Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 272 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood
Burcin Batman
  • 4.5 Good 147 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • Dr. Burçin Batman is an Associate Professor, who has studied and worked in the field of medicine, including Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic inguinal and umbilical hernias. He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, World Obesity Association, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, Society of Endocrine Surgery, and National Society for Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery, and has experience working at Firat University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Mus Bulanik State Hospital, and LIV Hospital.

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Gastric bypass
$4,842 - $4,842
Gastric balloon
$1,313 - $1,641
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,859 - $3,975
Abdulcabbar Kartal
  • 4.6 Excellent 481 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • 650+ treatments performed
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. is a highly experienced surgeon with a specialization from Istanbul University and experience from various hospitals in Turkey. He is a member of multiple surgical societies and has completed various courses and certifications in the field of surgery.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$11,000 - $11,000
Marco Sariñana
  • 4.1 Good 21 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexicali, Hospital de la Familia
  • Dr. Marco Sariñana is a distinguished Aesthetic & Weight Loss Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Cosmetic surgeries. Known as the 'Complete Makeover Doctor', he has performed over 2,000 weight loss surgeries and 1,000 cosmetic procedures. Dr. Sariñana frequently participates in medical conferences throughout Mexico, sharing his expertise in weight loss surgery techniques and cosmetic procedures.
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Gastric band
$4,500 - $5,500
Gastric balloon
$2,850 - $2,900
Carlos Ballesta Lopez
  • 4.7 Excellent 404 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

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Gastroectomy
$41,246 - $51,557
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Gastric band
$17,529 - $19,592
Juan Ybarra Munoz
  • 4.7 Excellent 404 reviews
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

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Gastroectomy
$41,246 - $51,557
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Gastric band
$17,529 - $19,592
Halil Coskun
  • 4.6 Excellent 304 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Halil Coskun is a renowned bariatric surgery specialist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in operations including Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy), and Gastric balloon. Known for his contributions to the field, Dr. Coskun has conducted more than 5,000 treatments and has a respected academic profile.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,750 - $3,750
Gastric balloon
$4,500 - $4,500
Gastric bypass
$3,391 - $3,391

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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
  • 4.7 Excellent 404 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • General and digestive tract surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Has held Associate Clinical Lecturer and Lecturer positions at the University of Navarre School of Medicine. Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

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Gastroectomy
$41,246 - $51,557
Doctor's visit
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Gastric band
$17,529 - $19,592
Kaplan Baha Temizgonul
  • 5 Excellent 10 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
  • 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.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,506 - $3,918
Stomach stapling
$3,506 - $3,918
Gastric bypass
$3,918 - $4,743
Piotr Major
  • 3.8 Good 52 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Prof. Major is a highly experienced general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques and the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, having performed over 1600 bariatric procedures. He holds a doctorate and is a member of The Association of Polish Surgeons and The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,508 - $5,508
Gastric balloon
$3,044 - $3,044
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$6,692 - $7,001
Yasar Ozdenkaya
  • 4.5 Good 464 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • 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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Gastric bypass
$10,000 - $10,000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$10,000 - $10,000
Grzegorz Kowalski
  • 3.8 Good 52 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • 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.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,508 - $5,508
Gastric balloon
$3,044 - $3,044
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$6,692 - $7,001
Omer Avlanmis
  • 4.5 Good 221 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.
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Gastric balloon
$2,600 - $3,600
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Gastric bypass
$4,250 - $4,750
Hasan Erdem
  • 4.7 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
  • Prof. Dr. Hasan Erdem is a renowned expert in general, bariatric, and metabolic surgery with over two decades of experience. His work includes 478 scientific publications and he was recognized as an Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions in 2018. His surgical repertoire includes gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and is particularly known for his innovative surgical methods.
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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik is a senior oncologist specializing in cancer management using minimally invasive techniques. He is proficient in operations such as Removal of liver cancer, Liver transplant, and Gastric bypass among others. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, cytoreductive surgery, and kidney transplantation. He is a member of several professional associations and has held significant leadership positions in his career.
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Antanas Mickevicius
  • 4.6 Excellent 110 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Kardiolita Hospital
  • 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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Gastric bypass
$5,156 - $6,187
Halil Alis
  • 4.7 Excellent 42 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Hasan Erdem
  • 4.8 Excellent 19 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. HE Obesity Clinic
  • Dr. HE is a General Surgery Specialist and Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions. He has vast experience in the field, having worked in various hospitals in Turkey and having completed certificates and courses such as Anorectal Physiology Course, Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course. He is a member of several organizations such as International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Turkish Surgical Association, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, and Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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Gastric bypass
$4,733 - $4,939
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,702 - $3,908
Asim Uslu
  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Care in Turkey Clinic
  • Dr. Asim Uslu is a respected Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, recognized for his personalized cosmetic procedures. He has been awarded as the 'Doctor of the Year' in Antalya and is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD). He specializes in a range of operations including Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and more.
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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

    Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

    • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
    • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
    • thyroidectomy
    • nephrectomy
    • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$7,613 - $7,613
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Da Vinci gastroectomy
$12,374 - $12,374
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