Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in keyhole bariatric procedures.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Member of the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association, focusing on digestive health
• Authored over 50 scientific papers on surgical techniques and digestive recovery
• Held senior leadership and educational roles at major Turkish training hospitals
• Trained at the English Department of Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a weight loss specialist at Medical Park Göztepe who maintains professional membership with the American College of Surgeons.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery for long-term weight management
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring and speed up recovery
• Serves as a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University School of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Published over 40 medical documents on surgical techniques and outcomes

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Oruç has performed over 900 obesity and metabolic surgeries at Medical Park Antalya. He specialises in using laparoscopic techniques that offer patients smaller incisions and shorter recovery times.

• Trained in laparoscopic gastric band surgery in Austria and lower GI surgery in Scotland
• Completed robotic surgery training at Acıbadem University for high-precision procedures
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• Former Chief of General Surgery at Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Dr Yasar Tuna is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital with a Ph.D. in digestive health. He manages complex metabolic cases and weight loss procedures within a JCI-accredited facility.

• Specialises in gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and gastric band procedures
• Performs biliopancreatic diversion for complex weight management needs
• Former academic at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association
• Works within the hospital's specialised Organ Transplant Center

Dr. Ha Heonyoung is the Director of Naeun Hospital. He is a preventive medicine specialist with 39 years of clinical experience.

Education: MD, Hanyang University College of Medicine. Master’s and Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine, Hanyang University Graduate School.

Clinical focus: Hair Loss & Obesity Clinic for hair loss prevention, weight management, liposuction, and fat grafting. Anti-Aging & Wellness Clinic for chelation therapy and anti-aging programs. Advanced biotherapy using stromal vascular fraction (SVF) for hair loss treatment and immune system enhancement.

Dr. Servet Tali is a bariatric surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 10,000 successful bariatric and metabolic surgeries. He specializes in weight loss procedures and metabolic management for diabetes. Dr. Tali consults with more than 1,000 patients annually.

• Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Balloon procedures.
• Expert in transit bipartition and ileal interposition for diabetes treatment.
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features da Vinci robotic surgical systems.

Dr Yahya Ozel is a key figure in bariatric surgery at Estexper Clinic, having refined his skills at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. He uses advanced robotic and laparoscopic techniques to help patients achieve weight loss with faster recovery times.

• Specialises in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon placements
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate
• Trained in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery under world-renowned experts in Tokyo
• Serves as an academic faculty member at Dogus University training future surgeons
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce post-operative pain and scarring

Professor Muzaffer Al has performed 5,000+ metabolic and bariatric surgeries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He specialises in metabolic surgery to manage Type 2 diabetes alongside weight loss.

• Performs laparoscopic bariatric surgery using keyhole techniques for smaller scars
• Focuses on morbid obesity and metabolic disorders
• Completed laparoscopic training at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses laparoscopic antireflux surgery to treat chronic heartburn and gastric issues

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist at PrimeCare Bkk who provides medical oversight for patients undergoing weight loss surgery journeys.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University – Thailand's oldest and most prestigious medical faculty
• Completed a subspecialty in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Assesses heart health to clear patients for metabolic and bariatric procedures
• Expert in managing internal medicine conditions that impact surgical recovery
• Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a board-certified surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery to treat obesity and related conditions.

• Performs gastric sleeve surgery using laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Provides surgical solutions for both weight loss and metabolic health issues

Dr Tekelioglu has performed bariatric and general surgery at the prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital for over two decades. He specialises in robotic-assisted weight loss procedures using the Da Vinci system.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and stomach stapling procedures
• Uses Da Vinci robotic technology for more precise, minimally invasive surgery
• Offers non-surgical weight loss options including gastric balloon procedures
• Fluent in English to support international patients through their journey

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.