Obezitate360

Obezitate360 opened in 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. It operates as a specialized metabolic surgery center within the Nord – Grupul Medical Provita network. The clinic is based at Spitalul Nord Pipera and focuses on weight loss surgery and psychological support. A team of 7 doctors provides structured pathways for surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment.

Medical Expertise and Accreditations

The surgical team includes board-certified specialists and professors with international training. Dr. Mihai Ionescu is a certified Excellence Surgeon in metabolic surgery. Dr. Cristian Boru previously taught clinical methodology at La Sapienza University in Rome. Specialists hold memberships in the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery (SICOB).

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

The clinic treats severe and morbid obesity through several surgical methods. Surgeons perform Gastric sleeve procedures, removing around 80% of the stomach through small incisions. For patients seeking adjustable options, the clinic offers Gastric band (Inelul gastric) surgery. This device uses a saline-filled ring to create a small stomach pouch. Patients can also choose Banded gastric sleeve, which combines a sleeve resection with a reversible gastric ring.

Complex metabolic cases are managed through various bypass techniques:

• Mini gastric bypass – a procedure involving a single intestinal deviation.
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass – the traditional bypass method for significant weight loss.
• Diversia bilio-pancreatică – a procedure focusing on targeted nutrient malabsorption.
• Robotic Gastric Bypass – surgery performed with enhanced precision and visualization.

Each surgical plan includes a mandatory psychological evaluation and nutrition consultation. Patients also attend a dedicated bariatric seminar to understand long-term dietary changes. The clinic monitors patients for two years after surgery to track nutritional status and weight loss.

Advanced Technologies

Obezitate360 uses the Da Vinci Xi robotic platform for complex bariatric procedures. This system gives surgeons higher dexterity than traditional tools. Most procedures are laparoscopic, so recovery time is shorter. The clinic also offers the Allurion Elipse program – a non-surgical option using a swallowable balloon that requires no anesthesia.

International Patient Support

International patients benefit from a streamlined diagnostic process. All preoperative tests, including blood work and endoscopies, are completed in one day. The clinic provides free online consultations to discuss treatment plans before travel. Psychotherapist Stefania Budacu leads support groups and individual therapy sessions to address food addiction. After returning home, patients receive clear instructions for follow-up care and vitamin supplementation.