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Dr. Ugur Acalin

, Turkey, Fethiye

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 15 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Ugur Acalin 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 Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
  • Specialization General Surgery at Adnan Menderes University

Hospital Address :

Tuzla, Private Lokman Hekim Esnaf Hospital, 54. Sokak, Fethiye/Mula, Turkey

Dr. Halil Alis

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 21 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Halil Alis 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 I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Alis is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  • National Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
  • Organ Transplant Institutions Coordination Association
  • Istanbul Surgery Association
  • International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
  • International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
  • International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO).
  • International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO).
  • International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

Qualifications :

  • 1992: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2001: Expertise in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

Dr. Huseyin Akyol

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 24 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Huseyin Akyol is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Bah

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Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu

, Turkey, Konya

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 10 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in konya, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Konya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Yusuf Tanrikulu is part of:

  • ENDOSCOPIC LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY ASSOCIATION
  • TURKISH SURGERY SOCIETY

Qualifications :

  • Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
  • Ankara Training And Research Hospital, 2010

Hospital Address :

Feritpa?a Mahallesi, Medicana Hospital in Konya, Grz Sokak, Seluklu/Konya, Turkey

Dr. Sutdhachit Linananda

, Thailand, Bangkok

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 31 years experience

Thai English
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Dr. Sutdhachit Linananda is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Phyathai 2 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MD, Faculty of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand Board Certification
  • Diploma of the Thai Board of General Surgery, Pharmongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand

Hospital Address :

Phyathai 2 Hospital, Phahonyothin Road, Phaya Thai, Thailand

Dr. Caghan Peksen

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 8 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Caghan Peksen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 8 Years of experience and is associated with Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Caghan Peksen is part of:

  • Turkish Surgical Association
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • Surgery Days Association (Board Member)

Qualifications :

  • 2011: Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine - Medical education
  • 2017: Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine - Expertise

Hospital Address :

Ak Veysel Mah, stinye

Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri

, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Bariatric Surgeon • 16 years experience

English Urdu Hindi Marathi German
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Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri 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 16 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Following his Gastroenterology training, he acquired advanced training at the world renowned Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany where he got trained in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), as a clinical therapeutic fellow for 4 years.

Qualifications :

  • Dr. Yogesh Manohar Shastri obtained his MBBS from the Government Medical College, Jabalpur, India. Following this, he obtained his MD (Internal Medicine) from the renowned University of Mumbai, India. In 2004, Dr. Yogesh obtained his super-speciality DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in Medical Gastroenterology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India.

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Yogesh Manohar Shastri?

  • Dr Yogesh Manohar Shastri is a revered gastroenterologist with 16 years of experience in endoscopic bariatric procedures, endoscopic ultrasounds, hepatobiliary interventions, and therapeutic endoscopy.
  • Dr Shahstri obtained advanced training in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) and therapeutic endoscopy at the Goethe University Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. Following this, he underwent advanced training at Institute Paoli-Camlettes, Marseille, France in Endoscopic ultrasound.
  • Over the course of his career, Dr Yogesh Manohar Shastri has published more than 100 research articles. He also Chairs the ultrasound program in UAE.
Dr. Halil Coskun

, Turkey, Istanbul

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 25 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Halil Coskun is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought-after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and was associated with Liv Hospital Ulus.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Coskun is part of:

  • IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Metabolic Disorders)
  • SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons)
  • TOSS (Turkish Obesity Surgery Society)
  • ELCD (Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association)

Qualifications :

  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine 1987-1994
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine General Surgery USA 1995-2000
  • Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Enstitute, USA 2004/2007/2014
  • Weill Cornell Medical School, Diabetes Surgery, USA 2012

Medical Expertise of Dr. Halil Coskun

  • Dr. Coskun is a renowned & well-established Laparoscopic/Robotic & Bariatric surgeon in Turkey
  • His areas of expertise includes Obesity surgeries & Metabolic surgeries
  • Thousands of successful procedures have been conducted by Dr. Coskun. He got absolute success in over 4000 Laparoscopic Surgery
  • During his years of specialisation, he attended the European Surgical Institute's advanced level Laparoscopic Surgery Education Program in Hamburg, Germany (1999)
  • Scientific works in his expertise were published in a variety of international journals.
  • In Turkey, he also works as a teacher.
  • Attended frames from various international congresses, meetings, panels and symposiums
Dr. Gokhan Kabacam

, Turkey, Ankara

Bariatric Surgeon • 14 years experience

Turkish & English
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Dr. Gokhan Kabacam is a specialized Gastroenterologist 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 Guven Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gokhan Kabacam is part of:

  • Member of Turkish Gastroenterology Association
  • Member of Hepato Bilio Pancreatology Association
  • Member of Turkish Liver Research Association
  • Member of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Association
  • Member of Turkish Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association
  • Member of EASL (European Liver Research Association)
  • Member of ECCO (European Association of Crohn and Colitis)

Certifications :

  • EASL Young Researcher Award

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of English Medicine
  • Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere, G

What is the medical expertise of Dr Gokhan Kabacam?

  • Dr Gokhan Kabacam is a well-known gastroenterologist with 14 years of experience in treating various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Some of the conditions he has expertise in treating include chronic liver diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, haemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, colon cancer, gastritis and stomach cancer.
  • He is a member of numerous distinguished professional societies such as the Turkish Gastroenterology Association, the International Liver Transplant Society, the Turkish Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association and the Hepato-biliary Pancreatology Association.
  • He was bestowed with the EASL Young Researcher Award. Dr Gokhan Kabacam has published several research papers such as:
    1. Kabaçam G, Onder FO, Yakut M, Seven G, Karatayli SC, Karatayli E, Savas B, Idilman R, Bozdayi AM, Yurdaydin C. Entecavir treatment of chronic hepatitis D. Clin Infect Dis. 2012 Sep;55(5):645-50.
    2. Keskin O, Ormeci AC, Baran B, Kabaçam G, Tüzün A, Karatayli E, Akyüz F, Karatayli S, Bozdayi AM, Onel D, Badur S, Idilman R, Kaymakoglu S, Yurdaydin C. Efficacy of tenofovir in adefovir-experienced patients compared with treatment-naive patients with chronic hepatitis B. Antivir Ther. 2014;19(6):543-50.
Dr. Sharad Sharma

, India, Mumbai

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 25 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Sharad Sharma is one of the leading General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Mumbai, India. The medical specialist holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sharad Sharma is part of:

  • All India Association Of Advancing Research In Obesity (AIAARO)
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Hernia society of India
  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (FIAGES) - 2007
  • Fellow of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (FMAS) - 2008
  • Fellowship in bariatric surgery (Cleveland Clinic Ohio US) - 2009
  • Fellow in Advanced laparoscopic surgery (FALS by IAGES) - 2012

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mulund, Industrial Area, Bhandup West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Sharad Sharma

  • Dr. Sharad Sharma’s special interests lies in Bariatric Surgery, Lymphedema Endosurgery, Trauma Surgery, and Piles Surgery
  • Dr. Sharad Sharma is quite experienced & reputed General & Laparoscopic Surgeon
  • Dr. Sharma trained in Bariatric Metabolic Surgery under Dr. Philip Schauer at The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
  • He is the founder Surgeon of the Department of Minimal Access Surgery at the Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi
  • He is an active Member of the number of organizations such as AIAARO, Asia Pacific Hernia Society, AMASI, ASI, Hernia society of India, IAGES, IASG, IFSO, and OSSI.
  • Dr. Sharad was awarded Fellowship (FIAGES) by Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons
  • Dr. Sharad Sharma has been performing laparoscopic surgeries since 1998 and has a vast experience in this field.
Dr. Mayank Manjul Madan

Gurgaon, India

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 24 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Mayank Manjul Madan is one of the best General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with W Pratiksha Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mayank Manjul Madan is part of:

  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Fellowship In Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery - Global Hospitals, 2011
  • Diplomate of National Board Exam - Global Hospital Hyderabad (college), 2014
  • FIAGES - Global Hospital Hyderabad, 2010

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

W Pratiksha Hospital, Block C, Uday Nagar, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Dr. Biswarup Bose

, India, Kolkata

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 25 years experience

Hindi English
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Dr Biswarup Bose is one of the best Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon in Kolkata, India. The medical practitioner holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Biswarup Bose is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital & Kidney Institute, Dover Terrace, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr Biswarup Bose?

  • Dr. Biswarup Bose is a well-known laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon with more than 25 years of experience.
  • Dr. Bose is an exceptionally skilled surgeon and has performed more than 30,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
  • Some of the procedures that Dr Bose can perform efficiently include laparoscopic hernia repair, thyroidectomy, anal fissure, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, breast surgery, laparoscopic hemicolectomies, and stapler hemorrhoidectomy for piles.
  • His qualifications include MBBS and MS in Surgery.
  • Dr Biswarup Bose is a part of the Medical Council of India. Additionally, he also obtained the Honorary Fellowship of the Minimal Access Surgeons of India(FMAS).
Dr. Rashmi Pyasi

, India, Gurgaon

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 26 years experience

English Hindi
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Dr Rashmi Pyasi is one of the most skillful General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Gurugram, India. The medical practitioner holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rashmi Pyasi is part of:

  • Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons
  • Association of Surgeons of India
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Marine Medical Society

Certifications :

  • FIAGES
  • FAIS

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

FMRI, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Rashmi Pyasi

  • Expertise in Female Surgical disorders, like laparoscopic (incisional) hernia repairs, weight loss surgery and breast disorders treatment.
  • She has extensive experience with scar-free, single-incision laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.
  • FIAGES, Training of laparoscopic surgery from EISE, Mumbai, Certificate Course in Marine Medicine, FAIS, and FALS (Hernia, Colorectal).
  • Dr. Rashmi Pyasi has 23 years of surgical experience and has pioneered work in the super speciality of coloproctology, completing over 1600 MIPHs.
  • She has given talks in scientific sessions all around the country as a guest speaker. and her work has appeared in numerous scientific journals.
  • Many surgeons from all across the country have come to her for training and to master her one incision and other minimally invasive surgery procedures.
  • She serves on the National Board of Examination for General and Minimal Access Surgery as an examiner and is organiser of national CMEs and conferences.
Dr. Ved Prakash

, India, Faridabad

Bariatric Surgeon • 25 years experience

English Hindi
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Dr Ved Prakash is one of the most sought after Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon in Faridabad, India. The medical specialist holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Asian Institute of Medical Sciences.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ved Prakash is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India
  • Indian Medical Association
  • International College of Surgeons
  • Association of Indian Surgeons
  • Delhi medical council
  • Haryana medical council
  • Bihar medical council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Sector 21A, Faridabad, Haryana, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Ved Prakash?

  • Dr. Ved Prakash is one of the leading laparoscopic and bariatric surgeons in India.
  • He has more than 25 years of experience in conducting emergency and trauma surgeries.
  • His specializations include advanced laparoscopic procedures, endocrine surgery, bariatric surgery, and thoracic surgery.
  • Dr. Ved Prakash has expertise in performing surgeries for varicose veins, endocrine disorders, malignant and benign colorectal diseases and hernias.
  • Dr. Prakash has received several awards for his contributions. He is the recipient of the Betadine Young Surgeon Award (2011). The Association of Surgeons of India also awarded him the Ethicon Traveling Fellowship in 2010.
  • Dr. Ved Prakash has completed a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Onco and Colorectal surgery from the Academic Medical Center(Netherlands), Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, and a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery.
  • Dr. Ved Prakash completed his MBBS from SKM Govt. College(Muzaffarpur, U.P.) and an MS in Surgery from SS Medical College(Rewa, M.P.).
  • He is a respected member of notable professional associations such as the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists(IASGO). He is also a life member of the Indian Medical Association and the Association of Surgeons of India.
Dr. R Padmakumar

, India, Kochi

Laparoscopic Surgeon • 20 years experience

Malayalam English
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Dr R Padmakumar is one of the most sought after Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon in Kochi, India. The clinician holds over 23 years of experience and is associated with VPS Lakeshore Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. R Padmakumar is part of:

  • Association of Surgeons of India

Certifications :

  • FAIS
  • FIMSA
  • FCLS
  • FRCS (GL)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MNAMS
  • DipALS

Hospital Address :

VPS Lakeshore Hospital, Nettoor, Maradu, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

What is the medical expertise of Dr R Padmakumar?

  • Dr R. Padmakumar is a renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon with 23 years of experience.
  • He is well-regarded as an expert in obesity surgery, thoracoscopy, endoscopic thyroidectomy, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, and abdominoplasty or tummy tuck.
  • Dr Padmakumar has a track record of successful laparoscopic surgeries and has executed more than 6000 laparoscopic hernia surgeries.
  • He holds the world record for performing branchial cyst endoscopic removal in the youngest patient(an Omanian Child of 3 years of age)
  • Dr Padmakumar has many accomplishments in the field of laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He was the first doctor in the GCC countries to perform diabetic surgery on non-obese patients. Additionally, he is one of the few surgeons worldwide performing scarless thyroid surgery routinely. Dr Padmakumar also holds the world record for conducting a highly successful bowel surgery at 2 gm/dl Hb without requiring a blood transfusion.
  • For his noteworthy contributions to his field of expertise, Dr Padmakumar was awarded the " Excellence in Laparoscopy" award by the Icons of Healthcare in Singapore, in July 2017.
  • Dr Padmakumar holds qualifications like MBBS, DNB, MNAMS, and FIMSA.
Frequently Asked Questions
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

FAQs related to

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

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Online Appointments with Top Weight Loss Specialist

About Weight Loss Specialist

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

Top Weight Loss Specialists

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Sufla SaxenaManipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Dr. Halil CoskunLiv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
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

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Weight Loss Specialist

When seeking a doctor or surgeon for weight loss, one must constantly carry out research. We recommend only going to a board-certified weight-loss expert that specializes in treating obese patients, and Consulting online with a verified Weight-loss specialist as it can help you in many ways-

  • No matter where you are, an online consultation allows you to interact with cross-border weight-loss professionals.
  • Weight loss specialists have a lot on their plates. Regardless of your location, online consultations can help you avail prioritized appointments and their best advice.
  • Although it is an elective category, you have the option of exploring numerous treatment alternatives (weight loss surgery, lap band, gastric sleeve, or gastric bypass) at various locations before committing to the procedure.
  • To make the best judgment possible when it comes to pursuing any form of weight-loss technique
  • The best method to acquire an expert or specialized opinion on your current condition, kind of surgery, treatment options, and expected outcomes is to consult an expert or specialized online opinion.
  • With these virtual sessions, you can be aware of the preoperative predictors of success after a weight-loss operation
  • You can get personalized medical attention by having a video conversation with one of the world's most skilled weight-loss specialists.
  • You can acquire answers to all of the frequently asked questions with the hopes of using it as a quick reference tool if you're thinking about weight-loss surgery.
  • These are the informational medical sessions that will explain the various weight reduction surgical methods as well as the complications and benefits of each.
  • By thoroughly analyzing your health difficulties, the professional will assist you in determining your eligibility (if any)
  • The importance of the specialist's role in the entire process cannot be overstated. You can observe the doctor and his weight-loss operations competence, talents, and experience.
  • Doctors listed on telemedicine are board-certified and can provide you with the best consultation
  • You can also save time, money, and other ad hoc efforts by using this service.
  • Consultation with a weight loss can cost you between ABC USD- XYZ USD

About Weight Loss Specialist

Which are the countries where we can find Weight Loss Specialist?

Popular Weight Loss Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Weight Loss Specialist available Worldwide?

Top Speciality Doctors Worldwide:

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Gastrointestinal Surgeon
  • Gastroenterologist

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Weight Loss Specialist Worldwide?

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