Obesity Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a general surgeon. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2005). He completed his specialty training at Istanbul University Capa Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010).

He worked in general surgery as a research assistant at Firat University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010). He then served as a specialist physician at Ercis State Hospital (2011–2012). He later joined Dicle University Faculty of Medicine as an assistant professor (2012–2016) and associate professor (2016–2018).

He worked as an associate professor at Gaziantep Medical Park Hospital (2018–2020), Hospitalpark Darica Hospital (2020–2021), and Private Reyap Istanbul Hospital (2021–2024). Since 2024, he has been a professor at Private Pendik Bolge Hospital.

Jung Hyun-woo is a specialist at the clinic with leadership experience as former Director of the Better Me Clinic Gangnam Branch and former Director of the Baro-geu Clinic Bucheon Branch. His medical background includes training as a former Resident at Severance Hospital after graduating from Dong-A University College of Medicine. He focuses on laser medicine and surgery and on obesity and aesthetics, supported by memberships in the Korean Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the Korean Association for the Study of Obesity and Aesthetics.

Dr. Aram Boroyan is a plastic surgeon in Yerevan, Armenia. He is the founder and director of Boroyan Plastic Surgery, a modern clinic.

He earned his medical degree at Yerevan State Medical University. He completed specialized plastic surgery training in Armenia and abroad under respected surgeons.

Clinical focus: facial rejuvenation; rhinoplasty; breast augmentation (with or without implants), lift, and reduction; body contouring (liposuction, tummy tuck/abdominoplasty, arm lift); post-bariatric surgery; scar revision; gynecomastia surgery; eyelid surgery (upper and lower); brow lift; buccal fat removal.

ASSoc. Prof. Dr. M. Kağan Katar is a bariatric and general surgeon listed on Booking Surgery in Istanbul, Turkey. His scope includes weight-loss operations such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric balloon, mini gastric bypass, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The clinic coordinates consultations and international travel support for patients considering bariatric surgery.

As a specialist at the clinic, Jalil Illan is described as a US board-certified bariatric surgeon practicing in Tijuana, Mexico. His focus spans minimally invasive weight-loss surgery—including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass—plus post-bariatric plastic surgery for body-contouring after major weight loss. The clinic also positions care within a Joint Commission International–accredited Hospital BC setting, with gastric sleeve packages starting at $4,900 all-inclusive.

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Abdulsalam Al Taie is a Consultant Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon at the clinic (Al Taie Center) with DOH License No: D4536. He is described as having performed over 70,000 operations and as the first surgeon in the UAE to perform gastric sleeve and gastric bypass in 2003. His bariatric and metabolic surgery scope includes LSG, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, gastric balloon, and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG).

Huda Mohamed Hassan Ali is a Clinical Dietician at the clinic (Al Taie Center) with DOH License No: GT34481. She provides personalized nutrition support for obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and weight management. Her scope includes coordinating patient nutrition plans and participating in multidisciplinary care-plan meetings.

Abdulsalam Al Taie is a Consultant General Surgeon and Bariatric surgeon at the clinic (Al Taie Center) with DOH License No: D4536. His profile states he has performed over 70,000 operations and that he was the first surgeon in the UAE to perform gastric sleeve and gastric bypass in 2003. He performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and classical gastric bypass conversion when previous sleeve outcomes require correction.

A specialist at Aarvy Healthcare, Vikram Singh is a Consultant General Surgeon with a laparoscopic and bariatric surgery focus. Aarvy Healthcare was founded by him and provides services since 2004. His procedure list includes gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and gastric bypass for obesity care.

Elnur PIRALIYEV is a Specialist Dr. in General Surgery at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. He focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery, with listed procedures including Gastric Sleeve, SAGI gastric mini bypass, Roux NY gastric bypass, and Gastric Balloon. His training includes Cleveland Clinic’s Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery Department in the United States.

Dila ABDİK is a dietitian at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. Her listed focus includes bariatric and nutrition, weight loss, pregnancy and lactation nutrition, disease-related nutrition, and clinical nutrition. She provides obesity/weight management support in Istanbul with appointments scheduled through the clinic.

Eda MANCOĞLU is a Specialist Dietitian at BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital. Her listed nutrition expertise includes bariatric and nutrition, sports nutrition, pregnancy and lactation nutrition, disease-related nutrition, and clinical nutrition. She provides obesity/weight management support in Istanbul with appointments scheduled through the clinic.

Prof. Emin Ersoy, M.D. is a General Surgery specialist at Medistate Kavacık Hospital. His background includes minimally invasive surgery training at Singapore National University Hospital in 1996 and long-term academic work at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. His profile also includes patient education topics such as gastric balloon and colon cancers.

Rahul Sharma is a specialist at the clinic practicing General Surgery with laparoscopic and bariatric surgery expertise. He has over 19 years of clinical experience and is described as proficient in minimal access surgery, vascular surgery, and advanced laparoscopic procedures. His scope includes both weight-loss surgery and vascular-focused surgical care.

Ron Gilat is an orthopedic specialist at the clinic, managing the Joint Preservation service in the Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy unit. His focus is on sports injuries and arthroscopy-based surgical care. For patients aiming to preserve joint function after injury, his role is built around the clinic’s dedicated sports-and-arthroscopy pathway.