Clinical Dietician
Arzu Menekse Akpinar
English
Turkish
Turkish
Areas of Excellence
- Weight loss and ketogenic diet therapy
- Gut health, microbiome analysis, and DNA-based nutrition planning
- Nutrition therapy for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular and thyroid conditions
- Personalized food intolerance and allergy protocols
- Clinical nutrition for chronic diseases and oncology
- Educational outreach through TV, media, and professional seminars
- Menu consulting and healthy product development
- Public health speaking and advanced nutrition education
Education / Credentials
- Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics, Yeditepe University, Istanbul (2017–2019) – GPA 3.94 / 4.00
- Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics, Yeditepe University, Istanbul (2008–2013) – GPA 3.20 / 4.00
- DHA-Licensed Clinical Dietitian – Dubai Health Authority
- Matthews Friends Keto College – United Kingdom
- Certified Cardiology Dietitian
- Certified in Perioperative Nutrition and Conference Lectureship
Experience
- Smart Salem Medical Center, Dubai, UAE – Clinical Dietitian (Jan 2025 – Jun 2025)
- Arzu Menekse Nutrition Counselling, Istanbul, Türkiye – Clinical Dietitian (Aug 2020 – Present)
- D-GYM Fitness Center – Dogus Group, Istanbul, Türkiye – Clinical Dietitian (Jun 2014 – Jul 2020)
- Italian Oncology Hospital – Giovanni Alberto, Istanbul, Türkiye – Clinical Dietitian (Jul 2013 – May 2014)
