Farid Rafiyev
- Specialization: Gastrointestinal surgeon
- 19 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Russian, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
Dr. Farid Rafiyev is a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He holds the International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification. Dr. Rafiyev specializes in laparoscopic surgery and weight loss procedures. He has authored over 20 scientific articles and holds a medical invention patent.
- Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
- Certified Expert of Laparoscopic Surgery by the renowned Dr. Ernest Kraas.
- Completed surgical training in Berlin, Strasbourg, and Clermont-Ferrand.
- Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with a Bariatric Center of Excellence.
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Qualifications
Dr. Farid Rafiyev is a surgeon at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku. He holds the International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification. Dr. Rafiyev has published 21 scientific articles and developed three surgical proposals. He is also a certified expert in laparoscopic surgery.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Rafiyev treats conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. He uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce patient recovery time. This approach allows patients to return to daily activities faster. The surgeon treats obesity using bariatric methods. He also performs laparoscopic fundoplication — a surgery to treat severe acid reflux by reinforcing the esophageal valve.
Professional Achievements
The doctor contributed to surgical science through his research and inventions. He holds a patent for an original medical invention. Dr. Rafiyev earned his PhD in 2013 for his work on preventing laparoscopic complications. He is an Expert of Laparoscopic Surgery, a title awarded by Dr. Ernest Kraas.
Education and Advanced Training
- 2004 – Azerbaijan Medical University – Honors degree in Treatment and Prevention
- 2007 – Vivantes Humboldt Clinic and DrK Clinic Westend, Berlin – Mini-invasive surgery courses
- 2011 – CICE Clermont-Ferrand, France – Prof. Bruhat diploma in advanced endoscopy
- 2013 – PhD in Medical Sciences – Laparoscopic fundoplication research
- 2021 – IRCAD Strasbourg – Training in minimal access surgery
- 2023 – Bariatric Redo Masterclass, Istanbul – Revision bariatric surgery training
Professional Memberships
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)
- International Bariatric Club (IBC)
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