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Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad

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Fahad Mawlood

Faran Chaim

  • 4.4 Good • 13 reviews
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Assuta Medical Center
  • Specialist in bariatric surgery at Assuta Medical Center, focusing on helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

    • Skilled in various bariatric procedures tailored to patient needs
    • Works at Assuta Medical Center – a leading facility for weight loss surgery
    • Dedicated to patient safety and long-term weight management success
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$18,000 - $30,000
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Gerhard Prager

  • 4.5 Good • 19 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • 3,000+ bariatric surgeries performed – Professor Prager leads the Obesity Outpatient Clinic at Vienna General Hospital.

    • President of the IFSO-European Chapter
    • Heads the Metabolic Surgery Center at Confraternitaet Private Hospital
    • Member of multiple international bariatric surgery societies
    • Specializes in all types of bariatric procedures
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Ruberto Fausto De

  • 4.5 Good • 12 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, La Madonnina Clinic
  • Specializing in Gastroenterology and Bariatric Surgery at La Madonnina Clinic, Dr. Fausto De focuses on comprehensive weight loss solutions.

    • Handles cases of Obesity with a multidisciplinary approach
    • Experienced in managing Gastritis and Stomach Ulcers related to weight issues
    • Skilled in Bariatric Surgery techniques for effective weight management
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Panurak Rattanapaisorn

  • 5 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Si Racha District, Pacific Garden Hospital
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Panurak Rattanapaisorn

  • 5 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Si Racha District, Pacific Garden Hospital
  • Dr. Panurak Rattanapaisorn is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2011–2016). He completed plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Lerdsin Hospital (2020–2025). He has worked at Police General Hospital since July 2025. He previously completed internships at Somdej Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital (2017–2018) and Police General Hospital (2018–2020).

    Accreditations and memberships include THSAPS, ThPRS, and ISAPS. Strengths include CAD/CAM surgical planning. Advanced training includes the Stuttgart Advanced Rhinoplasty Course and Anatomical Dissection – Nose (2024). He also completed a clinical attachment in facial plastic surgery at Marienhospital Stuttgart in April 2025.

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Özgür Kemik

  • 4.5 Good • 20 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Hermes Clinics (Hermes Clinics A.Ş.)
  • Özgür Kemik is a specialist at the clinic with a surgical career built through Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine’s Department of General Surgery (assistant 1997–2004; academic life started in 2010). His practice combines general surgery and surgical oncology with endoscopic biliary interventions (ERCP) and minimally invasive bariatric surgery, including SILS. He completed ERCP training at SB Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2010–2011) and a Solid Organ Transplantation fellowship at Acıbadem University (2012–2014).
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Chen Chaicharncheep

  • 3 Good • 1 review
  • 9 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Dr. Chen Surgery Hospital International Center
  • Dr. Chen brings international expertise in advanced aesthetic techniques to weight loss surgery, trained in Seoul, Singapore, and Italy.

    • Specializes in minimally-invasive body contouring techniques
    • Trained in Korean advanced fat transfer methods
    • Fellowship in cadaver dissection for deep plane procedures
    • Hands-on experience with rib cartilage techniques
    • International training across Asia and Europe
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Cemal Kara

  • 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • 6,200+ weight-loss and cosmetic procedures over 28 years – Dr. Kara is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with his own patented instrument.

    • Invented a specialized laparoscopic tool for improved patient outcomes
    • Board-certified by the Turkish Surgical Association since 2008
    • Multiple awards in international and national scientific competitions
    • Member of prestigious surgical organizations including Turkish Surgical Association
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,900 - $5,500
Gastric bypass
$5,800 - $7,200
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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent • 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Aydin specializes in bariatric surgery with 37 years of experience, focusing on gastric sleeve and bypass procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery at Türkiye High Specialization Hospital
    • Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
    • Expert in gastric sleeve, gastric band, and bypass surgeries
    • Combines clinical practice with academic research
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,000 - $5,500
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$5,380 - $8,000
Gastric balloon
$3,500 - $3,500
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Walid Eljabu

  • 20 years of experience
  • Germany, Hamburg, Esthétique du Nord
  • Dr. Walid Eljabu is one of the few surgeons triple board-certified in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and trauma surgery. He serves as the Head Surgeon at Esthétique du Nord in Hamburg. Dr. Eljabu specializes in facial rejuvenation, breast surgery, and complex body contouring like inverse abdominoplasty. His background in microsurgery ensures high precision during aesthetic procedures.

    • Triple German Board Certification in Plastic, Hand, and Trauma Surgery.
    • Diplomate of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd).
    • Active member of ISAPS and the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe.
    • Completed specialized surgical training in the UK, Germany, Sweden, and Turkey.
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Gastric balloon
$7,283.2 - $7,283.2
Gastric bypass
$7,283.2 - $7,283.2
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Dr Ozden Gul

  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ÜMRAN TIP MERKEZİ
  • Dr Ozden Gul specializes in minimally invasive weight loss surgery, offering quicker recovery and minimal scarring at Ümran Tip Merkezi.

    • Extensive experience in gastrointestinal and endocrine surgery
    • Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with international patients
    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Performs laparoscopic techniques for faster recovery
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Serdar Kacar

  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Odin Clinic
  • Performed 200+ gastric reduction operations – Dr. Kacar founded the Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital.

    • General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist with over 32 years of experience
    • Associate Professor-General Surgery since 2005
    • Trained in liver transplantation at Akdeniz University
    • Published over 50 international research papers
    • Recipient of multiple Young Researcher Awards
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Gastric balloon
$1,969 - $2,407
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Chen Chaichanchip

  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Chiang Mai, Dr. Chen Clinic
  • Specializing in advanced minimally-invasive body contouring, Dr. Chen honed his skills through fellowships in Korea and Italy.

    • Trained in Seoul for non-surgical face lifting and lip augmentation
    • Completed cadaver dissection courses for deep plane face lift in Italy
    • Expert in liposuction and fat transfer techniques
    • Hands-on training in open rhinoplasty with rib cartilage
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Doctor Nadir Adnan Hacim

  • 4.6 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Specializes in laparoscopic weight loss surgeries including gastric bypass and tube stomach procedures – Dr. Hacim performs advanced bariatric techniques at Erdem Hospital.

    • 17 years of surgical experience in obesity and gastroenterology
    • Member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
    • Performs swallowable gastric balloon procedures for patient comfort
    • Trained at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
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Keerapat Bhiromekraibhak

  • 26 years of experience
  • Thailand, Nonthaburi, Janasia Clinic
  • Dr. Kee specializes in advanced body contouring and liposuction with international training in plastic surgery. His approach combines precision with patient safety.

    • Trained in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and burn reconstruction
    • Fellowships at Saint Dominic Hospital and the University of Tennessee
    • Instructor at Srinakharinwirot University
    • Focuses on innovative surgical techniques
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