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Best Obesity bariatric surgeons in Spain: TOP 9 doctors

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Juan Ybarra Munoz
Endocrinologist
4.7
400 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Juan Ybarra Munoz

Endocrinologist

Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

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Carlos Ballesta Lopez
Gastrointestinal surgeon
44 years of experience
4.7
400 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Carlos Ballesta Lopez

Gastrointestinal surgeon
44 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
  • Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in the treatment of obesity with over 30 years of experience.
  • He utilizes laparoscopic surgery, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery to manage obesity.
  • He has trained and practiced at clinics in Spain and Latin America, contributing to his extensive international experience.
  • He is the Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center, which is accredited by IFSO for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
  • He is a member of the Medical Board at Teknon Medical Center, committed to maintaining high medical standards.
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
General surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
400 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

General surgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Specialist in obesity treatment through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
  • Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and metabolic surgery.
  • Has experience practicing at medical institutions in Spain, focusing on advanced surgical techniques.
  • Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Navarre School of Medicine (1996-2003).
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO) and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
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Gontrand Lopez-nava Breviere
Gastroenterologist
32 years of experience

Gontrand Lopez-nava Breviere

Gastroenterologist
32 years of experience
Spain, Madrid
Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro
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Gontrand López-Nava
4.6
16 reviews
Spain, Madrid
HM Hospitales

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Stefania Klintsova
Psychologist
8 years of experience

Stefania Klintsova

Psychologist
8 years of experience
Spain, Valencia
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Find out about the best doctors here

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

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Obesity doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Obesity doctors in the world?

The specialist’s CV contains details about the doctor’s expertise and work experience, education, scientific research, and languages spoken. Compare information on several specialists, read carefully about their experience, success rates, and methods they apply. Make sure the chosen doctor has relevant experience in the treatment of a medical issue you are looking for. Read reviews of patients who had a consultation with the chosen specialist.

Famous Obesity doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a doctor's consultation?

The price for the consultation on Obesity varies between experts and depends on certain factors, such as:

  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
  • the medical degree and educational background
  • the doctor’s workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Where you go for medical treatment

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Gema Frübecke
5.0
6 reviews
Spain, Pamplona
Clinica Universidad de Navarra (Navarra Hospital)

Director of Obesity Therapy Department

Specialist in endocrinology and nutrition

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