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Antanas Mickevičius is the lead bariatric and upper GI surgeon at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences hospital Kauno Klinikos (Kaunas, Lithuania) as well as works as consultant bariatric surgeon at Royal Stoke university hospital (Stoke on Trent, UK). Dr. Mickevičius trains other surgeons in the field of laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, is a member of Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, European Society of Surgical and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO). Originally trained in bariatric surgery at the Sahlgrenska university hospital (Gothenburg, Sweden), he underwent further advanced bariatric surgery training at Whittington hospital (London, UK). Antanas Mickevičius currently works as a consultant for upper GI and bariatric surgeries in Lithuania and United Kingdom. He conducts regular bariatric surgeries in both countries and personally ensures the highest standards of safety, the best quality of preoperative preparation and postoperative follow up. Prof. Dr. Antanas Mickevičius performs upper GI and bariatric surgeries: gastric bypass, gastric plication, gastric sleeve, revisional surgeries. The hospital uses the latest generation Karl Storz (Germany) laparoscopic equipment and instruments, offers cozy, well equipped, single and double wards.  

Education 1989 - 1995 y. Vilnius University, Faculty of Medicine, Therapeutic medicine speciality 1995 - 1996 y. Medical Doctor (primary residency) at Vilnius University Red Cross hospital 1996 - 2000 y. Surgery (secondary residency) 2000 - 2002 y. Vascular surgery (tertiary residency) at  Vilnius city University Hospital, Vascular Surgery Clinic 2002 - 2006 y. Vilnius University Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases  PhD student 2006 y. Defended doctor‘s of medical sciences thesis "Importance of non-invasive researches, setting indications for thigh and popliteus arteries‘ reconstructive surgeries" Professional experience 1996 - 1997 y. Vilnius Ambulance University Hospital, Vascular Surgery Clinic, doctor assistant 1999 - 2002 y. Vilnius University Antakalnis Hospital, Vascular Surgery Department, vascular surgeon assistant 2002 - 2004 y. Vilniaus University Antakalnis Hospital, Vascular Surgery Department, vascular surgeon 2007 - 2010 y. Vilnius Šeškinė Clinic, vascular surgeon 2007 - 2014 y. Anykščiai Hospital, vascular surgeon Since 2001 y. Vilnius region Central Clinic, vascular surgeon Since 2005 y. Vilnius University Hospital  Santariškės Clinicc, vascular surgeon Since 2009 y. "Bružienė Clinic" in Panevėžys, vascular surgeon Since 2010 y. "The Old Tower Clinic" in Šiauliai, vascular surgeon Since 2007 y. "Kardiolita Hospital", vascular surgeon Membership Member of the Lithuanian Society for Vascular Surgeons Member of the Lithuanian Society of Phlebologists Member of the Lithuanian Association for Ultrasound Diagnostics Member of the European Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (ESCVS) Scientific activity Co-author of many scientific publications Professional improvement Internships in France, England, Italy

Abdominal Surgeon, Proctologist