Obesity Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University as an honour student, specialising in the complex link between insulin resistance and weight management.

• Completed the Bariatric Nutrition Course to manage dietary needs before and after weight-loss surgery
• Uses evidence-based protocols to treat hedonic eating – helping patients manage food cravings and emotional eating behaviours
• Specialises in managing diabetes and metabolic disorders through clinical dietetics
• Trained at major teaching institutions including İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital and Hacettepe Oncology Hospital

Dr. Mehdi D is a general surgeon at Clinic Wise in Istanbul. He specializes in bariatric surgery for patients seeking sustainable weight loss. He treats obesity through various surgical interventions. Dr. Mehdi works at an ISAPS-member clinic that treats over 400 international patients annually.

• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
• Expertise Includes endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and gastric balloon procedures.
• Focuses on revisional surgeries and long-term patient lifestyle support.
• Surgery is performed at a clinic authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Dr. Ogun Ersen is a skilled Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree from Karadeniz Technical University (2005-2011). He then completed his specialization at Kocatepe University (2013-2018). In 2018, he ranked third in the national minor medical specialization exam and passed the Turkish Surgical Society board.

Dr. Ersen received advanced training in surgical oncology at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2018-2021). He earned the title of Surgical Oncologist after this training. His career reflects his strong expertise and commitment to surgical oncology.

Associate Professor Omer Yoldass is a board-certified general surgeon who specialises in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Ekol International Hospitals.

• Holds the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Board Certificate of Achievement
• Uses laparoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach requiring only small incisions
• Former faculty member at Izmir University teaching undergraduate medical courses
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association

The doctor is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal disorders. Specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures, the doctor has contributed to numerous clinical trials aimed at improving treatment protocols for inflammatory bowel disease. The doctor has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is a frequent speaker at international gastroenterology conferences. The doctor completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at a leading medical institution and holds membership in several prestigious medical societies.

Bariatric Surgeon

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok is a leading general surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, specialising in weight loss through 3D-assisted laparoscopic techniques.

• Performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using 3D imaging for higher precision during surgery
• Uses endoscopic gastric Botox injections – a non-surgical option to help reduce appetite
• Researches clinical outcomes for obesity treatments to improve patient success rates
• Awarded a European Hernia Society certificate for advanced laparoscopic techniques in Dubai
• Active member of the Turkish Surgical Association since 2014