Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 274 doctors

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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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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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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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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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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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$3,000 - $3,000
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
$3,500 - $2,800
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,500 - $2,800
Gastric bypass
$4,000 - $3,500
Omer Yoldass
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ekol International Hospitals
  • He specialized in General Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2001 and 2006. He worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2006 and 2008 and later at Ordu State Hospital between 2008 and 2013. In 2016, he received the title of Associate Professor in the Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir University. In 2015, he received the Turkish Surgical Association Proficiency Exam (Board) Certificate of Achievement. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association, and Hepatobiliary Surgery Association. Between 2014 and 2016, he taught many undergraduate and graduate courses at Izmir University Faculty of Medicine.

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Isil Yurdaisik
  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Menfis Health Novimaj
  • Dr. Isil Yurdaisik is a radiology specialist with notable contributions to research on ionizing radiation exposure in covid-19 patients. She is also known for performing the gastric balloon procedure.
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Michal Dyaczynski
  • New
  • 30 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Poland, Będzin, INTER-MED Clinic
  • Dr. is a highly qualified surgeon with a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree and 2nd degree specialization in general surgery. He has extensive experience in various hospital departments, including General and Oncological Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. He is a member of various medical associations and is the founder of the Silesian Foundation for the Support and Development of Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He is the author and co-author of 20 domestic and foreign publications and over 50 conference reports.

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Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel
  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medistanbul Hospital
  • Dr. Mustafa Sıtkı Yüksel is an experienced general surgeon specializing in obesity and metabolic surgery, advanced laparoscopic and oncologic surgery. He has performed over 2,000 bariatric surgeries and tens of thousands of successful general surgery operations, including procedures like umbilical hernia repair, nephrectomy, small intestine resection, and thyroidectomy. He has also received national board recognition in 2005 and 2016.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,500 - $2,500
Gastric balloon
$1,200 - $2,400
Nail Ersoz
  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Kayseri, SYSTEM HOSPITAL
  • Dr. Nail Ersoz is a highly skilled surgeon with credentials from two major universities and experience from two hospitals. He achieved 1st place in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam and has published many scientific publications. He has expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures.

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Gastric band
$3,000 - $3,000
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$5,700 - $5,700
Ozgur Kavak
  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ekol International Hospitals
  • He completed his medical education at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine between 1990 and 1996, and his residency in General Surgery at Izmir Training and Research Hospital between 2004 and 2008. In 2008, he received the Turkish Surgical Association's Qualification Exam (Board) certificate of success. He is a member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association. He worked as a lecturer at Istanbul Rumeli University between 2017 and 2020. He currently performs Laparoscopic Oncosurgery and Obesity Surgeries. He has many national and international studies and these studies have received many citations.   Having a good command of English, Opr. Dr. Özgür Kavak is married and has two children.

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Thomas W Kraus
  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
    • Specializes in Weight Loss Surgery, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
    • International training in weight loss surgery techniques across Europe and Asia.
    • Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic in Frankfurt, expert in bariatric procedures.
    • No specific weight loss surgery success rates provided in the biography.
    • Not ranked for Weight Loss Surgery in provided information.
    • Holds FACS certification, indicating expertise in surgery.
    • Member of prestigious medical associations, enhancing Weight Loss Surgery expertise.
    • Offers remote consultations for patients seeking Weight Loss Surgery advice.
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Riccardo Rosati
  • 4.5 Good 61 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Professor Riccardo Rosati is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI) Department at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan, Italy. He is a highly experienced surgeon with over 30 years of experience, having completed medical degrees in general medicine and general surgery, as well as specialization in thoracic surgery. He is a member of multiple surgical associations, and has written over 300 publications. His department treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases per year.

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$9,368 - $9,368
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Ahmet Ziya Balta
  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Alfa.Health
  • Medical doctor with 23 years of experience in various positions, including Intern-Medicine Lieutenant, Infirmary Chief Surgeon, Deputy Chief Doctor, and General Surgery Specialist. Currently working as an Assoc. Prof. Dr. in SBU Hamidiye Medicine Faculty General Surgery PB.
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Umut R Gunduz
  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , UK-Turkey Health
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Cemalettin Camci
  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Care in Turkey Clinic
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