

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ismail Hamzaoglu?

  • Dr Ismail Hamzaoglu is an experienced surgeon with expertise in bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease treatment and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Ismail has published 26 articles in national journals and 91 research papers in international journals. Some of his publications include:
    1. Metastasis to lymph nodes around the vascular tie worsens long-term oncological outcomes following complete mesocolic excision and conventional colectomy for right-sided colon cancer.Tech Coloproctol. 2021 Jan 5.
    2. Does Obesity Impact Surgical and Pathological Outcomes in Robotic Complete Mesocolic Excision for Colon Cancer? J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2021 Jan 8.
    3. Predictors of endoscopic recurrence in resected patients with Crohn's disease in a long-term follow-up cohort: History of multiple previous resections and residual synchronous disease in the remnant intestine.Turk J Gastroenterol. 2020 Apr;31(4):282-288.
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Dr. Serkan Uysal: Best  in Samsun, Turkey

 

, Samsun, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Serkan Uysal is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Samsun Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Serkan Uysal is part of:

  • Turkish Gastroenterology Society
  • Turkish Medical Society
  • Turkish Liver Disease Society
  • Turkish Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Society

Certifications :

  • Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program (2007)

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine, (1996)
  • Gazi University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program (2002

Hospital Address :

Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Medicana International Samsun, ?ehit Mesut Birinci Caddesi, Canik/Samsun, Turkey

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Dr. Ugur Ekici: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ugur Ekici is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 19 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, 2000
  • Sisli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic, 2009

Hospital Address :

Bahelievler Mahallesi, Medicana Bahelievler, Eski Londra Asfalt? Caddesi, Bahelievler/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Ugur Acalin: Best  in Fethiye, Turkey

 

, Fethiye, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ugur Acalin is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization General Surgery at Adnan Menderes University

Hospital Address :

Tuzla, Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital, 54. Sokak, Fethiye/Mula, Turkey

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Dr. Halil Alis: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Halil Alis is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Alis is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • Organ Transplant Institutions Coordination Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
  • International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
  • International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO).
  • International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO).
  • International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

Qualifications :

  • 1992: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2001: Expertise in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

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Dr. Huseyin Akyol: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Huseyin Akyol is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Bah

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Dr. Caghan Peksen: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

8 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Caghan Peksen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Caghan Peksen is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • Surgery Days Association (Board Member)

Qualifications :

  • 2011: Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine - Medical education
  • 2017: Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Halil Coskun: Best Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey

Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Halil Coskun is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Coskun is part of:

  • 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)

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1987-1994
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA 1995-2000
  • Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Enstitute, USA 2004/2007/2014
  • Weill Cornell Medical School, Diabetes Surgery, USA 2012

Medical Expertise of Dr. Halil Coskun

  • Dr. Coskun is a renowned & well-established Laparoscopic/Robotic & Bariatric surgeon in Turkey
  • His areas of expertise includes Obesity surgeries & Metabolic surgeries
  • Thousands of successful procedures have been conducted by Dr. Coskun. He got absolute success in over 4000 Laparoscopic Surgery
  • During his years of specialisation, he attended the European Surgical Institute's advanced level Laparoscopic Surgery Education Program in Hamburg, Germany (1999)
  • Scientific works in his expertise were published in a variety of international journals.
  • In Turkey, he also works as a teacher.
  • Attended frames from various international congresses, meetings, panels and symposiums
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Dr. Orhan Kocaman: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Orhan Kocaman is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine -Medical Education Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Specialization
  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine - SubDal - Specialization Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine - Gastroenterology BD - Associate Professorship

Hospital Address :

Bah

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Dr. Fatih Ansaroglu: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Fatih Ansaroglu is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • lUludag University Faculty of Medicine Kocaeli University Internal
  • Medicine USA-Specialty Capital University Gastroenterology BD-Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

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Dr. Koray Karabulut: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Koray Karabulut is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Karabulut is part of:

  • Association of Surgical Days Association
  • Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • 2007: IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Strasbourg/France
  • 2009-2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Assistant Professor
  • 2010. Cleveland Cllinic Robotics & Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Course Cleveland/USA 2010-2011: Cleveland Cllinic General Surgery, Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery)) Cleveland/USA 2011-2012, Inonu University Liver Transplant Center, Liver Transplant Training
  • 2012: Erasmus Medical Center, Microsurgery Course, Rotterdam/Netherlands
  • 2012: Cleveland Cllinic Liver Monitoring Center, Cleveland
  • 2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Associate Professor
  • 2015: IRCADMinimally Invasive Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic

Qualifications :

  • 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education
  • 1998-2004: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Bah

What is the medical expertise of Dr Koray Karabulut?

  • With more than 18 years of experience, Dr Koray Karabulut is skilled in performing surgeries for a range of ailments. His areas of expertise are liver transplantation, sleeve gastrectomy, pancreatic surgery, diabetes, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
  • Dr Koray Karabulut completed an Advanced Laparoscopic surgery course at IRCAD, France. Additionally, he finished a robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery course at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He also obtained training in liver transplant at the Inonu University Liver Transplant Center.
  • Dr Koray is also a part of leading professional organizations in the field of surgery and liver transplant. Some of these include the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO), the Middle East Mediterranean Endoscopic Surgery Association (MMESA), the Liver transplantation Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association and the Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association.
  • Dr Koray has published his research in reputable national and international journals. Some of these are
    1. Hepatic atrophy-hypertrophy complex due to Echinococcus granulosus.
    2. Multimodality treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases.
    3. The effects of drainage on the rates of early wound complications and recurrences after Limberg flap reconstruction in patients with pilonidal disease.
  • Dr Koray is the recipient of several awards such as the "Best paper and oral presentation award" at the 2nd Minimally invasive Surgery Congress in September 2011. He also received the "Young Researcher Award" at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress in September 2012.
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Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen: Best  in Ankara, Turkey

 

, Ankara, Turkey

37 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 37 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Erzurum Surgery Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery
  • Medical School: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

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Dr. Gokhan: Best  in Istanbul, Turkey

 

, Istanbul, Turkey

13 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Gokhan is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 13 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokhan is part of:

  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • European Society Coloproctology
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Sisli Etfal training and Research Hospital, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top Weight Loss Specialists in Istanbul, Turkey offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after Weight Loss Specialists available for online consultation in Istanbul, Turkey:

Who is a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialist also called a bariatrician or an obesity medicine specialist is a licensed physician who has received training in the area of medical weight loss.

A weight loss doctor can address the specific needs of an obese or overweight patient. While all doctors have training in weight loss and nutrition, an obesity medicine specialist has special training and can offer care that a general physician cannot. With the help of personalized programs, the doctor can help a person lose weight and also keep the weight off. A bariatrician is different from bariatric surgeons who perform weight loss surgery, whereas a bariatrician provides medically supervised weight loss programs.

The methods used by an obesity medicine specialist will help you lose weight which will depend on your current level of health, your preferences, and many other factors. Techniques that can be used to help achieve your weight loss goals could include exercise programs, nutritional counseling, appetite suppressants, or other medications.

What are the qualifications of a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialistneeds to complete a five-and half-a-year undergraduate degree, followed by a three-year postgraduate course. After residency, the physician might practice for a while or apply for a geriatric medicine fellowship program.

Aspiring weight loss specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then complete a 2-3 years MD course. Science students who have appeared in +2 (with physics, chemistry, and biology as main subjects) need to clear a medical entrance test. After completing the four years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to enroll in an MD course to work as a weight loss specialist.

After completing hospital residency, a weight loss doctor will need to meet the credential requirements set by the country's bariatric medicine licensing board.

After completing two to three years of MD, a weight loss specialist can work in government or private hospitals, or can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions do Weight Loss Specialist treat?

A bariatrician is a medical weight loss doctor who is trained in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. Bariatrician can help prevent, and reverse obesity-related diseases by reducing body fat responsible for disease processes while maintaining healthy muscle mass.

Below are some conditions treated by a weight loss specialist:

  • Obesity
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Jaundice
  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Liver Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Ulcer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialist will evaluate your overall health status to know you are suffering from any other condition. Weight loss surgery or other procedures is a major event and accompanies certain risks. Some may be serious if not properly managed. To have a safer passage through a weight loss surgery journey and to minimize risks of any complications that could compromise your health and safety, your weight loss specialist will order a variety of diagnostic tests including lab tests, blood tests, and heart tests before you have weight loss procedures.

Some diagnostic tests recommended by a weight loss specialist are given below:

  • Ultrasound
  • Exercise stress test
  • Lipid profile
  • Thyroid hormone test
  • Diabetes/lipid profile test
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Positron emission tomography
  • X-ray scan
  • Liver function test
  • Kidney function test
  • Blood sugar
  • Urinalysis
When should you visit a Weight Loss Specialist?

An increase in body weight leads to different types of conditions, producing varied signs and symptoms. You need to keep a close on your weight as it may cause other health problems. If you experience any of the signs and symptoms listed below, you should consult a weight loss specialist to get advice on the management of your condition before it becomes more severe.

  • Feeling hungry all the time
  • High blood pressure
  • Pain in joints
  • Low BMI
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Persistent heartburn
  • Irregular bowel movements
  • Belching/excessive gas
  • Coeliac disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain/Bloating
  • Gweight loss specialisttones
  • Vomiting
  • Oesophageal discomfort
  • Lethargy
  • Pale colored stools
  • Urine of dark color
What can you expect from your first visit with a Weight Loss Specialist?

At your first appointment, a weight loss specialist will talk with you about:

  • your weight loss goals
  • your day-to-day routine (diet & exercise)
  • how long one has tried to lose weight
  • your complete medical history

Your doctor will help you find the best treatment plan so you can lose weight effectively and keep it off in the long run.

Your weight loss specialist will talk with you to find whether you will benefit from treatments like:

  • weight loss medications
  • more permanent treatments, such as bariatric or weight-loss surgery
  • your first appointment will last for around 60 minutes
  • simple exercise, diet
  • stress management
  • behavioral and mental health therapy
Which are the most common procedures performed by a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight-loss specialist has expertise in the management of obesity and related conditions through various procedures. Some popular procedures performed by weight loss specialists include:

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Adjustable Gastric Band
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
  • Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass
  • Lap gastric banding
  • Endoscopy
  • Aspiration Therapy
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Injections
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastric banding

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