Obesity Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Mehmet Recep Tepebasi provides a patient-friendly start to weight loss at Private Yüzyıl Hospital using non-surgical gastric balloons.

• Specialises in minimally invasive gastric balloon procedures to help patients lose weight without major surgery
• Uses a multidisciplinary team approach including nutritional coaching and emotional support
• Focuses on reversible weight loss options for patients who find dieting alone difficult
• Combines medical procedures with tailored diet plans to help reach visible results quickly
• Provides supervised follow-up care to ensure patients build lasting healthy habits

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.

Professor Namik Ozkan is a senior general surgery specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital and a former Dean of Medicine at two Turkish universities.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery for long-term weight management
• Performs sleeve gastrectomy to reduce stomach size and lower hunger hormones
• Offers gastric bypass procedures for patients with obesity and metabolic issues
• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Expertise in laparoscopic abdominal surgery for smaller scars and faster recovery

Professor Yasar Tuna is a lead specialist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre with a doctorate in gastroenterology. He focuses on the internal metabolic factors that contribute to weight management.

• Performed internal medicine research at Akdeniz University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in gastroenterology – managing the digestive system and hormone levels for weight loss
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility for clinical safety
• Completed medical training in English – ensuring clear communication for international patients
• Expertise in organ transplant medicine – managing weight health for high-complexity medical cases

Professor Mehmet Tahir Oruç has performed over 900 successful procedures and serves as a senior member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

• Specialises in metabolic surgery to treat obesity-related conditions and laparoscopic gastric banding
• Completed specialist laparoscopic surgical training in Scotland and Austria
• Former Chief of Clinic at Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Received robotic surgery training to perform complex gastrointestinal repairs
• Professor at Istinye University Department of General Surgery

Professor Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a lead general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in surgical solutions for metabolic disorders.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Focuses on surgical interventions and hormone management for long-term health outcomes
• Expertise in endocrine-related surgery, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with underlying thyroid issues
• Practises at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards for surgical procedures

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a specialist surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He focuses on surgical weight loss solutions at one of Turkey's largest private healthcare groups.

• Member of the Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Specialises in weight loss surgery and metabolic disorders
• Performs endocrine surgery to treat hormonal conditions affecting metabolism
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society

Elif Serenay leads the weight management programme at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in nutrition for bariatric surgery and chronic disease.

• Organises dietary plans for patients before and after weight loss surgery
• Specialises in managing nutrition for diabetes and cardiovascular health
• Develops tailored programmes for childhood obesity and pregnancy-related weight gain
• Manages digestive system health through targeted nutritional therapies
• Provides clinical support for patients during breastfeeding

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a senior specialist in gastroenterology surgery who leads obesity interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery to reduce stomach size with minimal scarring
• Performs gastric bypass procedures for patients requiring significant weight loss and metabolic control
• Completed a high-level fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Serves as a Professor of General Surgery, contributing to surgical education and clinical research

Professor Cemal Kara is a pioneering surgeon who holds a patent for a laparoscopic instrument used in keyhole procedures.

• Performed over 6,200 successful operations throughout his career
• Specialises in laparoscopic weight-loss surgery for faster healing and minimal scarring
• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Active member of the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association
• Trained at Karadeniz Technical University, a leading Turkish medical institution