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Best Obesity doctors: TOP 105 doctors

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Burcin Batman

  • 4.6 Excellent 200 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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Grzegorz Kowalski

  • 4.2 Good 73 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • 900+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kowalski specializes in weight loss surgery with 28 years of experience.

    • Recipient of the Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson
    • Pioneer in laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive procedures
    • Head of surgery departments at several prestigious institutions
    • Author of numerous scientific publications in bariatrics
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$8,071.38 - $8,071.38
Gastric bypass
$5,000 - $5,690
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,250 - $5,990
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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 bypass
$4,430 - $5,000
Gastric balloon
$1,000 - $1,600
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,930 - $4,500
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Tuğba Feryal Yildiz

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Batman, Bookimed
  • Dr. Yildiz is an award-winning Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with over a decade of experience. She specializes in body contouring procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks.

    • Recognized with multiple awards for research contributions
    • Specialized in Plastic Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa
    • Expertise in various aesthetic and reconstructive procedures
    • Published in international and national medical journals
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Enrique Pliego Esquivel

  • 5 Excellent 2 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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Surgeon's portfolio
Biliopancreatic diversion
$5,500 - $9,350
Gastric bypass
$6,300 - $7,300
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,980 - $7,000
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Burak Kavlakogluu

  • 4.7 Excellent 131 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Burak Kavlakogluu specializes in obesity surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with over 20 years of experience in the field.

    • Former Head of General Surgery Department at multiple prestigious hospitals
    • Professor with extensive academic and clinical training
    • Focuses exclusively on obesity surgery procedures
    • Operates at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading medical center
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Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$8,000 - $8,000
Gastric balloon
$3,500 - $3,500
Gastric bypass
$6,500 - $8,500
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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.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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Piotr Major

  • 4.2 Good 73 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
  • Performed over 1,600 bariatric procedures – Prof. Major specializes in minimally invasive techniques for obesity surgery at KCM Clinic.

    • Author of numerous scientific papers on bariatric surgery
    • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
    • Focuses on laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
    • Very low post-surgery infection rate
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$8,071.38 - $8,071.38
Gastric bypass
$5,000 - $5,690
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,250 - $5,990
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.8 Excellent 156 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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Gastric band
$2,840 - $2,840
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$2,840 - $2,740
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,500 - $2,600
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Carlos Ballesta Lopez

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 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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Juan Ybarra Munoz

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 reviews
  • 76 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Juan Ybarra Munoz specializes in obesity treatment at Centro Médico Teknon, combining expertise in oncology and gastroenterology for comprehensive care.

    • Dual specialization in oncology and gastroenterology
    • Practices at Centro Médico Teknon, a leading medical center
    • Focuses on personalized treatment plans for obesity
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Gastric band
$5,000 - $11,000
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

  • 4.7 Excellent 435 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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Yasar Ozdenkaya

  • 4.6 Excellent 472 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Specializes in obesity surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, performing advanced procedures like robotic-assisted gastric sleeve resection.

    • Over 10 years of experience in obesity surgery
    • Performs laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures
    • Expert in gastric sleeve resection and mini-gastric bypass
    • Associate Professor in General Surgery
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$10,000 - $10,000
Gastric bypass
$10,000 - $10,000
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Antanas Mickevicius

  • 4.7 Excellent 132 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
$5,857.31 - $7,028.78
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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 bypass
$4,200 - $4,500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,250 - $3,500
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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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Jaroslav Tvaruzek

  • 4.6 Excellent 61 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici, Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital
  • 4,000+ robotic surgeries – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Robotic Surgery Center at St. Zdislava Hospital and is certified by Intuitive Surgical.

    • Specializes in bariatric robotic surgeries for obesity
    • Certified expert in da Vinci robotic systems since 2009
    • Leads the highest-volume robotic surgery team in Czech Republic
    • Member of Association of Bariatric Surgery
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$6,000 - $7,000
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$7,613 - $7,613
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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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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 balloon
$1,550 - $2,050
Gastric bypass
$3,800 - $3,800
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,000 - $3,000
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Alpaslan Terzi

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Terzi specializes in obesity surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience. He works at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
    • Professor at Zirve University EBN Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of Turkish Surgical and Endocrine Surgery Associations
    • Trained at Akdeniz and İnönü Universities
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Mehmet Recep Tepebasi

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Izmit, Private Yüzyıl Hospital
  • Dr. Tepebasi specializes in gastric balloon procedures at Private Yüzyıl Hospital, helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

    • Focuses on minimally invasive weight loss solutions
    • Provides tailored diet plans and follow-up care
    • Works with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive support
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Bookimed Insights: Top Doctors for Obesity Treatment

Bookimed has coordinated 2058 patient requests for Obesity treatment, working with 105 specialists worldwide. The doctors in this table consistently stand out for their credentials and expertise in addressing specific patient needs. All information comes from actual patient cases and treatment offers created by 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
Price on request
26 years of experienceWeight loss surgerySpecializes in minimally invasive bariatric procedures with 900+ surgeries performed. Awarded for excellence in bariatric surgery by leading medical companies.
Poland
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
13 years of experienceBody contouring proceduresAward-winning surgeon with research contributions. Specialized in Plastic Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
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 experienceComplex obesity casesProfessor with leadership roles in general surgery departments. Focuses exclusively on obesity surgery with extensive academic and clinical training.
Turkey
Price on request
16 years of experienceMinimally invasive bariatric surgerySpecializes in laparoscopic techniques for obesity – performed 1,600+ bariatric procedures. Member of international obesity surgery organizations with low complication rates.
Poland
Price on request
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
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
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76 years of experienceObesity with related conditionsDual expertise in oncology and gastroenterology allows for holistic obesity treatment. Practices at Centro Médico Teknon, known for advanced medical care.
Spain
from $350