Nutritionist Support

Our Consultant:
Nese Targen

Profile

Nese is a senior clinical dietitian specializing in complex obesity and bariatric surgery, with extensive experience in both the NHS and private sectors. She works closely with individuals considering bariatric surgery, as well as those who have undergone the procedure, providing continuous support and guidance to help them establish sustainable dietary habits and lifestyles. Nese offers comprehensive educational sessions to enhance patient knowledge and provides evidence-based, personalized dietary advice.

Her career has given her the opportunity to work with culturally diverse populations, deepening her understanding of various cultural beliefs, traditional foods, and nutritional needs. Nese is fluent in both Turkish and English.

In addition to her work with bariatric surgery patients, Nese assists individuals seeking weight loss through non-surgical methods, such as personalized weight management programs or weight loss medications like Saxenda and Wegovy. She conducts educational sessions on mindful eating, fosters a positive relationship with food, and guides her clients in making healthier dietary choices and developing sustainable habits. Nese’s goal is to inspire and empower each client to become a healthier and happier version of themselves throughout their weight loss journey.

Nese’s interests also include dietary management of type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hypertension, high blood cholesterol, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Professional Memberships

•Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

•British Dietetic Association (BDA)

•BDA Obesity Specialist Group

•British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS)

•International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

My Journey

I’ve always been captivated by the profound impact nutrition has on our health, mind, body, and social lives. My path to becoming a dietitian began in 2009 when I moved from Cyprus to the UK to pursue my dream. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Plymouth University, followed by a master’s degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Oxford Brookes University.

With a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and experience in both clinical and non-clinical nutrition, I chose to specialize in obesity, weight management, and bariatric surgery. After a year as a clinical dietitian, I joined the Tier 3 Weight Management service at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. This role prepared me for my subsequent position as a Specialist Dietitian in complex obesity and bariatric surgery, where I have worked for over five years.

Fluent in English and Turkish, I provide care to clients in both languages. Currently, I work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and in the private sector. As a senior specialist bariatric dietitian, I support patients with high body mass index (BMI) and multiple co-morbidities, such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and PCOS. My role involves preparing patients for bariatric surgery, offering crucial pre and post-operative dietary advice, and closely monitoring their progress.

What I love most about my job is connecting with clients and building strong relationships, empowering them to become healthier and happier through dietary and lifestyle changes. I relish being part of their weight loss journey and witnessing their remarkable transformations, not only in their bodies but also in their mindsets, emotions, health conditions, and social lives.

I am also passionate about working with culturally diverse populations. My experience in three prestigious, innovative, and culturally diverse teaching hospitals in South, East, and West London has broadened my understanding of various cultural traditions, diets, eating habits, behaviors, and lifestyles.

To stay current in my field, I regularly attend national and international conferences, study days, and webinars to present and stay updated with the latest scientific research. I enjoy engaging in research projects and developing evidence-based dietary resources. In 2021, I joined the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) Research Group.

Extraordinary Experiences

Specialist Areas of Interest

•Weight Management

•Complex Obesity

•Bariatric Surgery

A Little Bit More About Me

In 2016, I completed courses in level 2 and level 3 fitness instructing and personal training. This training enables me to provide comprehensive care to clients struggling with overweight and obesity. My goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel confident and comfortable exercising without stigma or judgment related to their body image and capabilities.