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Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 436 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood - General practitioner. Winner of 4 scientific awards. Served in Western Asia. Former Team Leader of a medical team supporting Arabic-speaking patients. Now responsible for data processing and medical content accuracy.
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Mirhan Tosun
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Mirhan Tosun

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Mirhan Tosun is a renowned specialist in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. His expertise includes procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, and Gastric balloon. He acquired his medical education and specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has held various roles in medical institutions and academia throughout his career.Read more
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Plamen Staikov
Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience
3.9
14 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Sachsenhausen Hospital

Plamen Staikov

Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
Certified Da Vinci surgeon
  • Top bariatric surgeon Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in weight loss surgery.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision bariatric surgeries.
  • International practice in Germany, Switzerland, and France for specialized training.
  • Success in improving patient quality of life through weight loss surgery.
  • Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital with a focus on obesity treatment.
  • Certified in bariatric surgery from The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg.
  • Da Vinci certified surgeon, utilizing advanced robotic surgery techniques.
  • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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Victor Diaconu
Colorectal surgeon
20 years of experience
Romania, Bucharest
Nord by provita hospital

Victor Diaconu

Colorectal surgeon
20 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and other Interventional Techniques
European Hernia Society
Dr. Victor Diaconu is a highly regarded expert in bariatric surgery, performing a high volume of surgeries annually. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in using mechanical stapling technology in various procedures like Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Stomach stapling, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, and Gastric band.Read more
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Ahmet Turkoglu
General surgeon
19 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Ahmet Turkoglu

General surgeon
19 years of experience
Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on weight-loss procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatment. His contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of obesity surgery, are recognized through his work in medically reviewing content and providing expert insights.Read more
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Metehan Gumus
General surgeon
27 years of experience
4.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Reyap Hospital

Metehan Gumus

General surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Metehan Gumus is an experienced general surgeon with a focus on gastric procedures and breast surgery. He has contributed significantly to scientific research, with several publications in international peer-reviewed journals.Read more
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Luigi Masoni
General surgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Luigi Masoni

General surgeon
35 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a seasoned general surgeon with a specialty in Oncology and General Surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Masoni has innovated a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and won an award for performing a total proctocolectomy with a three trocars technique.Read more
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Volkan Tümentemur
General surgeon
14 years of experience
4.8
7 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipunto Clinic

Volkan Tümentemur

General surgeon
14 years of experience
Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.Read more
4.8
7 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $1600
Stomach stapling $3100
Gastric band $3000
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Isa Kaman
General surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Tekirdag
Dr. Kaman Health Travel

Isa Kaman

General surgeon
21 years of experience

accreditations:

The Turkish Medical Association

Education

  • 1996 — graduated from Beypazarı High School
  • 2002 — graduated from the Istanbul University Medicine Faculty, academic title: general surgery.

Work experience

  • 2003-2004 — Yeşilyurt State Hospital, family physician
  • 2005-2010 — Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
  • 2012-2016 — Çerkezköy Government Hospital
  • 2016 — Private Optimed Hospital.

Membership in organizations

  • The Turkish Surgeons Association
  • The Turkish Medical Association.

 

 

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Abdelkhalek
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Egypt, Alexandria
Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek's Clinic

Abdelkhalek

General surgeon
14 years of experience

consultant of laparoscopic and weight loss surgeries

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, England

Member and instructor At Alexandria Endoscopic Association (ALEXEA)

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Doctor's visit price on request
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $4000
Gastric bypass $4000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3500
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Omer Yoldass
General surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Omer Yoldass

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

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Isil Yurdaisik
Radiologist
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Menfis Health Novimaj

Isil Yurdaisik

Radiologist
34 years of experience
Dr. Isil Yurdaisik is a radiology specialist with notable contributions to research on ionizing radiation exposure in covid-19 patients. She is also known for performing the gastric balloon procedure.Read more
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Jesus Montoya Ramirez
General surgeon
34 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DioMed Hospital

Jesus Montoya Ramirez

General surgeon
34 years of experience
  • Specializes in bariatric surgery for effective weight loss management.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
  • Internationally recognized in Mexico and Latin America for academic contributions.
  • Expert in advanced robotic surgery techniques for bariatric procedures.
  • Holds CMCOEM certification in bariatric surgery.
  • Professional in Cyber Robotics-Intuitive Surgery for precise surgical interventions.
  • General Surgery certified by the CMCG.
  • Teaches Medicine and Bariatric Surgery at UNAM-ISSSTE.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.
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Michal Dyaczynski
General surgeon
29 years of experience
Poland, Będzin
INTER-MED Clinic

Michal Dyaczynski

General surgeon
29 years of experience

accreditations:

Society of Polish Surgeons

Dr. is a highly qualified surgeon with a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree and 2nd degree specialization in general surgery. He has extensive experience in various hospital departments, including General and Oncological Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. He is a member of various medical associations and is the founder of the Silesian Foundation for the Support and Development of Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He is the author and co-author of 20 domestic and foreign publications and over 50 conference reports.

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Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel
General surgeon
23 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medistanbul Hospital

Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel

General surgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic and oncologic surgery. He has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries and tens of thousands of successful general surgery operations, including procedures like umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy. He has also received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016.Read more
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $2500
Gastric balloon $1200 - $2400
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Nail Ersoz
Colorectal surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Kayseri
SYSTEM HOSPITAL

Nail Ersoz

Colorectal surgeon
18 years of experience

Dr. Nail Ersoz is a highly skilled surgeon with credentials from two major universities and experience from two hospitals. He achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam and has published many scientific publications. He has expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures.

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Ozgur Kavak
General surgeon
14 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, İzmir
Ekol International Hospitals

Ozgur Kavak

General surgeon
14 years of experience

He completed his medical education at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1990 and 1996, and his residency in General Surgery at Izmir Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2008. In 2008, he received the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate of success. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. He worked as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University between 2017 and 2020. He currently performs Laparoscopic Oncosurgery and Obesity Surgeries. He has many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations.   Having a good command of English, Opr. Dr. Özgür Kavak is married and has two children.

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Thomas W Kraus
Surgical oncologist
4.4
51 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)

Thomas W Kraus

Surgical oncologist
  • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
  • International training in weight loss surgery techniques across Europe and Asia.
  • Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt, expert in bariatric procedures.
  • No specific weight loss surgery success rates provided in the biography.
  • Not ranked for Weight Loss Surgery in provided information.
  • Holds FACS certification, indicating expertise in surgery.
  • Member of prestigious medical associations, enhancing Weight Loss Surgery expertise.
  • Offers remote consultations for patients seeking Weight Loss Surgery advice.
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Riccardo Rosati
Surgical oncologist
39 years of experience
4.5
59 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Riccardo Rosati

Surgical oncologist
39 years of experience

accreditations:

The American College of Surgeons
The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
The European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

Professor Riccardo Rosati is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI) Department at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan, Italy. He is a highly experienced surgeon with over 30 years of experience, having completed medical degrees in general medicine and general surgery, as well as specialization in thoracic surgery. He is a member of multiple surgical associations, and has written over 300 publications. His department treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases per year.

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Ahmet Ziya Balta
General surgeon
28 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Alfa.Health

Ahmet Ziya Balta

General surgeon
28 years of experience
Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.Read more
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Umut R Gunduz
Pediatrician
28 years of experience

Umut R Gunduz

Pediatrician
28 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
UK-Turkey Health