Professional Experience
Yaren Nur Güngör presently works at Private Ümran Medical Center in Istanbul where she provides tailored nutrition services to patients of diverse backgrounds.
- Current position: Dietitian at Private Ümran Medical Center, Istanbul.
- Focus of practice: Designing personalised nutrition plans for patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart conditions and weight control needs. She also offers sports nutrition and support for adolescents and children.
Academic Contributions
- Continuously engages in professional development and workshops covering modern nutrition science, functional medicine and patient-centred lifestyle intervention.
Areas of Expertise
- Metabolic & Chronic Disease Nutrition: Nutrition plans for diabetes, thyroid issues, cardiovascular risk management and other metabolic conditions.
- Weight Management & Body Composition: Individualised diet strategies for weight loss, weight gain, and improvement of body composition and energy levels.
- Sports Nutrition: Tailored nutrition for active individuals and athletes focusing on performance, recovery and body functionality.
- Pediatric & Adolescent Nutrition: Healthy growth support, nutrition education and eating habit interventions for younger patients.
- Preventive Lifestyle Counselling: Evidence-based advice on healthy eating patterns, balanced lifestyle, functional food choices and long-term wellness.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dyt. Güngör emphasises a patient-centric, motivational and supportive approach to nutrition and health.
- Believes in educating patients so they understand the rationale behind their diet plans and feel empowered in lifestyle choices.
- Offers care in English and Turkish, making her accessible to international patients visiting Istanbul.
- Aims to deliver realistic, sustainable nutrition solutions that integrate with patients’ daily lives and cultural preferences.
Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Dietitian (Turkey).
- Member of professional nutrition and dietetics registers in Turkey, engaging in ongoing professional development and ethical practice.
FAQs
- Is Dyt. Yaren Nur Güngör board-certified?
- Yes. She holds a recognised dietetics qualification and practices as a licensed dietitian in Turkey.
- What types of nutrition services does she provide?
- She offers personalised diet plans for metabolic conditions (such as diabetes, thyroid and heart disease), weight management, sports nutrition, pediatric nutrition and preventive lifestyle counselling.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes. She works at a clinic in Istanbul that serves international patients and provides consultation in English and Turkish.
- How long does a nutrition programme generally take?
- Initial assessments typically occur in one session, with follow-up sessions tailored to the individual and often spanning several weeks or months depending on goals and condition.
- What languages does she speak?
- She speaks Turkish and English, enabling efficient communication with international patients.
