Best bariatric surgeons in Frankfurt am Main: TOP 2 doctors

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Plamen Staikov

3.9 Good • 14 reviews
31 years of experience
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Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Sachsenhausen Hospital
- Top bariatric surgeon Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in weight loss surgery.
- Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision bariatric surgeries.
- International practice in Germany, Switzerland, and France for specialized training.
- Success in improving patient quality of life through weight loss surgery.
- Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital with a focus on obesity treatment.
- Certified in bariatric surgery from The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg.
- Da Vinci certified surgeon, utilizing advanced robotic surgery techniques.
- Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
- Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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3.9 Good

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Thomas W Kraus

4.4 Good • 52 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
- Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
- International training in weight loss surgery techniques across Europe and Asia.
- Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt, expert in bariatric procedures.
- No specific weight loss surgery success rates provided in the biography.
- Not ranked for Weight Loss Surgery in provided information.
- Holds FACS certification, indicating expertise in surgery.
- Member of prestigious medical associations, enhancing Weight Loss Surgery expertise.
- Offers remote consultations for patients seeking Weight Loss Surgery advice.
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4.4 Good

52 reviews

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