Obesity Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Associate Professor Hasan Erdem is a leading bariatric specialist who focuses solely on surgical weight loss solutions at his dedicated Istanbul clinic.

• Performed a high volume of laparoscopic procedures at major Turkish training hospitals
• Completed a Masterclass in morbid obesity surgery in France
• Trained in advanced bariatric techniques at the US-based Baltimore medical precinct
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Specialises in keyhole surgery for weight loss to ensure quicker patient recovery

Professor Ali Solmaz is a leading authority in weight loss surgery, serving on the editorial board for Advances in Weight Loss Management and Medical Devices.

• Specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Erdem Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Holds membership in the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association
• Expertise in keyhole surgery techniques for faster recovery and smaller scars

The doctor is a highly accomplished surgeon with credentials from Erciyes and Fırat Universities. With experience from Sevgi and Dünyam Hospitals, the doctor has achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam. The doctor has published numerous national scientific publications and specializes in General Surgery, with a focus on conditions such as Gluteal Abscess, Breast Cancer, Polyps, Reflux, and Colon Cancer.

Dr Preeti Yadav leads Konarc Aesthetics with a focus on surgical and non-surgical weight loss and body sculpting. She specialises in comprehensive aesthetic transformations for patients seeking to refine their shape.

• Performs liposuction for targeted fat removal from the tummy, waist, and thighs
• Offers non-surgical weight loss procedures for patients avoiding invasive surgery
• Specialises in waist sculpting and tummy contouring to improve body proportions
• Provides empathetic care tailored specifically to female body image concerns
• Uses sustainable clinical solutions for post-childbirth body recovery

Professor Burhan Mayir specialises in scarless sleeve gastrectomy – a single-port technique that leaves no visible marks after weight loss surgery.

• Performs gastric bypass and revisional bariatric surgery for patients requiring follow-up care
• Expert in gastro-oesophageal reflux surgery to manage chronic heartburn after weight loss
• Published over 60 articles on surgical techniques in international medical journals
• Regular speaker at global bariatric congresses regarding metabolic surgery outcomes

Dr Erdem Can Yardimci is an accredited metabolic and bariatric surgeon who previously served at the organ transplant clinic of Istinye University Bahçeşehir Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in metabolic and bariatric surgery for patients with obesity and weight-related health issues
• Trained at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major government specialist centre
• Performs bariatric revisions and complex weight-loss procedures at Clinics United
• Participates in international surgical programmes to use the most recent clinical protocols
• Expertise includes weight-loss surgery combined with metabolic syndrome management

Dr Ibrahim Cenk Sogukpinar is a general surgeon at Private Anadolu Hospital who specialises in metabolic surgery and the repair of concurrent abdominal issues.

• Performs gastric band surgery to help patients manage long-term weight loss goals
• Extends expertise to hiatus hernia repair during primary weight loss procedures
• Focuses on thorough surgical planning to improve recovery and patient outcomes
• Recognised for a patient-centred approach that prioritises safety and long-term satisfaction

The doctor is a board-certified cardiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional cardiology. Specializes in complex coronary interventions and has performed over 5,000 successful procedures. Graduated from a top medical school and completed a fellowship in cardiology at a renowned institution. The doctor is an active member of several prestigious cardiology societies and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals. Recognized for contributions to advancing cardiac care and implementing innovative treatment protocols.

Associate Professor Yasar Ozdenkaya leads the obesity surgery department at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest medical complexes.

• Specialises in robotic gastric sleeve surgery using the da Vinci system for high precision
• Performs laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection – a minimally invasive approach for faster recovery
• Expert in mini-gastric bypass and gastric balloon procedures for weight management
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, a central hub for surgical education

Awarded 'Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year' in 2020, Ugur Yasar is a highly decorated general surgery specialist at CatchLife clinic.

• Recognised as the most successful general surgeon of the year at the 2019 Turkey East Awards
• Member of the Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society
• Specialises in metabolic surgical procedures and laparoscopic weight loss surgery
• Trained in gastrointestinal healing and nutritional support during the perioperative period