Obesity Doctors in Turkey — Page 5

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student, specialising in the complex link between insulin resistance and weight management.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course to manage dietary needs before and after weight-loss surgery
• Uses evidence-based protocols to treat hedonic eating – helping patients manage food cravings and emotional eating behaviours
• Specialises in managing diabetes and metabolic disorders through clinical dietetics
• Trained at major teaching institutions including İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital and Hacettepe Oncology Hospital

Dr. Azer Zeynalov is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Surprise Experts Clinic in Istanbul. He completed his residency at Bezmialem Foundation University. Dr. Zeynalov treats both local and international patients seeking aesthetic improvements. He works at a TMA-accredited facility that serves 5,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
• Performs body contouring procedures including liposuction and abdominoplasty.
• Expertise includes reconstructive techniques like hand surgery and otoplasty.
• Treats patients from Europe, the USA, and Canada at a multi-specialty center.

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Professor Ersin Ozturk is a surgical leader at Medicana Bursa Hospital, bringing elite technical skills from a Research Fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery using keyhole techniques for faster recovery.
• Holds a PhD in physiology, giving him deep insight into metabolic health and weight loss.
• Focuses on surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery for complex abdominal cases.
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana Bursa Hospital, training the next generation of surgeons.

Dr. Emin Ersoy is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He has over 12 years of experience in heart and vascular surgery. He specializes in adult open heart surgery and minimally invasive coronary bypass. Dr. Ersoy also performs endovascular procedures and heart valve surgery. He works at JCI-accredited Medistate Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients every year.

• Expert in peripheral arterial system surgery and varicose vein treatments.
• Treats complex vascular diseases using interventional and surgical methods.
• Speaks at international scientific meetings and conferences on coronary artery disease.
• Trained at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.

Professor Mekhmet Gencturk specialises in both surgical and non-surgical obesity treatments at the Dr. HE Clinic.

• Performs gastric sleeve and bypass surgery for metabolic disorders
• Offers gastric botox – injections that slow digestion to help manage hunger
• Uses gastric balloons as a non-permanent weight loss solution
• Specialises in endoscopic procedures for faster recovery and no scarring
• Experienced in gastroscopy for detailed stomach assessments

Professor Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is a specialist general surgeon at Medistanbul Hospital with dual national board certifications for his outstanding surgical performance.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery to treat weight-related conditions
• Performs endoscopic procedures for non-surgical diagnosis and internal treatments
• Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Association focusing on smaller incisions
• Expert in stomach and colorectal surgery for complex abdominal cases
• Recognised with two national board awards for clinical excellence