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Dr. Vu Huy Binh

Gastroenterologist

, Ha noi, Vietnam

10 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Vu Huy Binh is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 10 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Duong Xuan Loc

Gastroenterologist

, Da Nang, Vietnam

of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Duong Xuan Loc is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang

Gastrointestinal Surgeon

, Da Nang, Vietnam

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Nguyen Ngoc Thang 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.

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Dr. Vo Thi Thuy Trang

Gastroenterologist

, Da Nang, Vietnam

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Vo Thi Thuy Trang is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 31 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Nguyen Manh Hai

Gastrointestinal Surgeon

, Ha noi, Vietnam

19 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Vietnamese

 


Dr.Nguyen Manh Hai is a specialized Weight Loss Specialist. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Vietnam. The doctor has 19 of experience and is associated with , one of the best hospitals in Vietnam.
Dr. Orhan Kocaman

Bariatric Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Orhan Kocaman is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine -Medical Education Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Specialization
  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine - SubDal - Specialization Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine - Gastroenterology BD - Associate Professorship

Hospital Address :

Bah

Dr. Koray Karabulut

Hepatologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Koray Karabulut is a specialized Liver Transplant Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bahcelievler, Turkey. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Koray Karabulut is part of:

  • Association of Surgical Days Association
  • Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association
  • Liver Transplantation Association
  • National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

Certifications :

  • 2007: IRCAD Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Strasbourg/France
  • 2009-2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Assistant Professor
  • 2010. Cleveland Cllinic Robotics & Laparoscopic Liver Surgery Course Cleveland/USA 2010-2011: Cleveland Cllinic General Surgery, Research Fellow (Liver Tumors & Laparoscopic-Robotic Surgery)) Cleveland/USA 2011-2012, Inonu University Liver Transplant Center, Liver Transplant Training
  • 2012: Erasmus Medical Center, Microsurgery Course, Rotterdam/Netherlands
  • 2012: Cleveland Cllinic Liver Monitoring Center, Cleveland
  • 2013: F?rat University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery AD, Associate Professor
  • 2015: IRCADMinimally Invasive Liver Bile Ducts Pancreatic

Qualifications :

  • 1991-1998: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Doctor Education
  • 1998-2004: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Specialization Training

Hospital Address :

Bah

What is the medical expertise of Dr Koray Karabulut?

  • With more than 18 years of experience, Dr Koray Karabulut is skilled in performing surgeries for a range of ailments. His areas of expertise are liver transplantation, sleeve gastrectomy, pancreatic surgery, diabetes, and robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
  • Dr Koray Karabulut completed an Advanced Laparoscopic surgery course at IRCAD, France. Additionally, he finished a robotic and laparoscopic liver surgery course at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland. He also obtained training in liver transplant at the Inonu University Liver Transplant Center.
  • Dr Koray is also a part of leading professional organizations in the field of surgery and liver transplant. Some of these include the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO), the Middle East Mediterranean Endoscopic Surgery Association (MMESA), the Liver transplantation Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association and the Turkish Hepatopancreatobilier Surgery Association.
  • Dr Koray has published his research in reputable national and international journals. Some of these are
    1. Hepatic atrophy-hypertrophy complex due to Echinococcus granulosus.
    2. Multimodality treatment of neuroendocrine liver metastases.
    3. The effects of drainage on the rates of early wound complications and recurrences after Limberg flap reconstruction in patients with pilonidal disease.
  • Dr Koray is the recipient of several awards such as the "Best paper and oral presentation award" at the 2nd Minimally invasive Surgery Congress in September 2011. He also received the "Young Researcher Award" at the Turkey Organ Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association 9th Congress in September 2012.
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Obied Yassin

Bariatric Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Arabic

 


Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Obied Yassin 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS from the University of Jordan in 2001 and obtained Jordanian Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Jordan Medical Council Amman in subsequent years till 2010.

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Linette Achecar Justo

Bariatric Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

16 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Linette Achecar Justo 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 10 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Certifications :

  • Later she became specialist of Gastroenterology/Endoscopy from the University of Alcala De Henares, Madrid, Spain, after 4 years of training in Ramon Y Cajal Hospital, one of the most prestigious hospital in Madrid. Dr. Linette obtained PHD in Gastroenterology and Certificate in advances studies-research from the University of Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain.

Qualifications :

  • Medical and surgical degree from the Iberoamericana University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2005.

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Linette Achecar Justo?

  • With more than 10 years of experience in the field of gastroenterology, Dr Linette Achecar Justo has executed over 10,000 endoscopic procedures. Her areas of expertise are gastroenterology diseases like bowel disease, and reflex disease, and endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy and intragastric balloon insertion. She also specialises in motility disorders, manometry and pH metry tests.
  • In 2011, Dr Justo completed her training in Gastroenterology at Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Spain. She also obtained her PhD in 2017 in liver disease from the University of Alcala de Henares, Madrid.
  • Dr Justo has published his research in several reputed journals such as
    Propofol Requirements for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Patients Older than 75 Years Old Endoscopy sedation in Elderly with Propofol.
  • She is registered with the Department of Health(DOH) in UAE.
Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz

Bariatric Surgeon

, Sivas, Turkey

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Abdulkerim Yilmaz is a specialized Gastroenterologist in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine (1991)
  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology Residency Program (2009)

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

Dr. Wael Dahhan

Bariatric Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Wael Dahhan 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 20 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Association and Memberships Dr. Wael Dahhan is part of:

  • ACG
  • ASGE
  • AGA

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • FACG
  • ABIM

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Safiye Arik

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Safiye Arik is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Camlica Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
  • Goztepe EAH. Internal Diseases USA, 2003/2008
  • Akdeniz University Medical Faculty Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, 2011/2014

Hospital Address :

K?s?kl? Mahallesi, MEDICANA aml?ca Hospital, skdar/Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Goztepe Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Tolga Muftuoglu is part of:

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science,
  • International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association,
  • International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorder (IFSO)
  • Turkey Cancer Foundation, Board of Trustees Member
  • Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society,
  • Turkey Obesity Surgery Society
  • Istanbul Surgery Association,
  • Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrrahpasa Medical Faculty, Medical Education, 1980 - 1986
  • Haydarpasa Numune Education and Research Hospital, 1991 - 1995

Hospital Address :

Dr. Mustafa Atabey

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Sivas, Turkey

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mustafa Atabey is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sivas, Turkey. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Sivas Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Erciyes University School of Medicine, 2007
  • Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, 2013

Hospital Address :

K?z?l?rmak Mahallesi, Medicana Sivas, Merkez/Sivas Merkez/Sivas, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mustafa Atabey

  • Dr Mustafa Atabey is an exceptional bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience in his area of expertise. He has performed more than 2000 surgeries.
  • Dr Mustafa specializes in performing procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass surgery, gastric balloon, stomach cancer surgery, pancreatic cancer surgery, laparoscopic hernia surgery, and laparoscopic colon and rectum cancer surgery.
  • He is a part of several well-known professional bodies such as the Turkish Duergry Foundation, Liver Transplantation Association, SouthEasy Anatolia Breast Diseases Association, National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, and the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association.
  • He has completed his education and surgical training at some of the most reputed organizations in the world such a Ericyes University(MD, Doctor of Medicine) and Cumhuriyet University(Specialization in General Surgery).
  • Dr Atabey has published more than 25 research articles. Some of his research works are:
    1. Topcu O, Kurt A, Soylu S, Akgol G, Atabey M, Karakus BC, Aydin C. Polypropylene mesh repair of incarcerated and strangulated hernias: a prospective clinical study. Surg Today. 2013 Oct;43(10):1140-4.
    2. Tas A, Atabey M, Caglayan G, Bostanci ME, Sahin Bolukbasi S, Topcu O, Silig Y. Investigation of the association between the MDM2 T309G polymorphism and gastric cancer. Biomed Rep. 2017 Nov;7(5):469-473.
Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Antalya, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Tahir Oruc is part of:

  • Turkish Surgery Association
  • Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
  • Turkish Breast Diseases Association
  • Turkish Hernia Association
  • Turkish Geriatrics Association
  • Antalya Breast Diseases Association
  • Turkish Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
  • International Obesity Surgery Association (IFSO )

Qualifications :

  • 1983 - 1989: Ankara University Medical Faculty - Medical Education
  • 1990 - 1994: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery - Specialization
  • 1995 - 2005: Ankara Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Specialization
  • 2005: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital - Associate Professor
  • 2019: Istinye University Faculty of Medicine General Surgery Department - Professorship

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mehmet Tahir Oruc?

  • Dr Mehmet Tahir Oruc is a renowned bariatric surgeon with around 30 years of experience and has expertise in obesity and metabolic surgery. He can successfully perform sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, revision surgeries, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and transit bipartition surgery.
  • Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 3000 bariatric procedures.
  • He is exceptionally skilled in executing advanced laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, reflux surgery, rectum surgery, obesity-metabolic surgery, and colon surgery.
  • Dr Oruc obtained the title of "Medical Doctor" in 1989 after graduating from the Ankara University Medical School. Subsequently, he completed his training in general surgery at the Ankara Numnume Training anf Research Hospital and became a general surgeon.
  • Some of the acclaimed professional organizations that Dr Oruc is a part of are the International Obesity Surgery Association(IFSO), Turkish Surgery Association, Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Turkish Hernia Association, and Turkish Geriatrics Association.
  • He has published around 300 research papers in international and national journals of repute. His research work has been cited over 500 times in many international and national books and journals.
  • Dr Oruc also was also been associated with international clinics such as the Surgical Clinic(Pittsburg, USA), Bariatric Center(Austria) and Dundee Laparoscopic Skill Center(UK). Additionally, in 2015, he also obtained robotic surgery training at Acibadem University.

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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. 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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  • 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
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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
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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