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Best bariatric surgeons in Italy: TOP 6 doctors

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Riccardo Rosati

  • 4.6 Excellent 64 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Leads one of Italy's most recognized high-volume centers for esophageal surgery at San Raffaele, treating over 2,000 surgical cases annually.

    • Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for foregut and large bowel diseases
    • Board-certified in both general and thoracic surgery
    • Author of 300+ scientific publications
    • Member of 10+ prestigious surgical societies including The American College of Surgeons
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Gastric bypass
$10,687.26 - $10,687.26
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Ruberto Fausto De

  • 4.7 Excellent 10 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, La Madonnina Clinic
  • Specializing in Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery at La Madonnina Clinic, Dr. Fausto De focuses on comprehensive weight loss solutions.

    • Handles cases of Obesity with a multidisciplinary approach
    • Experienced in managing Gastritis and Stomach Ulcers related to weight issues
    • Skilled in Bariatric Surgery techniques for effective weight management
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Antonio Braun

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • 500+ successful laparoscopic Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive weight loss surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • 25+ years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
    • Trained at Johns Hopkins in hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgery
    • Member of Italian Society of Obesity Surgery (SICOB)
    • Focuses on complex GERD cases and reducing post-op complications
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Gastric bypass
$17,504 - $17,504
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$16,410 - $16,410
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Luigi Masoni

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
  • Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni pioneered a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and specializes in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries.

    • 35+ years of experience in general and colorectal surgery
    • Trained in Colorectal Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    • Lecturer at University of Rome 'La Sapienza'
    • Awarded for innovative laparoscopic techniques
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Ismail Ayman

  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Dr. Ayman specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, performing over 1,000 surgeries annually at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • 20+ years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
    • Advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top Italian and Belgian institutions
    • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
    • Performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass procedures
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Gastric bypass
$17,504 - $17,504
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$16,410 - $16,410
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Paolo Gentileschi

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
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41 years of experienceComplex gastrointestinal obesity casesLeads Italy's top esophageal surgery center with 2,000+ annual cases. Dual-certified in general and thoracic surgery with 300+ publications.
Italy
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Bariatric SurgerySpecializes in both Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery, offering a holistic approach to weight loss. Based at La Madonnina Clinic in Milan.
Italy
Price on request
27 years of experienceMinimally invasive GERD surgerySpecializes in laparoscopic Fundoplication techniques with 500+ procedures. Trained at Johns Hopkins and member of Italy's top surgical societies.
Italy
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37 years of experienceMinimally invasive colorectal surgeriesPioneered a bilio-intestinal bypass technique – specializes in minimally invasive approaches. Trained at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Italy
from $175
21 years of experienceMinimally invasive bariatric proceduresSpecializes in minimally invasive techniques – performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass. Active member of IFSO with advanced training from top European institutions.
Italy
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