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Dr. Nael Abdo

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Najran, Saudi Arabia

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Nael Abdo is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Najran, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nael Abdo is part of:

  • Member American College Of Surgeons
  • Member European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Member of the The American Society of Bariatric Physicians
  • Member of IFSO
  • International member of ASMBS

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Europe board of general surgery F.E.B.S - 2014
  • Fellowship in Upper and Lower GI endoscopy - 2018
  • Fellow of American College of Surgeons 2019 FACS
  • Fellow of American society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2019 IFASMBS.

Qualifications :

  • MD Kursk State Medical University 2004
  • General Surgery - Beirut Arab University HHUMC 2015
  • Lebanese Board of General Surgery 2015

Hospital Address :

NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital, King Saud Road Najran Saudi Arabia

Dr. Atul N C Peters

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Delhi, India

29 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Atul N C Peters is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in New Delhi, India. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Atul N C Peters is part of:

  • Surgeon of Excellence – SRC USA
  • International Fellow -American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • International Excellence Federation for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (IEF)
  • Life Member- Asia Pacific Hernia Society
  • Life Member- Association of Surgeons of India
  • FALS – Bariatric Surgery

Certifications :

  • Basic Bariatric Training- Covidien Clinical Institute, Shanghai, China.
  • Advanced Bariatric Training - Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI), Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Robotic Training - Da Vinci robotic training at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
  • DNB & MAS Fellowship Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India

Hospital Address :

Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, PRESS ENCLAVE ROAD, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Omar Khan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, London, United Kingdom

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Omar Khan is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Kingdom. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in London, United Kingdom. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Parkside Private Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Omar Khan is part of:

  • Member of the Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons
  • British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
  • International Federation of Obesity Surgery

Certifications :

  • PhD
  • PGCE
  • PGDip (Law)

Qualifications :

  • MA,
  • MB BCHIR
  • FRCS

Hospital Address :

Parkside Private Hospital, Parkside, London, UK

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Dr. Sibel Gelecek Geyik

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

31 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


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

Qualifications :

  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine
  • Hacettepe University, General Surgery

Hospital Address :

skenderpaa, Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi, Horhor Caddesi, Fatih/stanbul, Turkey

Dr. Babek Tabandeh

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Babek Tabandeh is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Atasehir Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Babek Tabandeh is part of:

  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplant Association
  • Gastrointestinal Oncology Association
  • Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • American Surgeons Association
  • IFSO
  • Turkish Surgical Association

Qualifications :

  • EGE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY General Surgery Residency Training 1993 - 1998, Istanbul / Turkey
  • CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY Medical Doctor Education 1986 - 1992, Adana

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Bulent Mentes

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

32 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Bulent Mentes is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bulent Mentes is part of:

  • European Society of Coloproctology
  • The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • The Turkish Society of Colon and Rectum Surgery

Qualifications :

  • GAZI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE Specialist Training 1987 - 1992, Ankara / Turkey
  • ANKARA UNIVERSITY Medical Doctor Education 1981 - 1987, Ankara / Turkey

Hospital Address :

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

Dr. Nejdet Ozalp

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ankara, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nejdet Ozalp is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Ankara.

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Kent Koop Mah., Medical Park Ankara Hastanesi, 1868. Sok., Batkent/Yenimahalle/Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey

Dr. Ergun Eskioglu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ergun Eskioglu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of
  • Medicine Specialization in Medicine
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

Dr. Prem Kumar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Faridabad, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Prem Kumar is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Delhi, India. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre.

Association and Memberships Dr. Prem Kumar is part of:

  • IMA
  • ASI
  • IAGES
  • SELSI
  • HIS
  • APHS

Certifications :

  • Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES) - IAGES, 2014

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Sri Krishna Medical College, 1990
  • MS - General Surgery - Darbhanga Medical College And Hospital, Bihar, 1997

Hospital Address :

Sarvodaya Hospital, Sector 8, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera

Bariatric Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera is a specialized Gastroenterologist in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera is part of:

  • European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Certifications :

  • Dr. Xavier obtained his Certificate of Advanced Studies Research sufficiency from the University of Alcala de Henares, as a part of his PhD in Medicine.

Qualifications :

  • Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera obtained his Medical Degree of Medicine and Surgery from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador. He later became Specialist in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy from the University of Alcala de Henares.
Dr. Mehmet Gencturk

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Gencturk 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 Dr. HE Obesity Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Gencturk is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • Difficult Wound Management in Surgeries and Applied Current Approaches Course, 2015
  • Training and Use of Forklifts, 2015
  • 1.Infection and Nutrition School, 2016
  • 2. Nutrition and Infection School with Cases, 2016
  • 17.Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course, 2016
  • 17.Selim Anorectal Diseases Course, 2016
  • Cup Application Certificate, Ministry of Health, 2017
  • Office Medicine Certificate, Ministry of Labor and Social Security, 2018
  • First Aid Trainer Authorization Certificate, Provincial Health Directorate, 2018

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul Medical Faculty for medical education and graduated in 2011 as a Medical Doctor.

Hospital Address :

Ahmet Yesevi, KURTK

Medical Expertise of Dr. Mehmet Gencturk

  • Dr. Mehmet’s clinical interest and expertise lie in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery.
  • Dr. Mehmet has a special interest in Obesity and diabetes surgery (Metabolic Surgery), and Endoscopic Procedures (Gastroscopy, Gastric Balloon, Gastric Stent)
  • Dr. Mehmet is one of the finest advanced laparoscopic & general surgeon
  • He has completed many courses and certification with excellence in different treatment methods like Basic surgery, Stapler training, Colorectal surgery, etc.
  • Dr. Mehmet has attended several conferences & seminars to improve his medical skills.
  • He has publications in international and national journals.
Dr. Antanas Mickevicius

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Vilnius, Lithuania

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Lithuanian

 


Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Lithuania. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vilnius, Lithuania. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Kardiolita Hospital, Kaunas.

Association and Memberships Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is part of:

  • Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO)

Certifications :

  • Advanced bariatric surgery training at Whittington hospital (London, UK).

Qualifications :

  • Sahlgrenska university hospital (Gothenburg, Sweden)

Hospital Address :

Kardiolita Hospital, Savanori prospektas, Kaunas, Lithuania

Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is a specialized General Laparoscopic 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 Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Feza Yarbug Karakayali is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Turkish Transplantation Society
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery
  • International College of Surgeons
  • Middle East Society of Organ Transplantation
  • International Pediatric Transplantation Association
  • The Transplantation Society
  • European Society of Coloproctology

Certifications :

  • Fellowship American College of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, 1996

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

Dr. Serdar Akca

Bariatric Surgeon

, Antalya, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Serdar Akca is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Antalya Anadolu Hastanesi.

Association and Memberships Dr. Serdar Akca is part of:

  • Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Member of Turkish Liver Research Association

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
  • Akdeniz University Internal Medicine
  • Mediterranean University Gastoenterology

Hospital Address :

What is the medical expertise of Dr Serdar Akca?

  • Dr Serdar Akca has more than 25 years of experience in the field of gastroenterology. He is a leading gastroenterologist with expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, jaundice, and liver cancer.
  • He is a member of reputable professional bodies such as the Turkish Liver Research Association and the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.
Dr. Seda Demetgul

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ordu, Turkey

10 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Seda Demetgul is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ordu, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Ordu Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Baskent University, Ankara,
  • Anadolu University Open Education Faculty - Eskisehir, Social Services

Hospital Address :

Akyaz, Medical Park Ordu Hastanesi, ehit Ali Gaffar Okkan Caddesi, Altnordu/Ordu, Turkey

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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
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  • Sleeve gastrectomy
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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
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  • 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