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Dr. Koray Karabulut

, Turkey, Istanbul

Hepatologist • 19 years experience

Turkish & English
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Koray Karabulut, 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education , is a Liver Transplant Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 19 years of professional experience. Koray Karabulut areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2004-2005: Memorial Sisli Hospital General Surgery Specialist
  • 2005-2006: Agri Soldier Hospital, Medical Ensign
  • 2006-2009 General Surgery Hospital Expert
  • 2009-2018: Firat University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery AD Faculty
  • 2014-2018: Firat University Hospital, Liver Transplant Center Responsible Specialist
  • 2018-2019: Memorial Sisli Hospital, General Surgery Specialist – Liver Transplantation, Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic Surgery, Bariatric Metabolic Surgery Surgery
  • 2019-: Altinbas University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler, General Surgery, Bariatric Metabolic Pathway, Liver Liver Pancreatic Surgery, Oncological
Dr. Fatih Ensaroglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bariatric Surgeon • 23 years experience

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Fatih Ensaroglu, lUludag University Faculty of Medicine Kocaeli University Internal, is a Gastroenterologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Fatih Ensaroglu areas of expertise include Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Celiac Disease, Pancreatitis.

Work Experiences

  • Kocaeli University
  • Başkent University
  • Osmaniye State Hospital
Dr. Uzeyir Yerdelen

, Turkey, Ankara

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 37 years experience

Turkish English
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Uzeyir Yerdelen, Specialist Training: Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery , is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 37 years of professional experience. Uzeyir Yerdelen areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • Bayindir Health Group, 2017-Still
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician of Bayindir Icerenkoy Hospital Istanbul Sisli and Pasabahce Hospitals, 1996-1998
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician Istanbul Eyup SSK Hospital, 1994-1996
  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician Erzurum Numune Hospital, 1981-1994

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Dr. Cihan Uras

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 35 years experience

Turkish English
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Cihan Uras, 1996 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery , is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 35 years of professional experience. Cihan Uras areas of expertise include Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Pancreatic Head Cancer, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Inguinal Hernia (in Groin).

Work Experiences

  • 2000 - Currently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 1986 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, General Surgery Specialist Physician
Dr. Nihat Yavuz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 26 years experience

Turkish English
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Nihat Yavuz, 1993 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery , is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Nihat Yavuz areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Inguinal Hernia (in Groin).

Work Experiences

  • 2008 - Currently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 1993 - 1999 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Dr. Tamer Karsidag

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 28 years experience

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Tamer Karsidag, Haseki Training and Research Hospital General Surgery , is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 28 years of professional experience. Tamer Karsidag areas of expertise include Colon Cancer, Morbid Obesity, Rectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Anal Cancer.

Work Experiences

  • 2013 - Instituto Nazionale Tumori Milan, Italy
  • 2013 - University of Los Angeles, California, USA
  • 2013 - 2015 Memorial Atasehir Hospital
  • 2012 - The European Board of Surgery
  • 2012 - Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 2010 - Fellow of the American College of Surgeon
  • 2008 - 2009 University of Miami, Florida, USA
  • 2004 - 2005 City of Hope Cancer Treatment Center, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2004 - 2005 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2002 - 2003 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
  • 1991 - St.George Hospital, London, UK
Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

, Turkey, Sivas

Bariatric Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Abdulkerim Yilmaz, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1991), is a Gastroenterologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Abdulkerim Yilmaz areas of expertise include Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Liver Cancer, Celiac Disease, Abdominal Pain, Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Work Experiences

  • Trabzon Macka State Hospital (1991-1995)
  • Gaziosman Pasa University Education and Research Hospital (2010-2013)
  • Cumhuriyet University Education and Research Hospital (2013-2017)
  • Medicana Sivas Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, Professor (2018-present)
Dr. Suna Yapali

, Turkey, Istanbul

Bariatric Surgeon • 18 years experience

Turkish English
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Suna Yapali, Advanced Endoscopy and Motilite, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam Netherlands, is a Gastroenterologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Suna Yapali areas of expertise include Abdominal Pain, Anal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Liver Cancer, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases.

Work Experiences

  • 2012 - 2014 University of Michigan, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
  • 2009 - 2012 Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Gastroenterology
  • 2008 - 2009 Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology
  • 2002 - 2008 Department of Internal Medicine department of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Fatih Taskesen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 23 years experience

Turkish English
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Fatih Taskesen, ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL General Surgery Specialist Training, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 23 years of professional experience. Fatih Taskesen areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist - DICLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, 2015 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - ISTANBUL SISLI FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL, 2012 - 2013, Istanbul/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - DICLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY, 2011 - 2015, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist - DIYARBAKIR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 2008 - 2008, Diyarbakır/Turkey
  • General Surgery Specialist Training - ANKARA NUMUNE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 2002 - 2008, Ankara/Turkey
  • Practioner Physician - BINGÖL DÜZAGAÇ Community Clinic, 2001 - 2002, Bingöl/Turkey
  • Practioner Physician - KAGIZMAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL, 2000 - 2001, Kars/Turkey
Dr. Kerim Guzel

, Turkey, Samsun

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Kerim Guzel, Medical School - Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine,1999, is a General Laparoscopic Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Kerim Guzel areas of expertise include Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Inguinal Hernia (in Groin), Chronic Pancreatitis, Complicated Acute Appendicitis.

Work Experiences

  • Artvin Yusufeli State Hospital, 1999
  • Carsamba State Hospital, 2004-2010
  • Near East University Cyprus Lecturer, 2018
  • Samsun Buyuk Anadolu Hospital, 2010-2019
Dr. Safiye Arik

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 16 years experience

Turkish English
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Safiye Arik, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 16 years of professional experience. Safiye Arik areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

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
Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 30 years experience

Turkish English
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Tolga Muftuoglu, Istanbul University Cerrrahpasa Medical Faculty, Medical Education, 1980 - 1986, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Tolga Muftuoglu areas of expertise include Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • International Hospital, Istanbul, 1989-1991
  • Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul Chief Assistant, Chief Assistant, Chief Administrative and Educational Responsibility, 1996-2017
  • Wexham Park Hospital, Slough-Berks, England, November, 1985-1986
  • Guys and St Thomas Hospital, General Surgery Fellow, London, England, 1998
  • May1998 Colorectal Master Class, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, 2007
  • Laparoscopic TME, IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, 2011
  • Bariatric Master Class, Covidien European Training Center, Elancourt, France, 2012
  • Da Vinci Surgical System as a Console Surgeon, da Vinci Training Center IRCAD-EITS, Strasbourg, France, 2013
  • Clinical Immersion, Bariatric Surgery AZ Saint Jan Brugge-Oostende AV , Brugge, Belgium, 2014
  • Clinical Immersion, Bariatric Surgery (Redo) AZ Saint Jan Brugge-Oostende AV, Brugge, Belgium, 2015
Dr. Tuncer Babur

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Turkish English
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Tuncer Babur, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1998, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Tuncer Babur areas of expertise include Cholecystitis (Inflammation of the Gall Bladder), Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases, Morbid Obesity, Pancreatic Head Cancer.

Work Experiences

  • SSK Kartal Hospital, 2007
  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, 2005
  • Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital / General Surgery Specialist, 2001-2007
Dr. Baris Gurcu

, Turkey, Fethiye

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 11 years experience

Turkish English
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Baris Gurcu, Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2001, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 11 years of professional experience. Baris Gurcu areas of expertise include Pancreatic or Duodenal Trauma, Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Gallstones that are Causing Pain and Infection, Complicated Acute Appendicitis, Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis.

Work Experiences

  • General Surgery Specialist and Chief Physician at Kagızman State Hospital, 2008-2009
  • General Surgery Specialist at Private Lokman Hekim Hospital, Since 2014
Dr. Erman Aytac

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

Turkish English
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Erman Aytac, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Institute of Digestive Diseases, 2016, is a Bariatric Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 8 years of professional experience. Erman Aytac areas of expertise include Loose Abdominal Skin and Muscles, Morbid Obesity.

Work Experiences

  • Acibadem Healthcare Group, Since 2015
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Institute of Digestive Diseases, 2011-2016
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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