Best bariatric surgeons in Germany: TOP 3 doctors

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Thomas W Kraus

4.5 Good • 52 reviews
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Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions for weight loss and gastrointestinal conditions, earning national recognition in Germany.
- Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for obesity surgery
- Founder and Director of the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
- Head of an award-winning interdisciplinary center for pancreatic and liver treatments
- Trained at top global institutions including Johns Hopkins and Kyoto University
- Uses advanced intraoperative visualization for precise surgical outcomes
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4.5 Good

52 reviews

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Viktor Alexander Krol

4 Good • 1 review
26 years of experience
Germany, Dusseldorf, St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
Dr. Krol leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic weight loss procedures.
- Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
- Uses the latest surgical and endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment
- Directs a center with high-standard certification for comprehensive care
- Combines expertise in metabolic and gastrointestinal health
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4 Good

1 review

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Peter Schenker

4.7 Excellent • 61 reviews
19 years of experience
Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
Chief Surgeon at Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center – Prof. Schenker leads a department pioneering robotic and minimally invasive weight loss surgery.
- 15+ years specializing in visceral and gastrointestinal oncology surgery
- Pioneered modern techniques in minimally invasive procedures
- Coordinates multidisciplinary care at Pancreatic Cancer Centre
- Lectures at medical universities and conducts surgical workshops
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4.7 Excellent

61 reviews

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Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Thomas W Kraus		Minimally invasive weight loss surgery	Pioneer in advanced bariatric techniques with 3,000+ procedures. Head of an award-winning surgical center and trained at Johns Hopkins and Kyoto University.	Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus) Germany	Price on request
Viktor Alexander Krol	26 years of experience	Bariatric surgery and endoscopic weight loss	Leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center with advanced surgical and endoscopic techniques. Combines gastroenterology and internal medicine expertise for comprehensive metabolic care.	St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf Germany	Price on request
Peter Schenker	19 years of experience	Minimally invasive weight loss procedures	Leads a department advancing robotic surgery techniques for obesity. Chief Surgeon of Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center with active academic roles.	Medical Center in Solingen Germany	Price on request