Farid Rafiyev

Leading doctor for Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery at JCI-Accredited Hospital — Transfer Included

$4,000

per package

Gastric Sleeve by Surgeon with 900+ Surgeries — 3 Meals by Nutritionist

$3,500

per package

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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)