Gastric Bypass by Surgeon with 900+ Bariatric Procedures — Weight Loss Program
$12,576
/ Ionut Hutopila
21
years of experience
Ionut Hutopila
- Specialization: General surgeon
- 21 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Romanian
- Workplace: Romania, Bucharest, Ponderas Academic Hospital
- Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
Dr. Ionut Hutopila is a general surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He is a Master Surgeon in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, accredited by the US-based SRC. Dr. Hutopila specializes in stomach resection and laparoscopic obesity treatments. He holds a PhD for his research on preventing complications after gastric sleeve surgery.
- Certified as a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in minimally invasive techniques.
- Accredited as a Surgeon of Excellence in both Bariatric and Oncological surgery.
- Maintains membership in the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
- Performs laparoscopic procedures for hiatal hernias and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
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Christina • Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic
Romania
Mar 19, 2026
10/10
One of my biggest fears while living in Romania was a major medical event. When I learned that I needed back surgery I was terrified. I started to research neurosurgeons, and needed up on bookimed, and then to Ponderas. I was becoming more comfortable as we went through setting up the consultation, and once we were there and met the coordinator and the surgeon, we felt much better. They answered all our questions and helped to accommodate the long drive we had to make. After checking in for surgery, the medical staff were so caring and kind. Even the little special touches, as in the picture. I feel like they gave me a good idea of recovery, and what to expect at home. 10/10
The process was very organized and everyone was careful to explain each part of the process. All of the staff were so kind and helpful. The nurses and even the man who transported me to the car was so careful and kind.
The food was pretty bad. At least there was food though.
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Veronica was awesome! She didn’t just help set it up, but she checked on me after and made sure I was ok. Such a blessing for me. Thank you Veronica!
Cristina
United Kingdom
Apr 9, 2026
Everything was handled so well
Waking up from the anesthesia, the first thing I noticed was the calm and attentive presence of the nursing staff. That feeling of being cared for really defined my entire stay. My surgeon was professional and reassuring from the very first consultation for my osteoma. I'm now 15 days post-op, and while recovery is a process, the support has been consistent. Honestly, from the initial planning to the clinic environment itself, I can’t point to a single thing that could have been better. Everything was handled so well. I genuinely felt that the entire team, from the administrative staff to the medical professionals, was excellent.
I could not recommend enough, from bookimed to ponderas hospital, the whole experience was excellent. The complexity of the intervention that I had done was executed flawlessly (osteoma removal/septum correction+turbinotomy). Dr Manea is an exceptional ENT specialist with amazing knowledge and skills, best in the country, he makes sure you feel seen, listen and you understand exactly every step.The hospital is very well equipped and comfortable.Everyone speaks English so communication was clear , smooth and precise . I would like to thank my coordinator Olha from bookimed for all the support and that she made sure I get exactly what I need and request.
Игорь • Coronary angiography
Ukraine
May 12, 2025
Anonymous • CT coronary angiography
Ukraine
May 11, 2025
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Qualifications
Dr. Ionut Hutopila is a general surgeon specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital. He holds the titles of Master Surgeon in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and Surgeon of Excellence from the Surgical Review Corporation. He performs laparoscopic procedures for obesity, gastrointestinal diseases, and hernias to improve patient health outcomes.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Hutopila uses minimally invasive techniques for abdominal and metabolic conditions. He treats gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernias, and abdominal wall hernias. The doctor also performs laparoscopic surgeries for colorectal and gynecological diseases. Additionally, he provides laparoscopic spleen preserving distal pancreatectomy with splenic vessels preservation. His surgical expertise includes:
- Stomach resection (sleeve gastrectomy)
- Revisional bariatric surgery for weight regain
- Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
- Minimally invasive colorectal surgery
- Robotic-assisted pelvic surgery
- Complex abdominal wall reconstruction
Professional Certifications
The specialist holds international accreditations in minimally invasive and oncological surgery. His certifications include:
- 2022 — Doctor in Medicine (PhD) for research on gastric migration prevention
- 2021 — Certification for Oncological Surgery, Ministry of Health of Romania
- 2021 — Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery (SRC, USA)
- 2020 — Master Surgeon in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (SRC, USA)
- 2019 — Fellow of the European Board of Surgery (U.E.M.S. & EAES)
- 2019 — Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (SRC, USA)
- 2019 — FUSETM Certification, Society of American and Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- 2017 — Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Certification, Ministry of Health of Romania
Advanced Training and Courses
Dr. Hutopila participates in international workshops to learn surgical technologies. He has attended training in several countries:
- 2023 — Colorectal Pathology Masterclass, Bucharest, Romania
- 2021 — Fluorescence in surgery workshop, Barcelona, Spain
- 2020 — Bariatric Summit, Istanbul, Turkey
- 2019 — Robotic Hernia Repair Workshop, Athens, Greece
- 2019 — Abdominal wall surgery course, Sevilla, Spain
- 2018 — Laparoscopic colon surgery, Kepler University, Linz, Austria
- 2017 — Surgical technology and devices summit, Connecticut, USA
- 2017 — Complex abdominal wall reconstruction, Exeter, United Kingdom
- 2015 — Advanced Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery, Bucharest, Romania
- 2014 — Advanced Workshop on Gastric Cancer, Bucharest, Romania
- 2013 — Laparoscopic techniques in abdominal wall defects repair, Bucharest, Romania
- 2012 — Minimally Invasive Techniques in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Bucharest, Romania
- 2012 — Laparoscopic Lower GI Surgery, University of Dundee, Scotland
- 2011 — Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery, University of Dundee, Scotland
- 2010 — Laparoscopic techniques in Gynecological surgery, Bucharest, Romania
- 2009 — Getting Started in Laparoscopic Surgery, Bucharest, Romania
- 2008 — Modern technologies in Thoracic surgery, Bucharest, Romania
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Hutopila contributes to medical literature by researching bariatric surgery techniques. He has authored several papers and book chapters. He also serves as a co-author for over 40 conference presentations. His publications include:
- "Reconstruction of the phreno–esophageal ligament (R-PEL) prevents the intrathoracic migration after sleeve gastrectomy" (Surgical Endoscopy, 2023)
- "Hiatal Hernia is more frequent than expected in bariatric patients" (Chirurgia, 2019)
- "Re-sleeve gastrectomy – An efficient revisional bariatric procedure" (Chirurgia, 2019)
- "Gastroesophageal Reflux Before Metabolic Surgery" (Chirurgia, 2018)
- "Laparoscopic Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Vessels Preservation" (Chirurgia, 2018)
- "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Obesity" (Chapter in Textbook of Pathology and Esophageal Surgery, 2017)
Professional Memberships
The doctor is a member of several international and national surgical societies:
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
- Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques (RAES)
- Romanian Society for Metabolic Surgery (RSMS)
- Romanian College of Physicians
- Romanian Society of Surgery
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