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Dr. Suleyman Uraz

Gastroenterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English,Turkish

 


Dr.Suleyman Uraz is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Turkey. The doctor has 20 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Turkey.
Dr. Sadakat Ozdil

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sadakat Ozdil is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 39 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sadakat Ozdil is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Society Of Gastroenterology
  • Turkish Liver Research Association
  • Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Association
  • Inflammatory Intestinal Disease Association
  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Liver Association

Certifications :

  • Internal Diseases Specialisation Vocational Training 1975 - 1979 , İstanbul,Turkey

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Gastroenterology Specialisation Training
  • 1992 - Present , İstanbul, Turkey
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Medical Training 1969 - 1975 , İstanbul, Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Murat Ustun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Ustun is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 23 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Murat Ustun is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Surgical Society
  • Turkish Surgical Endoscopy Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • IFSO (International Federation of Surgery for Obesity)
  • International Bariatric Club High Tech Surgeons
  • Turkish Anglo-Saxon Doctors Association

Qualifications :

  • Ankara Education and Research Hospital Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

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Dr. Caglar Cuhadaroglu

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Caglar Cuhadaroglu is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Caglar Cuhadaroglu is part of:

  • Eurepean Respiratory Society (ERS)
  • American Academy of Medicine (AASM)
  • American Thoracic Society (ATS)
  • European Academia of Allergy Immunology
  • Turkish Thoracic Society Sports

Qualifications :

  • 2010 Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2004 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  • 1996 Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases
  • 1991 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Bilgi Baca

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

 


Dr. Bilgi Baca is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon 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 Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bilgi Baca is part of:

  • International Association of Surgeons,Gastroenterologists and Oncologists
  • European Society of Coloproctology
  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum
  • National Association for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgery Association
  • Hernia Association

Qualifications :

  • 2013 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 2009 Department of General Surgery, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University
  • 1996 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

Dr. Emre Sivrikoz

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Emre Sivrikoz is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon 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 Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Emre Sivrikoz is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • European Society of Coloproctology, Fellovv Guidelines Committe Member Cohort Studics Sub-committee Member
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association

Qualifications :

  • 2016, European Union Surgical Competency Board Coloproctology Proficiency Certificate / Board Certification
  • 2014, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Endoscope and Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Training (6 months Temporary Assignment) / Specialist Doctor
  • 2013, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery
  • 2013, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University / Research Assistant
  • 2012, Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, USA (1 year Temporary Assignment) / Research Assistant
  • 2007, Department of Anatomy, Kocaeli University / Research Assistant
  • 2006, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

Dr. Tuna Yildirim

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

28 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tuna Yildirim is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tuna Yildirim is part of:

  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • National Surgical Association

Qualifications :

  • Haydarpasa Numune Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi Genel Cerrahi, 1995
  • Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi, 1989
  • Kocasinan Lisesi, 1982

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Sirri Ozkan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Sirri Ozkan is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Acibadem Kadikoy Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital General Surgery
  • 1986 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Acbadem Mahallesi, Acbadem Kadk

Dr. Nesliar Eser Kutsal

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

38 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nesliar Eser Kutsal is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 26 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Altunizade Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nesliar Eser Kutsal is part of:

  • Anatolian Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Viral Hepatitle Wars Association

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine Gastroenterology
  • 1993 Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine Internal Medicine
  • 1986 Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, Acbadem Hastanesi - Altunizade, Yurtcan Soka,

Dr. Murat Korkmaz

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Korkmaz is a specialized Gastroenterologist 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 Istinye University Bahcesehir - LIV Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1995 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2001 Internal Medicine, and Gastroenterology at Baskent University - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

Dr. Mustafa Kemal Dursun

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Tokat, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mustafa Kemal Dursun is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Tokat Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department

Hospital Address :

Yeilrmak, Medical Park Tokat Hastanesi, Vali Zekai G

Dr. Omer Avlanmis

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

 


Dr. Omer Avlanmis 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 Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School: Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization: Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Gokhan Cipe

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Gokhan Cipe 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 Memorial Sisli Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokhan Cipe is part of:

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

Qualifications :

  • SISLI ETFAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL Department of General Surgery Residency Training 1999 - 2004, Istanbul / Turkey
  • ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1993 - 1999, Istanbul / Turkey

Hospital Address :

Kaptan Paa Mh, Memorial ili Hospital, Halit Ziya T

Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Hilmi Serdar Kacar is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1992
  • Tepecik Education Research Hospital, 1996

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Yilmaz Buyukuncu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

50 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Yilmaz Buyukuncu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery, 1981
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, 1974

Hospital Address :

Yeilk

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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