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Best Obesity doctors: TOP 138 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood

Burcin Batman

  • 4.6 Excellent 209 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Assoc. Prof. Burcin Batman has performed 1,100+ obesity surgeries with a remarkable 0.1% complication rate at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Specializes in metabolic and bariatric surgeries like sleeve gastrectomy
    • Associate Professor at Istinye University's General Surgery Department
    • Performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures
    • Offers comprehensive pre- and post-operative support
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Vahit Mutluu

  • 4.5 Good 51 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Vahit Mutlu has performed 900+ bariatric procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility ensuring international standards.

    • 12 years of experience in general and bariatric surgery
    • Specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon procedures
    • Research background from Ondokuz Mayis University's surgery department
    • Personally analyzes each patient's documents for tailored treatment plans
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,250 - $7,750
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$6,400 - $6,400
Gastric bypass
$2,000 - $2,500
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Kaplan Baha Temizgonul

  • 5 Excellent 14 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
  • 1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and long-term patient follow-up at Lotus Bariatrics Clinic.

    • 18 years of experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery
    • Follows patients up to 17 years post-surgery for sustained results
    • Founder of Lotus Bariatrics Clinic with personalized treatment plans
    • Trained in advanced laparoscopy and war surgery techniques
    • Graduated from Pamukkale University – cradle of sleeve gastrectomy in Turkey
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Gastric balloon
$1,000 - $1,600
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,930 - $4,500
Gastric bypass
$4,430 - $5,000
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez

  • 4.7 Excellent 438 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Carlos Ballesta Lopez has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries, pioneering minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and recovery time.

    • Head of Bariatric Surgery Department at Centro Médico Teknon
    • 45 years of clinical experience in general and digestive surgery
    • IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic and bariatric surgery
    • Specializes in gastric bypass and other weight loss procedures
    • Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center in Barcelona and Granada
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Gastric band
$5,000 - $11,000
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.8 Excellent 165 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Guner Cakmak specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery – with 43+ international publications and 9 awards in surgical excellence.

    • Over two decades of experience in advanced surgical techniques
    • Expert in minimally invasive procedures for obesity and gastrointestinal issues
    • Fluent in English, German, and Turkish for international patients
    • Performs complex metabolic and weight-loss surgeries
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$2,840 - $2,740
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,500 - $2,600
Gastric band
$2,840 - $2,840
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Enrique Pliego Esquivel

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Mexico, Cancún, Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice
  • Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon with over 8 years of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery.

    • Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
    • Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
    • Focuses on personalized care for obesity and related conditions
    • Treats complications from bariatric surgery and gastroesophageal reflux
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,980 - $7,000
Biliopancreatic diversion
$5,500 - $9,350
Gastric bypass
$6,300 - $7,300
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20 top ranked Obesity doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

  • 4.7 Excellent 438 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Expert in minimally invasive surgery for obesity, performing laparoscopic procedures at Centro Médico Teknon.

    • Specialist in digestive tract surgery with years of experience
    • Member of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO)
    • Lectured on laparoscopic surgery at the University of Navarre
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Gastric band
$5,000 - $11,000
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Cemalettin Aydin

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 37 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Aydin specializes in obesity surgery, with expertise in gastric sleeve procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
    • Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
    • Specializes in bariatric surgical interventions
    • Over 15 years of surgical experience
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$5,380 - $8,000
Gastric balloon
$3,500 - $3,500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,000 - $5,500
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Mehmet Guler

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • 900+ procedures performed – Dr. Guler is a professor specializing in gastrointestinal surgery and obesity treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

    • 33 years of surgical experience
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Obesity Surgery and other prestigious associations
    • Professor at Istanbul Aydin University
    • Trained at Hacettepe and Baskent Universities
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • 900+ obesity and metabolic procedures performed – Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci became Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012.

    • 22 years of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
    • Specializes in advanced laparoscopic and metabolic surgery
    • Ranked first in Turkey's subspecialty exam for general surgeons
    • Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,880 - $5,000
Gastric bypass
$5,500 - $8,500
Gastric balloon
$1,750 - $1,750
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Farid Rafiyev

  • 4.7 Excellent 16 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
  • Dr. Farid Rafiyev holds the International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification, a prestigious recognition in bariatric surgery. He works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

    • Published 21 articles and developed 3 effective proposals
    • Full member of IFSO, IBC, ASMBS, and ELSA
    • PhD in medical sciences with focus on laparoscopic complications
    • Trained in Berlin, France, and Strasbourg for advanced techniques
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Riccardo Rosati

  • 4.6 Excellent 66 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
  • Head of Gastrointestinal Surgery at San Raffaele – leads one of Italy's most recognized high-volume centers for esophageal surgery.

    • Over 2,000 surgical cases treated annually in his department
    • Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for foregut and large bowel diseases
    • Board-certified in both general and thoracic surgery
    • Author of 300+ scientific publications
    • Member of 10+ prestigious surgical societies including The American College of Surgeons
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Gastric bypass
$10,686.24 - $10,686.24
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Cemal Kara

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • Over 6,200 weight-loss and cosmetic procedures performed in 26 years – Dr. Kara is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with his own patented instrument.

    • Board-certified in general surgery since 2008
    • Invented a specialized laparoscopic surgical tool for improved patient outcomes
    • Member of Turkish Surgical Association and other prestigious medical organizations
    • Practices at Medical Park İzmir Hospital – a leading facility
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,749.44 - $4,749.44
Gastric bypass
$6,530.48 - $6,530.48
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Mete Akin

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor at Akdeniz University with a focus on gastroenterology, offering specialized care for obesity at Medical Park Antalya.

    • 23 years in internal medicine and gastroenterology
    • Subspecialty in gastroenterology from Süleyman Demirel University
    • Academic roles include Assistant and Associate Professor positions
    • Professional experience in both university and state hospitals
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
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Halil Alis

  • 4.9 Excellent 53 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a renowned laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon with extensive research contributions in obesity and metabolic management.

    • Specializes in laparoscopic bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeries
    • Active member of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
    • Published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals
    • Holds multiple international surgical society memberships
    • Professor with specialty training from Istanbul University
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Antanas Mickevicius

  • 4.7 Excellent 136 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Antanas Mickevičius leads bariatric surgery programs at prestigious hospitals in Lithuania and the UK, with training from top European centers.

    • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve, and complex revisional surgeries
    • Trained at Sweden's Sahlgrenska and London's Whittington hospitals
    • Member of IFSO and European bariatric surgery societies
    • Teaches other surgeons laparoscopic techniques
    • Uses latest German-made Karl Storz equipment
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Gastric bypass
$5,936.8 - $7,124.16
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Abdelkhalek

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • 1300+ treatments performed
  • Egypt, Alexandria, Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek's Clinic
  • Dr. Abdelkhalek has performed 1,100+ weight loss surgeries and is ranked among Egypt's top 10 bariatric surgeons.

    • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
    • Specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric procedures
    • Member of International Federation for Surgery of Obesity
    • Instructor at Alexandria Endoscopic Association
    • Whatclinic service award winner for international patients
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Gastric balloon
$1,900 - $1,900
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,250 - $3,500
Gastric bypass
$4,200 - $4,500
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Aziz Kemal Emek

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Prof. Emek specializes in obesity treatments at Medical Park Antalya, with extensive training and academic roles in general surgery.

    • Associate professorship and full professorship at Akdeniz University
    • Member of the National Surgical Association and Turkish Medical Association
    • Specialized training from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Active in the Mediterranean Health Foundation
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
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Bookimed Insights: Top Obesity Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 2080 requests for Obesity treatment globally, collaborating with 138 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
19 years of experienceMetabolic and bariatric surgeriesOne of Turkey's leading bariatric surgeons with 1,100+ procedures and 0.1% complication rate. Associate Professor at Istinye University.
Turkey
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13 years of experienceSleeve gastrectomy & gastric balloonSenior bariatric surgeon with 900+ procedures at a JCI-accredited hospital. Research-trained and personally involved in treatment planning for each patient.
Turkey
Price on request
21 years of experienceSleeve gastrectomy candidatesSpecializes in sleeve gastrectomy with 17-year follow-up data. Founder of Lotus Bariatrics Clinic with 1,100+ procedures performed. Trained in advanced laparoscopy techniques.
Turkey
Price on request
46 years of experienceMetabolic and bariatric surgeryPioneer in laparoscopic bariatric surgery – techniques minimize scarring and speed recovery. IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence director with 12,000+ laparoscopic procedures.
Spain
from $350
29 years of experienceComplex bariatric surgeryPerforms advanced laparoscopic procedures with 43+ peer-reviewed publications and 9 surgical awards. Specializes in metabolic and gastrointestinal weight-loss surgeries.
Turkey
Price on request
10 years of experienceBariatric surgery complicationsCertified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and member of ASMBS. Specializes in personalized care for obesity-related conditions and post-surgical complications.
Mexico
Price on request
34 years of experienceMinimally invasive weight loss surgerySpecializes in laparoscopic obesity surgery – a leader in the field. Member of SECO and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.
Spain
from $350
37 years of experienceGastric sleeve surgerySpecializes in bariatric procedures with a focus on gastric sleeve surgery. Fellowship-trained and holds a professorship in General Surgery.
Turkey
Price on request
34 years of experienceBariatric surgery casesSpecializes in bariatric procedures with extensive experience in obesity surgery. Member of Turkish Society of Obesity Surgery and professor at Istanbul Aydin University.
Turkey
Price on request
23 years of experienceGastric balloon proceduresSpecializes in gastric balloon procedures for weight loss resistance. Ranked first in Turkey's subspecialty exam and trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Turkey
Price on request