Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He focuses on surgical weight loss solutions and metabolic health.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in endocrine surgery to manage hormonal health and weight
• Completed oncoplastic and proctologic surgical training in Germany
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and Endocrine Surgery Association
• Practised as a senior specialist at Saglik Bilimleri University

Elif Serenay is a specialist in bariatric surgery nutrition at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. She helps patients manage their weight through tailored dietary programmes before and after surgery.

• Specialises in nutrition for weight loss surgery to ensure long-term success
• Creates personalised meal plans for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Manages digestive system health through targeted nutritional support
• Provides dietary guidance for weight management during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Dr Chen Chaicharncheep is a specialist surgeon at Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital International Center who focuses on body sculpting after weight loss.

• Completed an international fellowship in aesthetic science and body contouring
• Trained in Seoul in minimally invasive body contouring techniques
• Performs liposuction and fat transfer for body reshaping under local anaesthetic
• Specialises in post-surgical aesthetic refinement to improve body proportions

Dr Bee is a specialist physician at Plenary Wellness in Phuket. She collaborates with the Prince of Songkla University on wellness innovation and research-integrated care.

• Focuses on regenerative medicine and natural anti-aging results
• Uses biostimulator injectables to trigger the body's natural skin tightening
• Provides stem cell therapy to support deep tissue regeneration from within
• Offers PRP hair therapy using platelet-rich plasma to stimulate regrowth
• Trained at the Medical University of Lublin in Poland

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a pioneer in weight-loss surgery who has performed over 6,200 procedures at Medical Park İzmir Hospital.

• Invented a patented laparoscopic instrument used for minimally invasive keyhole surgery
• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Awarded numerous prizes in international and national scientific competitions
• Member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Specialises in general surgery with a focus on innovative bariatric techniques

Professor Aydin is a fellowship-trained gastroenterology surgeon specialising in weight loss procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He holds a professorship in general surgery and focuses on gastric sleeve and bypass interventions.

• Completed a specialized bariatric fellowship at Türkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Serves as a Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
• Directs surgical care for obesity and complex digestive system disorders
• Expertise in gastric sleeve, bypass, and gastric band procedures

Dr Ozden Gul is a general surgery specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools.

• Performs laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions for faster recovery and minimal scarring
• Focuses on gastrointestinal surgery to manage digestive tract disorders
• Practices at Ümran Medical Centre following roles at major Turkish training hospitals
• Offers specialist care for metabolic and endocrine-related surgical needs

Associate Professor Serdar Kacar is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery who established the dedicated Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital. He has performed over 200 gastric reduction operations with a focus on patient safety and long-term results.

• Specialises in gastric reduction and complex bariatric procedures
• Performed Turkey's first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy – using keyhole surgery for faster recovery
• Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 50 international scientific papers on surgical techniques

Dr Chen Chaichanchip is an expert in surgical body sculpting, having completed multiple fellowships in Seoul and Singapore.

• Specialises in liposuction and fat transfer for face and body contouring
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to reshape the body with less downtime
• Finished an international fellowship in advanced aesthetic science
• Trained in hands-on body contouring at South Korean specialist clinics
• Member of the IMCAS World Congress medical community

Doctor Nadir Adnan Hacim is a specialist in laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Erdem Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive weight loss techniques.

• Performs tube stomach surgery and gastric bypass using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Offers swallowable gastric balloon procedures as a non-surgical option for patient comfort
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including anti-reflux surgery and hernia repairs via laparoscopy
• Member of the Turkish surgery and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery associations

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz is a general surgery specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a doctorate from Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in obesity surgery including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures
• Performs gastric balloon insertions for non-surgical weight loss management
• Maintains an academic role as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Completed surgical training and practice at prominent Turkish research hospitals

Dr Osman Aktas is a pioneer in metabolic surgery who has been performing laparoscopic procedures since 1995. Based at Avicenna International Hospital, he focuses on sustaining long-term weight loss and managing diabetes.

• Received advanced laparoscopic training in Germany to master minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in metabolic surgery to help patients achieve lasting remission from diabetes
• Former head of general surgery and chief physician at several major military hospitals

Dr Rafail Ibayev is a bariatric specialist at Erdem Hospital. He focuses on surgical and endoscopic treatments for patients managing obesity and gastrointestinal disorders.

• Performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries
• Offers gastric balloon placement and removal via endoscopy
• Uses laparoscopic techniques for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Expert in managing reflux disease and benign stomach tumours
• Conducts both gastroscopy and colonoscopy for internal assessments