Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr Osman Serdar Akkaya is a senior specialist at Ümran Medical Centre with a career spanning over three decades in dermatological care.

• Specialises in surgical interventions for benign and malignant skin tumours
• Treats chronic conditions such as psoriasis and eczema
• Provides non-invasive rejuvenation using fillers and chemical peels
• Uses laser and light-based therapies for vascular and pigmentation disorders

Dr Nimet Ozcan is a specialist dermatologist at Ümran Medical Centre, focusing on medical and cosmetic skin care.

• Treats medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, and psoriasis
• Performs surgical excision of suspicious lesions for early skin cancer detection
• Offers cosmetic treatments like dermal fillers and chemical peels for rejuvenation
• Provides paediatric dermatology for skin diseases in children and adolescents
• Uses laser therapy for vascular lesions and pigmentation disorders

Ms Yaren Nur Gungor is a specialised dietician at Ümran Medical Centre who designs tailored nutrition programmes to support weight management and metabolic health.

• Provides personalised nutrition counselling for weight loss and body composition improvement
• Manages clinical diets for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and thyroid disorders
• Focuses on evidence-based protocols to help patients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes
• Develops specific meal plans for paediatric and adolescent nutrition

Dr Ozlem Yogurtcu is a specialist general surgeon at Ümran Medical Centre who focuses on minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures. She uses laparoscopic techniques to help patients recover faster with less post-operative discomfort.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery for gastrointestinal tract conditions
• Trained at the Haseki Training and Research Hospital 1st Surgical Clinic
• Focuses on gallbladder diseases, hernia repairs, and appendicitis
• Expert in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and adrenal glands
• Provides emergency and trauma surgical interventions

Dr Erdem Gelegen is an ophthalmology specialist at Ümran Tıp Merkezi with over two decades of experience in precision microsurgery.

• Specialises in phacoemulsification – a technique using ultrasound to break up cataracts for easier removal
• Performs premium intraocular lens (IOL) implantation to restore clear vision
• Expert in laser refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
• Manages complex retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration

Dr Cevat Azeroglu is a radiology specialist at Umran Medical Centre with clinical background from Tabriz and Ondokuz Mayis Universities.

• Performs interventional radiology – minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging instead of open surgery
• Provides abdominal ultrasound to support pre-surgery and post-surgery evaluations
• Uses CT and MRI imaging to plan weight loss procedures accurately
• Supports medical teams with cross-sectional imaging for cardiovascular and soft tissue health

Dr Mehdi treats patients at Clinic Wise and is a specialist bariatric surgeon known for life-changing weight loss transformations.

• Performs gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures for sustainable weight loss
• Focuses on revisional surgeries to correct or improve previous weight loss operations
• Offers gastric balloon procedures as a less invasive option for weight management
• Provides tailored treatment plans focused on long-term health success
• Delivers compassionate post-operative care and ongoing lifestyle guidance

Dr. Karin Kulwacharamongkon is an aesthetic and anti-aging physician at Harmony Life Center in Bangkok. She specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation with over six years of practice. Dr. Kulwacharamongkon is certified in Preventive Medicine by the Preventive Medicine Association of Thailand. She creates personalized wellness plans using EECP, micronutrient therapy, and lifestyle medicine.

• Highly skilled in Botox, fillers, laser treatments, and thread lifting.
• Expertise in integrative health, IV nutrition, and chelation therapy.
• Completed advanced filler technique training at Allergan Medical Institute.
• Served as a medical instructor at Ubon Ratchathani University.

Associate Professor Dural is a highly skilled general surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with specialist training from the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Focuses on endocrine surgery and gastrointestinal procedures
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• Holds a research fellowship in translational medicine from Ottawa University

Dr Osman Karli is a specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus focusing on infant and childhood nutrition and paediatric wellness. He manages dietary requirements and preventive health for patients from birth through to age 18.

• Provides breastfeeding and nutrition consultancy for infants
• Manages healthy growth tracking and childhood nutrition programmes
• Expertise includes treating childhood diseases and acute pancreatitis
• Researched myoclonic epilepsy in patients with Type 1 diabetes
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Op Dr Necdet Derici is a specialist general surgeon at EsteCapelli Clinic who trained with Europe's top bariatric experts in Belgium and France.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric bypass, gastric balloon and revision surgeries
• Uses minimally invasive techniques to help patients recover faster with less pain
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Worked alongside Dr Bruno Dillemans in Belgium on advanced gastric bypass methods
• Fluent in English and French to assist international patients throughout their care

Dr Ismail Biri was among the first in Turkey to perform the SCOLA method for abdominal repair. He specialises in laparoscopic obesity surgery at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Performs gastric sleeve procedures using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques
• Trained in advanced endoscopic interventions at Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi
• Specialises in treating laparoscopic obesity and complex abdominal hernias
• Expertise includes managing surgical cases during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy