Doctor Cemal Kara, MD Izmir,

Name: Cemal Kara, MD
Last name: Kara
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: General Surgeon
Address: Esatpasa, Izmir-Canakkale Asfalti Cd. Uzeri D:No:2 D:1
Address suite: Menemen
City: Izmir
Zip Code: 35550
Country: TR
Statement: He was born in 1974 in Vakfıkebir Trabzon.

He studied Medicine at Karadeniz Technical University. He became a General Surgery Specialist in 2008. Between 2008 and 2015, he served as a General Surgery Specialist at Karşıyaka State Hospital. Meanwhile, new and advanced surgeries such as esophageal cancer, obesity and laparoscopic colon surgeries were performed by him for the first time in Karşıyaka State Hospital.

19 international and 17 national scientific studies in his field have been published. He has also won many awards in international and national scientific competitions and also patented his own invention, a laparoscopic surgical instrument. In 2008, he successfully received a Certificate of Surgical Competence in the examination organized by the Turkish Surgical Association. In 2010, he started to do endoscopy by taking Endoscopy training. He is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, the Aegean Region Surgery Association, and the Izmir Medical Chamber.

Consulting Fees: 0$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges
  • Ersoy Hospital, Istanbul
  • Emsey Hospital, Istanbul.
Education
  • Medical:
  • Faculty of Medicine: Karadeniz Teknik
  • University Faculty of Medicine, 1992-1998.

Cemal Kara, MD

Postdoc Training
  • Specialization training: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Surgery Clinic, January 2003 – May 2008.
GPS coordinates on map: 38.4663034,27.2201212

Primary location
Location name: Izmir
State: 35
Country: TR
Map point: 38.4127,27.1384
Treatments
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery

RealSelf Info

Awards
  • Thesis Advisor: Assoc. Dr. Okay NAZLI
Profile views: 285
Answer count: 11
Review count: 1
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Profile created: Jan 21, 2022
Profile modified: Oct 3, 2022
Profile photo modified: Jul 14, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: General Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 21, 2022
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Izmir, 35, TR. GPS coordinates: 38.4127,27.1384

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
I’m 20 years old, 330 lbs and wondering if the gastric sleeve is a good option for me?
Gastric Sleeve Operation
Mar 31, 2022
Hello, for the gastric sleeve operation firstly, the BMI should be calculated. For the BMI calculation, the height and weight should be known. On the other hand, excess weight causes over 70 diseases and low quality of life, mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety and other mental disorders, body pain and difficulty with physical functioning. In the weight loss process and when the ideal weight is reached with the gastric sleeve operation, improvement in weight-related diseases…
I was wondering if I qualify for weight loss surgery at 230lbs and 5’3/5’4?
Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Mar 31, 2022
Hello, your BMI is 40.6, you are suitable for the gastric sleeve surgery. There is an average of 10% weight loss per month. In the first month,8-12 kg lost in female patients; 10-17 kg in male patients are seen. By losing weight and approaching the ideal weight, your risk of catching current or possible diseases is reduced. Thus, you can reach your ideal weight with the gastric sleeve operation.
I am 21, I weigh 230 lbs, and I am 5’7″. Am I qualified for a gastric sleeve?
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Mar 30, 2022
Hello, your BMI is 36. You are suitable for the gastric sleeve operation. The gastric sleeve operation is appropriate for the patients whose BMI value between 35-40; and in patients with a BMI value between 30-35, in case of severe diseases is appropriate. With this operation, existing diseases or possible weight-related diseases can be treated and prevented. Thus, a healthier life can be led by the gastric sleeve.
Gastric sleeve surgery – good option for successful weight loss and a healthier lifestyle?
Gastric Sleeve Operation
Mar 28, 2022
Hello, according to your BMI, the gastric sleeve is appropriate for you. The gastric sleeve operation is the safe operation. With this operation, you can lose weight successfully and have a healthy life. Because excess weight can cause many ailments such as low quality of life, body pain and difficulty with physical functioning, diabetes, hypertension. Thus, the diseases that can be caused by the weight can be treated and prevented.
Is the gastric sleeve or balloon better for me?
Gastric Sleeve Operation
Mar 28, 2022
Hello, Your BMI is 55.2. The gastric sleeve operation is appropriate for you rather than the gastric balloon. Because, the gastric balloon should be removed after a certain time. And you will start to gain weight after the removal of gastric ballon; it offers temporary solutions for the weight problems. However, the permanent weight control can be achieved by the gastric sleeve operation. The secreted Ghrelin Hormones of the stomach is taken out, approximately 80% of portion of stomach….
Would I meet the criteria for the surgery of the gastric sleeve? I’m 5’4, about 230 lbs, have PCOS, HBP,
Gastric Sleeve Operation
Mar 22, 2022
Hello, your BMI is 40. According to your BMI you are qualify for the gastric sleeve. Excess weight causes over the 70 diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea, PCOS and additionally, it causes the low quality of life and body pain and difficulty with physical functioning. Gastric sleeve surgery provides permanent weight control. In your weight loss process and when you reach your ideal weight, your ailments will improve and it will prevent other possible…
Do I qualify for bariatric surgery?
Gastric Sleeve Operation
Mar 22, 2022
Hello, your BMI is 37.5. You are qualify for the gastric sleeve operation. Excess weight cause over 70 illnesses such as sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, Type-2 Diabetes, high cholesterol, low quality of life, body pain and difficulty with physical functioning. These illnesses and ailments can be treated by the gastric sleeve operation. In your weight loss process and when you reach your ideal weight, your many ailments will decrease.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/26/2023