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Farid Rafiyev

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19 years of experience
Location: Azerbaijan, Baku
Clinic:
4.7
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
Dr. Farid Rafiyev holds the prestigious International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification and is a recognized expert in laparoscopic surgery.
- Published 21 articles and developed 3 effective proposals in bariatric surgery
- Full member of IFSO, IBC, ASMBS, and ELSA – major global bariatric societies
- PhD in medical sciences with a focus on preventing laparoscopic complications
- Trained in advanced techniques in Berlin, France, and Strasbourg
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Bookimed Insights: Top Weight Loss Surgery Specialists in Azerbaijan (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 6036 requests for Weight Loss Surgery in Azerbaijan, collaborating with 1 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.

Rank	Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
#1	Farid Rafiyev	19 years of experience	Laparoscopic bariatric surgery	Bronze-certified in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence. Member of major global bariatric societies (IFSO, IBC, ASMBS, ELSA) with PhD in laparoscopic complication prevention.	Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku Azerbaijan	Price on request

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20 top ranked Weight Loss Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Top 5 Weight Loss Surgery doctors on Bookimed.com:

Farid Rafiyev

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Top 1 hospital for Weight Loss Surgery:

Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku