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Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 451 doctors

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Burcin Batman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
4.5
113 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Burcin Batman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
  • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, notably gastric sleeve and gastric balloon.
  • Internationally trained with experience across Turkey.
  • Performed over 1000 obesity surgery cases in 6 years.
  • Member of Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, enhancing his expertise.
  • Holds an Associate Professor title in General Surgery.
  • Member of World Obesity Association and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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4.5
113 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $4842
Gastric balloon $1592 - $2687
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3831 - $3951
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Marco Sariñana
Plastic surgeon
16 years of experience
3.9
19 reviews
Mexico, Mexicali
Hospital de la Familia

Marco Sariñana

Plastic surgeon
16 years of experience
  • Renowned Weight Loss Surgery specialist, Dr. Marco Sariñana.
  • Performs Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Adjustable Gastric Band procedures.
  • Expert in Weight Loss Surgery with high patient satisfaction rates.
  • International experience in Weight Loss surgical approaches and techniques.
  • Secretary of the National Council of Aesthetic Surgery, Mexico.
  • Member of the National Council of Bariatric Surgeons.
  • Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery patients.
  • Holds multiple certifications in Weight Loss and Aesthetic Surgery.
  • Attends global seminars, staying current in Weight Loss Surgery advancements.
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3.9
19 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2775 - $2975
Gastric band $4500 - $5500
Gastric bypass $6900
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Juan Ybarra Munoz
Endocrinologist
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Juan Ybarra Munoz

Endocrinologist

Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

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Abdulcabbar Kartal
Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience
4.6
456 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center

Abdulcabbar Kartal

Colorectal surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Coloproctology
Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
  • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery options: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
  • International training in Turkey, advancing skills in bariatric procedures.
  • Member of Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.
  • Completed a Bariatric Surgery masterclass in 2017.
  • European Society of Coloproctology member, relevant for post-surgical care.
  • Offers online consultations for Weight Loss Surgery candidates.
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4.6
456 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery $18000
Da Vinci gastroectomy $21500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $11000
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez
Gastrointestinal surgeon
44 years of experience
4.7
387 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
  • Expert in Weight Loss Surgery: gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
  • Trained in Spain, advanced methods in bariatric surgery.
  • IFSO-accredited Center for Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.
  • Laparoscopic surgery pioneer, minimal recovery time.
  • Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.
  • Over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries performed.
  • Offers online consultations for weight loss surgery patients.
  • Bachelor and Doctor in Medicine, University of Granada.
  • Specialist certifications in General Surgery and Gastroenterology.
  • Offers courses in laparoscopic techniques globally.
  • Professional member of IFSO, advancing metabolic surgery.
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
General surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

General surgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Specializes in bariatric procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy.
  • Trained internationally in Europe and the United States.
  • Member of Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO).
  • Expert in laparoscopic techniques for weight loss surgery.
  • Associate Professor at the University of Navarre School of Medicine.
  • Belongs to European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
  • Provides online consultations for weight loss surgery patients.
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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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Halil Coskun
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.6
252 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Halil Coskun

General surgeon
24 years of experience
  • Renowned specialist in Weight Loss Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.
  • Trained at Cleveland Clinic Institute of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, USA.
  • Expertise from Diabetes Surgery Center, Cornell Medical School.
  • Focus on gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
  • International practice in the USA and Turkey.
  • Proficient in advanced bariatric procedures for long-term weight management.
  • Active member of key obesity and metabolic surgery institutions.
  • Provides online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.
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4.6
252 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $5500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3750
Gastric balloon $4500
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Kaplan Baha Temizgonul
Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic

Kaplan Baha Temizgonul

Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
Dr. Kaplan BahaTemizgonul is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon with extensive training and experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery, war surgery and bariatric procedures. He has been in practice since 2015 and graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He has several published articles in medical literature. Patients find him easy to talk to.Read more
5.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $4250 - $4400
Gastric balloon $1332.42 - $2558.24
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $5329.67 - $5969.23
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Piotr Major
General surgeon
14 years of experience
4.2
35 reviews
Poland, Jelenia Góra
KCM Clinic

Piotr Major

General surgeon
14 years of experience

accreditations:

The Association of Polish Surgeons
The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
  • Specializes in minimally invasive Weight Loss Surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass.
  • International practice includes training and collaboration in Krakow, Poland.
  • Performed over 1600 bariatric surgeries with low post-surgery infection rates.
  • Not specified in the provided biography.
  • Holds a doctorate emphasizing surgical treatment of morbid obesity.
  • Member of The Association of Polish Surgeons, specializing in surgery.
  • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
  • Offers consultations, potentially suited for remote Weight Loss Surgery patients.
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Sadiq Shakiliyev
General surgeon
12 years of experience
4.1
58 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Kucukcekmece Hospital

Sadiq Shakiliyev

General surgeon
12 years of experience
Dr. Sadiq Shakiliyev is an expert in Gastroenterology specializing in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Gastrointestinal Cancers, and Therapeutic Endoscopy. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu and has studied at several renowned medical institutions.Read more
4.1
58 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric band $4923
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3500 - $4500
Gastric bypass $4796.7
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Mustafa Unal
Plastic surgeon
10 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Parla Clinic

Mustafa Unal

Plastic surgeon
10 years of experience
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Yasar Ozdenkaya
General surgeon
21 years of experience
4.5
457 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Yasar Ozdenkaya

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

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4.5
457 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $10000
Gastroectomy
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $10000
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Grzegorz Kowalski
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.2
35 reviews
Poland, Jelenia Góra
KCM Clinic

Grzegorz Kowalski

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski is an accomplished surgeon specializing in general surgery, oncological surgery, and bariatrics. He holds an MD and a PhD and has served as the head of surgery departments at several institutions. Kowalski is also an author of numerous scientific publications and is a member of various medical societies.Read more
Ibrahim Karatas
General surgeon
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. K Clinics

Ibrahim Karatas

General surgeon
29 years of experience
Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is a General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Type 2 diabetes surgeries. He has trained extensively in advanced laparoscopy and infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. He is an active member of several professional associations and a founding member of the Manisa Breast Surgery Association.Read more
Michal Kazanowski
General surgeon
6 years of experience
4.2
35 reviews
Poland, Jelenia Góra
KCM Clinic

Michal Kazanowski

General surgeon
6 years of experience
Dr. Michal Kazanowski is an endoscopic surgeon specializing in general and oncological surgery. He is an expert in the Allurion Programme and has conducted a webinar on the non-invasive treatment of obesity using the Allurion gastric balloon.Read more
Jumana Baryhe
General practitioner
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Aesthetical Clinic

Jumana Baryhe

General practitioner
10 years of experience
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Antanas Mickevicius
General surgeon
20 years of experience
4.6
94 reviews
Lithuania, Vilnius
Kardiolita Hospital

Antanas Mickevicius

General surgeon
20 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation of Surgery for Obesity

Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

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4.6
94 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $5329.67 - $6395.6
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Mustafa Atabey
General surgeon
10 years of experience
5.0
44 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Health Point World Clinic (former Dr. Soho Clinic)

Mustafa Atabey

General surgeon
10 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation For The Surgery Of Obesity And Metabolic Disorders
Dr. Mustafa Atabey is a Surgeon and Bariatric Surgeon with 17 years of experience, specialized in gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and gastric bypass. He is certified in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, upper and lower gastroenterological endoscopy, and resuscitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Dr. Atabey is a member of various medical associations.Read more
5.0
44 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4100
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Farid Rafiyev
Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews

Farid Rafiyev

Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
Azerbaijan, Baku
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
Azziz Sumer Mp
General surgeon
39 years of experience
4.3
40 reviews

Azziz Sumer Mp

General surgeon
39 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Estophia Hospital
4.3
40 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2456
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3197.8 - $3730.77
Gastric bypass $3725
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