Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 282 doctors

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Ahmed Ammar
  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Egypt, Cairo, Dr. Ahmed Ammar Clinic
  • Dr Ahmed M. Ammar 

    Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon

    Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery 

    Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

    MB Bch, MSc Surgery, MD Surgery, MRCS England 

    Member of the European Hernia Society 

    Dr Ammar has a 10 year experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He is specialized in laparoscopic procedures involving laparoscopic repairs of different types of hernias, bariatric procedures, biliary procedures. 

    Surgeries are performed in the best hospitals well known for its safety and hospitality standards, using the best laparoscopic instruments and setting. 

    A lifelong follow up of our patients is always provided

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$1,500 - $2,000
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
$2,500 - $3,500
Gastric bypass
$3,100 - $3,200
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Dr Ercan Yalcin
  • 4.2 Good 8 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. K Clinics
  • Applied Treatments:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases Treatment
    • Gastrointestinal System Surgery
    • Obesity Surgery
    • Metabolic Surgery (Type 2/Diabetes Treatment)
    • Cancer Surgery
    • Endocrine Surgery
    • Treatment of Anorectal Diseases

    Education and Expertise

    1990 - 1996 - Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience
    1996 - 2000 - SSK Outer Door Training Hospital
    2001 - 2003 - Arhavi SSK Hospital
    2003 - 2006 - Borcka SSK Hospital
    2007 - 2022 - Private Eregli Anatolian Hospital

    2022 - Private Silivri Anatolian Hospital

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,735 - $2,735
Gastric balloon
$1,500 - $1,800
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$2,352 - $2,571
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Antanas Mickevicius
  • 4.6 Excellent 113 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
$5,261 - $6,313
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Halil Alis
  • 4.7 Excellent 45 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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Omer Avlanmis
  • 4.5 Good 224 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
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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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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
$4,829 - $5,040
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,777 - $3,988
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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
$12,625 - $12,625
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Mirhan Tosun
  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
  • Dr. Mirhan Tosun is a renowned specialist in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. His expertise includes procedures such as Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, and Gastric balloon. He acquired his medical education and specialization training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He has held various roles in medical institutions and academia throughout his career.
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Gastric bypass
$3,682 - $4,735
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Plamen Staikov
  • 3.9 Good 14 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Sachsenhausen Hospital
    • Top bariatric surgeon Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in weight loss surgery.
    • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision bariatric surgeries.
    • International practice in Germany, Switzerland, and France for specialized training.
    • Success in improving patient quality of life through weight loss surgery.
    • Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital with a focus on obesity treatment.
    • Certified in bariatric surgery from The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg.
    • Da Vinci certified surgeon, utilizing advanced robotic surgery techniques.
    • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
    • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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Stomach resection
$33,350 - $33,350
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Victor Diaconu
  • New
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Romania, Bucharest, Nord by provita hospital
  • Dr. Victor Diaconu is a highly regarded expert in bariatric surgery, performing a high volume of surgeries annually. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in using mechanical stapling technology in various procedures like Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Stomach stapling, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric balloon, and Gastric band.
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Ahmet Turkoglu
  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
  • Dr. Ahmet Turkoglu is a specialist in general surgery with a focus on weight-loss procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon treatment. His contributions to the medical field, particularly in the area of obesity surgery, are recognized through his work in medically reviewing content and providing expert insights.
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Gastric bypass
$3,682 - $4,735
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Metehan Gumus
  • 4 Good 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Reyap Hospital
  • Dr. Metehan Gumus is an experienced general surgeon with a focus on gastric procedures and breast surgery. He has contributed significantly to scientific research, with several publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
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Gastric bypass
$3,682 - $4,735
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Luigi Masoni
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Italy, Rome, Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
  • Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a seasoned general surgeon with a specialty in Oncology and General Surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Masoni has innovated a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and won an award for performing a total proctocolectomy with a three trocars technique.
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Volkan Tümentemur
  • 4.8 Excellent 7 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipunto Clinic
  • Volkan TUMENTEMUR is a specialist in General Surgery who obtained his medical education at KARADENİZ TECHNİC University Faculty of Medicine in 2005.
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Stomach stapling
$3,100 - $3,100
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Gastric band
$3,000 - $3,000
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Isa Kaman
  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Tekirdag, Dr. Kaman Health Travel
  • Education

    • 1996 — graduated from Beypazarı High School
    • 2002 — graduated from the Istanbul University Medicine Faculty, academic title: general surgery.

    Work experience

    • 2003-2004 — Yeşilyurt State Hospital, family physician
    • 2005-2010 — Istanbul Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
    • 2012-2016 — Çerkezköy Government Hospital
    • 2016 — Private Optimed Hospital.

    Membership in organizations

    • The Turkish Surgeons Association
    • The Turkish Medical Association.

     

     

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Abdelkhalek
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Egypt, Alexandria, Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek's Clinic
  • Medical Doctorate in surgery

    Consultant of laparoscopic and weight loss surgeries

    Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, England

    Member and instructor At Alexandria Endoscopic Association (ALEXEA)

    Member of the Egyptian Society for Obesity Surgery 

    Member of the Egyptian Society for laparoscopic surgeons 

    World renowned for his expertise in Obesity Surgery 

    Reviewer in many international journals (Obesity Surgery, International journal of surgery, Surgical Endoscopy)

    Whatclinic service award 2023 for serving patients from all around the world 

     

     

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Stomach stapling
$2,800 - $3,800
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,800 - $3,800
Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $4,800
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