Question 1

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

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Given below are some of the most sought after Weight Loss Specialists available for online consultation in Istanbul, Turkey:Dr. Ayhan DinckanDr. Yasemin AydinliDr. Professor Mustafa BozbugaDr. Talha AtalayDr. Yasemin Altuner Torun

Question 2

Who are the top Weight Loss Specialists from other cities?

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Following are some of the best Weight Loss Specialists in other cities:CanakkaleDr. Ahmet OzturkDr. Fehim DikerDr. Ozkan OzgerDr. Ali Guven SerceDr. Samet MecitKocaeliDr. Baris BayraktarDr. Hasan CelikDr. Ahmet Riza EsmerDr. Ummgulsum KuyucuDr. Orhan CelenIzmirDr. Caner KacmazDr. Mustafa OksuzElazigDr. Mehmet Ugur EsDr. Azat AlbeitDr. Burhan TaneliDr. Ahmet CaliskanDr. Fatma KayaKadikoyDr. Mufit KaleliogluDr. Serdar OzgenDr. Mehmet IsyarDr. K Fehmi NarterDr. Sefa Muezzinoglu

Question 3

Which are some of the best hospitals Weight Loss Specialists in Istanbul, Turkey are associated with?

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Following are some of the best clinics in Istanbul, Turkey with whom Weight Loss Specialists are associated with:Asya Hospital, IstanbulIstinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, IstanbulAcibadem Altunizade Hospital, IstanbulAcibadem University Hospital Atakent, IstanbulIstinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital, IstanbulMedical Park Goztepe Hospital, IstanbulBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, IstanbulNPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, IstanbulAcibadem Bakirkoy Hospital, IstanbulAcibadem Hospital Taksim, IstanbulAcibadem Maslak Hospital, IstanbulTurkeyana Clinic, IstanbulMedipol Mega University Hospital, IstanbulI.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, IstanbulMedical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, IstanbulMedical Park Fatih Hospital, IstanbulMedicana Camlica Hospital, IstanbulAcibadem Kadikoy Hospital, IstanbulDr. HE Obesity Clinic, Istanbul

Question 4

Who is a Weight Loss Specialist?

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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.

Question 5

What are the qualifications of a Weight Loss Specialist?

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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.

Question 6

What conditions do Weight Loss Specialist treat?

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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

Question 7

What diagnostic tests are required by a Weight Loss Specialist?

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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

Question 8

When should you visit a Weight Loss Specialist?

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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 timeHigh blood pressurePain in jointsLow BMIChanges in bowel habits Persistent heartburnIrregular bowel movements Belching/excessive gasCoeliac diseaseInflammatory bowel diseaseRectal bleedingLoss of appetiteAbdominal pain/BloatingGweight loss specialisttonesVomitingOesophageal discomfortLethargyPale colored stoolsUrine of dark color

Question 9

What can you expect from your first visit with a Weight Loss Specialist?

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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

Question 10

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Weight Loss Specialist?

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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 RepairSleeve GastrectomyGastric BypassHemicolectomyAppendectomyLaparoscopic Gall Bladder RemovalRoux-en-Y Gastric BypassAdjustable Gastric BandBiliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal SwitchSingle Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass Lap gastric bandingEndoscopyAspiration TherapyEndoscopic Sleeve GastroplastyGastric BalloonGastric InjectionsVertical Banded GastroplastyGastric banding

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