Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

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

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

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

Professor Taha Somnez was named the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey. He specializes in obesity-related reconstructive procedures at Surprise Experts Clinic for patients who have achieved significant weight loss.

• Treats post-weight loss concerns through body contouring and reconstructive surgery
• Holds European Board certification (EBOPRAS) – a gold standard for surgical quality
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Completed specialist training at Adiyaman Training and Research Hospital

Dr Keerapat Bhiromekraibhak – known as Dr Kee – is a leading figure in surgical body contouring at Janasia Clinic.

• Specialises in precise liposuction techniques to reshape and refine body proportions
• Performs fat transfers to use a patient’s own tissue for natural-looking volume
• Instructs future surgeons as a plastic surgery teacher at Srinakharinwirot University
• Completed surgical fellowships at the University of Tennessee at Memphis in the USA
• Focuses on patient safety and surgical excellence for major body transformations

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