Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr Murat Erol is a dental specialist at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on functional oral health and aesthetic smile design.

• Performs restorative dentistry including crowns and bridges to restore tooth function
• Offers endodontics to preserve natural teeth using root canal therapy
• Provides prosthetic treatments for patients with missing teeth
• Focuses on combined health and aesthetic outcomes for personalized dental care

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem is a dedicated specialist in weight loss surgery who established his own clinic to focus entirely on obesity and metabolic conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic weight loss procedures using small incisions for faster healing
• Completed bariatric surgery training in Baltimore, USA and masterclass surgery in France
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon procedures

Dr Onur Kesler specialises in laparoscopic gastric bypass at Private Optimed Hospital. He trained under Professor Halil Coskun, a leading pioneer of obesity surgery in Turkey.

• Performs laparoscopic gastric bypass using minimally invasive techniques for smaller scars
• Develops Combined Surgery – a new modified approach to weight loss procedures
• Established a specialised Endoscopy Unit at Kahramanmaras Yenisehir State Hospital
• Specialist graduate from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

The doctor specializes in gastric band surgery and managing related conditions such as hiatus hernias. Known for attentiveness, patience, and thoroughness, the doctor's expertise contributes significantly to positive surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

Professor Nail Ersoz achieved first place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam, a distinction marking him as one of the country's most capable surgeons.

• Specialises in obesity-related surgery at System Hospital
• Published numerous national scientific papers on surgical techniques
• Completed senior medical training at Erciyes and Firat Universities
• Held key surgical roles at Sevgi and Dunyam Hospitals
• Expertise includes managing complex reflux and gastrointestinal issues

Dr Palep is a pioneer in weight loss surgery, being one of the first in India to introduce specialised banded bypass and sleeve techniques after training in Los Angeles.

• Achieves 90% diabetes remission with most patients no longer needing insulin
• Trained in robotic surgery in Italy, providing greater precision and faster recovery
• Maintains a 1% complication rate, which is on par with global standards
• Specialises in complex revision cases for previously failed weight loss procedures
• Leads a department certified as a Centre of Excellence by the International Excellence Foundation

Dr Ugur Yasar is an award-winning specialist at CatchLife who was named Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year at the 2020 Altintac Awards.

• Specialises in laparoscopic metabolic and weight loss procedures
• Holds expert certification in bariatric surgery and gastric balloon placement
• Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society and the Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Published researcher focusing on preoperative nutrition to improve patient healing
• Recognised as the most successful general surgeon by Turkey East Awards

Dr Mustafa Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi who provides essential medical support for weight loss surgery patients.

• Manages metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension before and after surgery
• Treats gastrointestinal issues including reflux, gastritis, and liver diseases
• Graduate of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine with a focus on evidence-based care
• Develops personalised health plans and risk assessments to improve surgical outcomes

Associate Professor Gokmen Ozturk is a surgical specialist at Vital Clinic who focuses on obesity treatments and gastric bypass procedures.

• Performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for long-term weight management
• Completed specialist surgical training at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Holds an academic position at Medipol University training the next generation of surgeons
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at Trabzon Fatih Regional Hospital

Professor Selami Sozubir is a highly regarded specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with 65 scientific publications and nearly 1,000 citations in his field.

• Focuses on paediatric abdominal surgery for internal organ conditions
• Trained in paediatric urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
• Recognised with multiple awards for clinical and research excellence
• Specialises in managing congenital abnormalities and complex newborn cases
• Experienced in oncological surgery for childhood tumours