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Dr. Palaniappan S

Bariatric Surgeon

, Chennai, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Tamil , English

 


Dr Palaniappan S is one of the foremost Gastroenterologist in Chennai, India. The doctor holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with The Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Association and Memberships Dr. Palaniappan S is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Society of Gastroenterology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship - Endotherapy under Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr. T. S. Chandrasekhar, Coimbatore
  • DM(Gastroenterology) - 2000

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD

Hospital Address :

MIOT International, Mount Poonamallee Road, Sathya Nagar, Manapakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Dr. Randeep Wadhawan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

26 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Randeep Wadhawan is one of the most sought after Gastrointestinal Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 28 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospital, Dwarka.

Dr. Madhusudan G

Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon

, Bangalore, India

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr Madhusudan G is one of the best Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Bengaluru, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Madhusudan G is part of:

  • Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
  • Indian Society for Surgery of Hand (ISSH)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Aster CMI Hospital, Hebbal Bangalore, National Highway 44, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Madhusudan G

  • The fields of specific focus include rhinoplasty, body contouring surgery, facial cosmetic surgeries, and hand and microvascular surgeries.
  • Dr. Madhusudan G has a dual degree in ENT and Plastic Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, a National Institute.
  • In the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery, he has more than 18 years of experience.
  • Dr. Madhusudan was an Associate professor in the department of plastic surgery at St. John's Medical College for five years.
  • For ten years, he was a consultant and the head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at BGS Global Hospital.

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Dr. Dong Xuan Ha

Gastroenterologist

, Ha noi, Vietnam

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Dong Xuan Ha is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 20 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
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. Satyajit Godhi

Surgical Oncologist

, Bangalore, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Kannada , English

 


Dr. Satyajit Godhi is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangalore, India. The doctor has over 7 Years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satyajit Godhi is part of:

  • ASI
  • INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • Mch

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road - Best Hospital in bangalore, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Imran Shaikh

Surgical Oncologist

, Mumbai, India

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Imran Shaikh is a specialized Surgical Oncologist in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in mumbai, India. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Sterling Wockhardt Hospital .

Association and Memberships Dr. Imran Shaikh is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Minimal Access Surgeons of India(AMASI)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
  • Association of Medical Consultants of Mumbai (AMC)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship (HPB surgeries, Liver Transplants) Freeman Institute , United Kingdom
  • Fellowship in HPB surgeries and GI cancers at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute, Lucknow
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimal Access Surgeries (FMAS), Coimbatore
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.M.A.S.), D.N.B. (Surgical Gastroenterology)

Qualifications :

  • DNB (GI, HPB Surgery, GI Cancers, Liver Transplants)
  • DNB (General Surgery), Mumbai Port Trust Hospital
  • MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Hospital Address :

Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Sion - Panvel Expressway, Sector 7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Sasipim Jamikorn

Bariatric Surgeon

, Bangkok, Thailand

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Sasipim Jamikorn is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sasipim Jamikorn is part of:

  • The Royal College of Physician of Thailand (RCPT)
  • Thai Board of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
  • Thai Board of Gastroenterology Chulalongkorn University

Certifications :

  • Thai Board of Medicine Chulalongkorn University, 2005

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 1999

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Salil Avinash Vengsarkar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Salil Avinash Vengsarkar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 22 Years of experience and is associated with .

Certifications :

  • Fellowships minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopy) in Australia and Singapore

Qualifications :

  • Graduate - KEM and Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India.
Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Riyadh Care Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman is part of:

  • Member of European association of endoscopic surgery
  • Member of Saudi society of metabolic & bariatric surgery
  • Member of international federation for the surgery of obesity & metabolic disorder

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.ch (Aljazira University)
  • Diploma in Laparoscopic general surgery. IRCAD - France
  • Advanced Laparoscopic upper G.I surgery. EAES - Germany
  • Masters of minimal invasive bariatric surgery & Endoscopic treatment of complications. Duke University – USA,
  • Mini-fellowship in bariatric surgery. Duke university- USA

Hospital Address :

Riyadh Care Hospital, Unayzah Street, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ayse Guldem Kilciler

Bariatric Surgeon

, Bursa, Turkey

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ayse Guldem Kilciler is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ayse Guldem Kilciler is part of:

  • Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Liver Diseases Association
  • Turkish Medical Association Turkish Medical Association

Qualifications :

  • 1991 - Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
  • 1996 - 2000 - Gulhane Military Medical Academy GATA-Internal Medicine Specialization
  • 2003 - 2006 -Gulhane Military Medical Academy GATA-Gastroenterology Specialization
  • 2011 - Gulhane Military Medical Academy GATA - Associate Professorship

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ayse Guldem Kilciler?

  • Dr Ayse Guldem Kilcier is a reputed gastrointestinal surgeon with 20 years of experience in the field of gastroenterology. She is an expert in treating liver cirrhosis, bowel cancer, rectal cancer, and small intestine cancer.
  • She specialized in internal medicine and gastroenterology from GATA in 2000 and 2006 respectively.
  • Dr Ayse is a part of reputable professional associations such as the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, the Turkish Medical Association and the Liver diseases association.
Dr. Deep Goel

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Deep Goel is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Deep Goel is part of:

  • Executive Committee Member - Asian Metabolic Society
  • Executive Committee Member - Association of Minimal Access Surgery of Indian (AMASI)
  • Life Member - Obesity Surgery Society of Indian (OSSI)
  • Life Member- Endo Laparoscopic Society of Asia (ELSA)
  • Life Member- Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association (ECTA)
  • Life Member - International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologist and Oncologists (IASGO).
  • Life Member- Indian Association of Gastroendo Surgeons (IAGES)

Certifications :

  • FRCS (England)
  • FACS (USA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Prasad Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Karnal, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Karnal, India. The doctor has over 9 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Nitin Kumar Bansal is part of:

  • Association of surgeons of India

Certifications :

  • He has done Advance Training in Bariatric Surgery from Dukes University, Durham ( North Carolina) USA.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB (General Surgery)
  • FNB

What is the medical expertise of Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal?

  • Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal is an experienced laparoscopic, bariatric and GI surgeon with 9 years of experience in performing advanced laparoscopic procedures for various diseases.
  • Dr Bansal is adept at performing gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic procedures for hernia and gallstones, laparoscopic colorectal surgeries, and laparoscopic surgery for ovarian tumours.
  • Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal specializes in providing effective treatments for conditions like gallstones, varicose veins, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, oesophagal disorders, hernia and appendicitis.
  • His qualifications include MBBS(PGIMS, Rohtak), DNB in General Surgery (Mohan Dai Oswal Cancer Hospital), FNB and FACS. Additionally, he also completed his training in Robotic surgery at the Institute of Robotic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
  • Dr Nitin Kumar Bansal is a member of the Association of Surgeons of India.
Dr. Anwar Kamel Bahat Mohamed Oraby

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

24 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Arabic

 


Dr. Anwar Kamel Bahat Mohamed Oraby is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • MS
  • MD
Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal

Bariatric Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Prime Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal is part of:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Royal Colleges ( England, Glasgow, Ireland)
  • European Board of Surgery

Certifications :

  • FRCSI
  • FRCSEng
  • FRCPSG
  • FEBS
  • FACS
  • MHA
  • FICS
  • FAIS
  • FMAS
  • FIAGES

Qualifications :

  • Post Doc GI Surgery
  • MS
  • DipLap
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Prime Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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A weight Loss Specialist, also known as a Bariatician, is a physician specialized in the weight management and treatment of the patients struggling to maintain a healthy weight. Batriatric surgeons receive focused training for treating over weight or obese patients and ways to improve their health through healthy lifestyle changes. Bariatric physicians specialized in surgery are bariatric surgeons. It's important to note that visiting a bariatric physician doesn’t automatically lead to surgery.

Most bariatric physicians create a comprehensive weight-management plan for their patients comprising diet, nutrition, exercise, behavioral therapy, and appropriate medication to achieve the desired results without the need to undergo any invasive surgery.

Below are the some of the unique benefits of consulting an experienced bariatric physician:

  • An all encompassing approach to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
  • Dietary advice and recommendation for adopting healthy food choices.
  • Exercise and fitness plan customized for each patient based on their individual needs and limitations.
  • Behavioural and psychological modification therapy.
  • Adopting sustainable lifestyle changes for maintaining a continued fitness management.

Procedures Performed

Some of the major procedures performed by a bariatric surgeon are:

  • Endoscopy
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Aspiration Therapy
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Injections
  • Gastric bypass
  • Gastric banding
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery

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Dr. Sufla SaxenaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
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Dr. Muneendra GuptaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Antanas MickeviciusKardiolita Hospital, Kaunas, Kaunas
Dr. Balkishan GuptaSarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
Dr. Tushar AeronVenkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Tamer Abbas Hassan SaafanThumbay University Hospital, Ajman, Ajman
Dr. Atul N C PetersMax Smart Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

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Who are the top Weight Loss Specialists in All offering online consultation?

Given below are some of the most sought after weight loss specialist available for online consultation:

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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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
  • Gallstones
  • 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