About
Specialist Dr. Selim Birol – Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Expert
Specialist Dr. Selim Birol is a highly qualified bariatric and general surgery specialist based in Istanbul with over 19 years of medical experience. He completed his medical education at Marmara University and specialized in General Surgery at Bezmi Alem University. Dr. Birol also holds a law degree from Girne American University in Cyprus, providing him with unique insights into medico-legal aspects of healthcare. As a faculty member at T.C. Yeni Yüzyıl University, he teaches various medical subjects. His surgical practice includes advanced laparoscopic bariatric procedures, hernia surgery, and other general surgical interventions. Dr. Birol is fluent in multiple languages and serves patients in both Istanbul and Malta.
Specialist Dr. Selim Birol - Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Specialist
Specialist Dr. Selim Birol is a General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Specialist based in Istanbul. He combines extensive medical expertise with legal knowledge, having pursued both medicine and law degrees.
Professional Journey
Dr. Birol completed his medical education at Marmara University Medical Faculty's English Program from 1999 to 2006. He then specialized in General Surgery at Bezmi Alem University Medical Faculty from 2006 to 2010. Remarkably, he also earned a law degree from Girne American University Faculty of Law in Cyprus from 2014 to 2017.
Academic and Teaching Role
As a Faculty Member at T.C. Yeni Yüzyıl University, Dr. Birol teaches courses on Bariatric Medical Nutrition, Medico-legal Issues, Operating Room Technologies, Anatomy, and Postoperative Care. His dual background enhances his teaching, especially in medico-legal areas.
Research and Publications
Dr. Birol has contributed to scientific literature with 10 publications, including 9 international on PubMed and 1 national, covering topics like TEP hernia, bariatric surgery, thyroid, and laparoscopic surgery.
International Practice
He maintains dual practice locations in Istanbul and Malta, catering to international patients. He is fluent in Turkish, English, Bulgarian, and Spanish, and provides contact via UK and Turkey phone numbers.
Specialized Surgical Practice
Dr. Birol's daily practice includes advanced laparoscopic bariatric procedures such as Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Ileal Interposition, Duodenal Switch, SADI-S, and Transit Bipartition, as well as revisional bariatric surgery. He also performs laparoscopic hernia surgery (TEP, TAPP, revisional), laparoscopic biliary surgery, laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures (Nissen's Fundoplication), thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and various endoscopic interventions including gastroscopy, stomach botulinum toxin injection for weight loss, gastric balloon placement, polypectomies, and colonoscopy.
Additional Achievements
He is the owner of three specialized obesity surgery websites and has presented at multiple congresses such as ESS Istanbul 2012 and ELCD 2013. Outside medicine, Dr. Birol enjoys sailing, playing guitar, writing poetry, and cycling.
Educational Background
- Medical Degree - Marmara University Medical Faculty English Program, 1999-2006
- General Surgery Specialty - Bezmi Alem University Medical Faculty, 2006-2010
- Law Degree - Girne American University Faculty of Law, Cyprus, 2014-2017
Professional Achievements
- Faculty Member - T.C. Yeni Yüzyıl University, teaches Bariatric Medical Nutrition, Medico-legal Issues, Operating Room Technologies, Anatomy, Postoperative Care
- Law Degree - Girne American University Faculty of Law, 2014-2017, in addition to medical degree
- Scientific Publications - 10 publications (9 international on PubMed, 1 national) on TEP hernia, bariatric surgery, thyroid, laparoscopic surgery
- International Practice - Istanbul & Malta dual practice locations
- Multilingual - Fluent in Turkish, English, Bulgarian, Spanish
- International Contact - UK & Turkey phone numbers for international patients
- Business Owner - Owner of 3 specialized obesity surgery websites
- Congress Presentations - Multiple congress presentations and posters (ESS Istanbul 2012, ELCD 2013, etc.)
- Hobbies - Sailing, Guitar, Poetry, Cycling
- Bariatric Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Metabolic Surgery
- Post-Bariatric Nutrition
- Pre-operative Assessment
- Weight Loss Surgery
- 🇹🇷 Turkish
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
- Bariatric Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Thyroid Surgery
- Endoscopic Procedures
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