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Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors Abroad

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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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Taha Somnez

  • 5 Excellent • 2 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Surprise Experts Clinic
  • Named Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey – Dr. Somnez brings 15 years of expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

    • Specializes in obesity-related procedures with high success rates
    • Member of multiple prestigious societies including ISAPS and EBOPRAS
    • Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
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Gastric balloon
$2,200 - $3,500
Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $5,500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,200 - $4,800
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Rodrigo Prieto Aldape

  • 18 years of experience
  • Mexico, Guadalajara, Dr. Rodrigo Prieto Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Center - Guadalajara, Mexico
  • 3,500+ successful bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Prieto specializes exclusively in weight loss and metabolic surgery.

    • 18 years of surgical experience with a focus on bariatrics
    • Board-certified in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
    • Chief of the Bariatric Surgery Unit at Civil Hospital of Guadalajara
    • Head of Education Committee for Mexican College of Bariatric Surgery
    • Author of eight peer-reviewed publications on obesity treatment
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
$6,785 - $7,285
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,770 - $6,270
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
$6,900 - $15,000
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Specialist Surgeon Doctor Rafail Ibayev

  • 4.6 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Expert in laparoscopic and open bariatric surgeries – Dr. Ibayev specializes in obesity disorders at Erdem Hospital.

    • Performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries
    • Skilled in both laparoscopic and open surgical techniques
    • Treats a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions
    • Offers endoscopic placement of gastric balloons
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Gabriel Rosales

  • 19 years of experience
  • Mexico, Coahuila, OBESITY FREE-DR. GABRIEL ROSALES GENERAL AND BARIATRIC SURGERY
  • 8,000+ gastric sleeve and Lap Band procedures – Dr. Rosales specializes in life-changing bariatric surgery at Christus Muguerza High Specialty Hospital.

    • Board-certified in general surgery with advanced laparoscopic training
    • Member of IFSO, ASMBS, and SAGES – leading bariatric surgery organizations
    • Fluent in both English and Spanish for international patients
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,200 - $5,900
Gastric balloon
$5,400 - $5,400
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Gokhan Yilmaz

  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol University Pendik Hospital
  • Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Dr. Yilmaz combines academic expertise with extensive surgical experience in obesity treatments.

    • Specializes in gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries
    • Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
    • Practiced at multiple state and research hospitals
    • Currently affiliated with Medipol University Pendik Hospital
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Osman Aktas

  • 4.4 Good • 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Avicenna International Hospital
  • Specializing in laparoscopic weight loss surgery since 1995 – Dr. Aktas trained in Germany and focuses on minimally invasive procedures at Avicenna International Hospital.

    • Over 34 years of experience in metabolic and obesity surgery
    • Performs advanced procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy
    • Expert in complex cancer surgeries including the Whipple procedure
    • Pioneers techniques to reduce complication risks
    • Focuses on sustainable weight loss and improved quality of life
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Gastric bypass
$3,921.72 - $3,921.72
Stomach resection
$2,801.23 - $2,801.23
Gastric balloon
$1,680.74 - $2,801.23
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Alpaslan Terzi

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi combines 27 years of surgical expertise with academic leadership in bariatric and metabolic procedures.

    • Specializes in gastric bypass and sleeve surgeries
    • Professor at Zirve University – trains future surgeons
    • Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
    • Certified in advanced surgical research techniques
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Mehmet Recep Tepebasi

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Dr. Tepebasi specializes in minimally invasive gastric balloon procedures at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

    • Focuses on tailored diet plans and follow-up care
    • Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive support
    • Provides nutritional coaching and emotional guidance
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Mohamed Abdullah Tawfik

  • 4.9 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • 5000+ treatments performed
  • Egypt, Cairo, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Tawfik
  • Mohamed Abdullah Tawfik is a specialist at the clinic in Egypt, with 11+ years of experience and 5,000+ successful bariatric and body-contouring operations. His practice focuses on laparoscopic weight-loss procedures such as Sleeve Gastrectomy and SASI, alongside Gynecomastia treatment and Abdominoplasty for post-weight-loss skin tightening. He also describes using an EasySurge stapler in sleeve gastrectomy.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,000 - $3,000
Gastric bypass
$2,000 - $3,000
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
$3,000 - $4,000
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Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz

  • 4.6 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Erdem Hospital
  • Professor Doctor Ali Solmaz specializes in bariatric surgery with over 19 years of experience at Erdem Hospital.

    • Associate Professor with extensive training at Marmara University
    • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
    • Editorial board member for leading gastroenterology and surgical journals
    • Specializes in gastric bypass, sleeve, band, and balloon procedures
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Preeti Yadav

  • 16 years of experience
  • India, Gurgaon, Konarc Aesthetics
  • Dr. Preeti Yadav offers holistic cosmetic surgery solutions with over 16 years of experience at Konarc Aesthetics in Gurgaon.

    • Specializes in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures
    • Female plastic surgeon with a deep understanding of body image concerns
    • Takes a personalized approach to address each patient's unique needs
    • Performs comprehensive body contouring procedures
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Doc Dr Ali Durmus

  • 4.7 Excellent • 5 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions
  • Pioneered laparoscopic obesity surgery in Turkey – Dr. Durmus has performed 1,100+ bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.

    • 27 years of experience in general surgery
    • Ranked among Turkey's top 10 general surgeons
    • Assistant Professor at Nişantaşı University
    • Trained dozens of surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques
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Post-bariatric plastic surgery
$4,000 - $7,500
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Nail Ersoz

  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Kayseri, SYSTEM HOSPITAL
  • Ranked 1st in the Turkish Surgery Association Board Exam – Dr. Nail Ersoz brings surgical excellence to weight loss procedures.

    • Specializes in obesity-related surgeries with a focus on patient safety
    • Published multiple national scientific publications on surgical techniques
    • Trained at Erciyes and Fırat Universities
    • Gained experience at Sevgi and Dünyam Hospitals
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Gastric balloon
$2,200 - $3,300
Gastric band
$3,000 - $4,500
Gastroectomy
$6,000 - $11,000
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Samed Gin

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Can Hospitals Turkey
  • Dr. Samed Gin brings over a decade of surgical expertise to weight loss procedures, with specialized training from Ege University and Montefiore Medical Center.

    • Trained in liver and kidney transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center
    • Performs a range of bariatric surgeries with precision
    • Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
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Jaydeep Palep

  • 25 years of experience
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Pioneer of Banded Bypass and Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy in India – Dr. Palep was among the first trained in Los Angeles for these advanced techniques.

    • 25 years specializing in minimally invasive weight loss surgeries
    • 90%+ diabetic patients achieve insulin independence post-surgery
    • Trained in robotic GI surgery in Italy – known for precision
    • Handles complex revision cases and previously failed procedures
    • Leads an IEF-certified Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,500 - $7,000
Biliopancreatic diversion
$6,000 - $9,000
Gastric balloon
$2,200 - $3,500
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Professor Burhan Mayir Md

  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya, Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic
  • Pioneer in single-port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy – a minimally invasive approach to weight loss surgery at Prof. Dr. Burhan Mayir Scarless Sleeve Clinic.

    • Specializes in metabolic and bariatric surgery with extensive experience
    • Performs gastric bypass and revisional bariatric surgeries
    • Published over 60 articles in national and international journals
    • Presented 100+ abstracts at congresses worldwide
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
$4,200 - $6,500
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
$3,500 - $9,000
Metabolic surgery
$3,800 - $6,500
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Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez

  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Mexico, Tijuana, LIMARP Bariatric Surgery Center
  • Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez is a skilled surgeon with expertise in general and bariatric surgery. She is a certified member of the Mexican Council of Surgery and has renewed her certification several times. Dr. Pompa holds credentials in both general and bariatric surgery. She is also certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.

    Dr. Pompa is a member of the Mexican Association of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Internationally, she belongs to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Bariatric Club, the International Federation for Obesity, and the French Society of Digestive Surgery. She is also a member of the Harvard Alumni Association. Dr. Pompa often attends and speaks at major medical conferences, helping to advance her field.

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