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​Dr. Azer Zeynalov is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 12 years of experience in the field.

Associate Professor of General and Bariatric Surgery. Specializes in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.

Dr. Ersin Öztürk, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and an expert in General Surgery. His specialties include Surgical Oncology, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity Surgery, Hernia Surgery, and Proctology. He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology. Dr. Öztürk completed his residency at Uludağ University and later conducted advanced research at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.

He is currently a Professor at Medicana Bursa Hospital. Dr. Öztürk has also served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Uludağ University and as Professor at KTO Karatay University. He is known for his important work in surgical innovation and medical education in Turkey.

Assoc. Dr. Ugur Ekici is a General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and cancer surgery.

He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed his specialty training at Şişli Etfal Hospital General Surgery Clinic in 2009. Dr. Ekici has published many articles in international journals. He is known for his expertise and high success rates in complex surgeries. His work has made important contributions to his field.

Dr. Emin Ersoy is a General Surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries, including complex procedures for obesity, metabolic, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Ersoy is accredited by top surgical societies. He is known for introducing minimally invasive techniques in Turkey. He has published more than 100 scientific articles. He is often invited to speak at national and international conferences and has contributed to the progress of surgical practice.

Field of activity:

Surgery for obesity and metabolic disorders

Endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, gastric balloon, gastric stent, gastric botox)

Dr. Nayat Kebabci is a Dietician at Dr. HE Obesity Clinic. She specializes in Dietetics and Nutrition. Dr. Kebabci graduated from the University of Istanbul in 2018. Since 2019, she has worked as a bariatric dietician at Istanbul Obesity Surgery.

Dr. Kebabci has helped many patients achieve lasting weight loss and better health. She is known for using evidence-based dietary plans and focusing on each patient’s needs. Dr. Kebabci speaks both English and Turkish, which allows her to support a wide range of patients.

NUTRITION AND DIET SPECIALIST 

Ezgi Sevic graduated from Hacettepe University, Department of Nutrition and Dietetic as Honor Student. During her education, she conducted studies on “'The Effect of Hedonic Eating Behavior on Obesity', 'Total Parenteral Nutrition in Children' and 'The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Obesity'.” During her education, she took part in the field in studies on determining the nutritional status of the society. She worked as intern dietitian in Hospitals of Hacettepe University (Oncology Hospital, Adults Hospital, İhsan Doğramacı Child Hospital), Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital and many Community Health Centres. 
She worked in Izmir Private Ekol Hospital. She successfully completed the 'Bariatric Nutrition Course' and the 'Innovations in Obesity Course'. She has participated in many training and seminar programs in her field. 

Interests: Post- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, the Nutrition in Chronicle Diseases, Nutrition in Individuals with Diabetes, Nutrition in Cancer, Nutrition in Congenital Metabolic Diseases, Food Intolerances, Body Weight Control, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition in Old Age, Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Dietit. Ezgi Sevic knows advanced English. 

Dr. Michal Kazanowski is an endoscopic surgeon specializing in general and oncological surgery. He is an expert in the Allurion Programme and has conducted a webinar on the non-invasive treatment of obesity using the Allurion gastric balloon.