Best Obesity doctors: TOP 197 doctors

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Fahad Mawlood

Burcin Batman

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • 1000+ treatments performed
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in obesity and metabolic surgery, including gastric sleeve and endoscopic gastric balloon.
    • Has practiced at medical institutions in Turkey, including Firat University, Istanbul University, and LIV Hospital.
    • Standard treatments: gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, metabolic surgeries, diet, and lifestyle changes.
    • Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, World Obesity Association, and International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
    • Speaks Turkish and English, facilitating effective communication with patients.
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Halil Coskun

  • 4.6 Excellent 319 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • 4000+ treatments performed
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
    • Dr. Halil Coskun specializes in obesity treatment using gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and gastric balloon.
    • He has performed over 5,000 treatments for obesity with a focus on metabolic surgery.
    • He has international training experience at the Cleveland Clinic Institute of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, USA, and the Diabetes Surgery Center at Cornell Medical School.
    • Member of the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
    • Chairman of the Education and Research Commission of the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Foundation.
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Gastric bypass
$3,500 - $3,500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,750 - $3,750
Gastric balloon
$4,500 - $4,500
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Kaplan Baha Temizgonul

  • 5 Excellent 10 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lotus Bariatrics Clinic
    • Specializes in obesity treatment through advanced laparoscopic surgery and bariatric procedures.
    • Utilizes methods such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric banding.
    • Has international practice experience at medical centers in Turkey and near the Syrian border.
    • Founder of Lotus Bariatrics, serving patients worldwide since 2017.
    • Member of the highest volume center in laparoscopic surgery, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,700 - $3,950
Gastric bypass
$4,371 - $5,291
Gastric balloon
$1,200 - $1,600
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Grzegorz Kowalski

  • 3.8 Good 56 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
    • Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski specializes in the treatment of obesity, focusing on bariatric surgery and lifestyle interventions.
    • Treatments for obesity include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, and metabolic surgery.
    • Dr. Kowalski has international experience practicing at medical institutions in Poland and has received training in advanced bariatric techniques.
    • Awards: Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson; Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery by Olympus.
    • Member of the Polish Medical Society, the Society of Polish Surgeons, and the Metabolic and Bariatric Section of the Society of Polish Surgeons.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,000 - $5,250
Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $2,750
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,924 - $7,924
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Michal Kazanowski

  • 3.8 Good 56 reviews
  • 7 years of experience
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
    • Dr. Michal Kazanowski specializes in obesity treatment using the Allurion gastric balloon.
    • Methods: Allurion Programme, dietary counseling, lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, and minimally invasive surgery.
    • Dr. Kazanowski has experience practicing at clinics in Poland and other European countries.
    • Conducted a webinar on non-invasive obesity treatment with the Allurion gastric balloon.
    • Member of the Polish Society of Surgeons, committed to maintaining high medical standards.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,000 - $5,250
Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $2,750
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,924 - $7,924
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Ibrahim Karatas

  • 4.2 Good 8 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Dr. K Clinics
  • Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is a General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Type 2 diabetes surgeries. He has trained extensively in advanced laparoscopy and infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. He is an active member of several professional associations and a founding member of the Manisa Breast Surgery Association.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,500 - $3,000
Gastric balloon
$1,500 - $1,500
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$2,352 - $2,571
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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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Carlos Ballesta Lopez

  • 4.7 Excellent 413 reviews
  • 45 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Dr. Carlos Ballesta López specializes in the treatment of obesity with over 30 years of experience.
    • He utilizes laparoscopic surgery, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery to manage obesity.
    • He has trained and practiced at clinics in Spain and Latin America, contributing to his extensive international experience.
    • He is the Director of Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center, which is accredited by IFSO for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
    • He is a member of the Medical Board at Teknon Medical Center, committed to maintaining high medical standards.
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Gastric band
$9,000 - $11,000
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Vahit Mutluu

  • 4.4 Good 50 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
    • 2021 - 2022, Tokat/Turkey
      TOKAT STATE HOSPİTAL
      General Surgeon
    • 2015 - 2020, Samsun/Turkey
      ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNİVERSİTY, FACULTY OF MEDİCİNE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
      Research Assistant
    • 2013 - Currently, İstanbul/Turkey
      MEMORİAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPİTAL
      General Surgeon
    • 2013 - 2015, Erzincan/Turkey
      ERZİNCAN MENGÜCEK GAZİ TRAİNİNG AND RESEARCH HOSPİTAL
      General Practitioner
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Gastric balloon
$3,331 - $3,331
Gastric bypass
$3,250 - $5,000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,900 - $4,500
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Piotr Major

  • 3.8 Good 56 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Poland, Jelenia Góra, KCM Clinic
    • Prof. Piotr Major specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating morbid obesity, which include laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
    • He has performed over 1,600 bariatric procedures, including revision surgeries.
    • He graduated from the Medical Department of Collegium Medicum at Jagiellonian University and has specialized in general surgery since 2010.
    • Prof. Major has experience in international practice, having worked at medical institutions in Poland, and has numerous publications in both national and international journals.
    • He is a member of The Association of Polish Surgeons and The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,000 - $5,250
Gastric balloon
$2,500 - $2,750
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
$7,924 - $7,924
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Assoc Prof Dr Guner Cakmak

  • 4.4 Good 81 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
  •  

    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

    At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

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Gastric balloon
$1,422 - $2,188
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$2,800 - $2,800
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Juan Ybarra Munoz

  • 4.7 Excellent 413 reviews
  • 75 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

Gastric band
$9,000 - $11,000
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Burak Kavlakogluu

  • 4.6 Excellent 120 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE

    2024 - Halen, Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL

    Obesity Surgery

    2020 - 2024, Batumi/Turkey

    BAHÇEŞEHİR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

    Obesity Surgery

    2018 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

    MEDİCİNE HOSPITAL ISTANBUL

    Obesity Surgery

    2017 - 2018, Istanbul/Turkey

    KOLAN HOSPITAL

    Obesity Surgery

    2014 - 2017, Ankara/Turkey

    MIGHTY HOSPITAL

    Obesity Surgery

    2012 - 2014, Ankara/Turkey

    KORU HOSPITAL

    Chief Physician

    2011 - 2012, Elazığ/Turkey

    ELAZIĞ EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Head of General Surgery Department

    2006 - 2011, Ankara/Turkey

    DR.ABDURRAHMAN YURTASLAN ANKARA ONCOLOGY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgery Department

    2002 - 2006, Ankara/Turkey

    ANKARA OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES HOSPITAL

    Chief Physician/Head of General Surgery Department

    1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Turkey

    ISTANBUL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR KARTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    Emergency and Trauma Service

     

    EDUCATION

    2020

    PROFESSOR

    2012

    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

    1992 - 1996, Istanbul/Turkey

    KARTAL DR.LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING and RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgery Speciality Training

    1986 - 1991, Ankara/Turkey

    ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    Medical Doctor Training

     

     

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$6,000 - $6,000
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery
$8,000 - $8,000
Gastric balloon
$3,500 - $3,500
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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

  • 4.7 Excellent 413 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
    • Specialist in obesity treatment through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
    • Expert in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and metabolic surgery.
    • Has experience practicing at medical institutions in Spain, focusing on advanced surgical techniques.
    • Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Navarre School of Medicine (1996-2003).
    • Member of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery (SECO) and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).
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Gastric band
$9,000 - $11,000
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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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Gastric bypass
$10,351 - $10,351
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Farid Rafiyev

  • 4.5 Good 15 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku
  • Dr. Farid Rafiyev specializes in pediatric health, gastrointestinal surgery, general surgery, and pancreatic surgery. He has contributed to the field with 21 articles, an invention, and 3 effective proposals. He is a certified Expert of Laparoscopic Surgery and a Bronze-Certified International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon.
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Cemal Kara

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Cemal Kara / Medical Park İzmir Hospital
  • Dr. Cemal Kara is a distinguished general surgeon specializing in cosmetic and weight-loss procedures. With 26 years of experience, he has performed over 6,200 treatments, co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center, and contributed significantly to the medical field with 30+ publications and the invention of a laparoscopic surgical instrument.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$4,601 - $4,601
Gastric bypass
$6,326 - $6,326
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Yasar Ozdenkaya

  • 4.5 Good 467 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

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Gastric bypass
$10,000 - $10,000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$10,000 - $10,000
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Antanas Mickevicius

  • 4.6 Excellent 118 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

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Gastric bypass
$5,751 - $6,901
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Halil Alis

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr. Halil Alis is a highly experienced general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery, obesity, and metabolic management. He has over 18 years of experience, treating a wide range of conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract. He has expertise in performing operations such as liver resection, appendectomy, gastric bypass, and many others. Dr. Alis is also a member of numerous international and local medical associations.
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Samet Yardimci

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Professor Dr. Samet Yardımcı Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Samet Yardımcı
    Obezite ve Metabolik Cerrahi, Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Genel Cerrahi Uzmanı

    İlk ve orta öğrenimini Antakya’da tamamladıktan sonra 1997 yılında Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’ne kabul edilerek Tıp eğitimine başladı. 2003 yılında Tıp fakültesinden mezun olduğu sene tıpta uzmanlık sınavını kazanarak Haydarpaşa Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Genel Cerrahi asistanlığına başladı.

    2008-2009 yıllarında Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin Houston kentinde MD Anderson kanser merkezi’nde ve Memorial Herrman hastanelerinde kanser cerrahisi ve organ nakli konularında eğitim aldı. Türkiye’ye döndükten sonra 2009 yılında yapılan genel cerrahların katıldığı yan dal sınavında Türkiye birincisi oldu. Bu sınav başarısının peşinden 2009-2012 yılları arasında Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi’nde Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi (sindirim sistemi cerrahisi) eğitimi aldı.

    2012 yılında Türkiye’nin en genç Gastroenteroloji Cerrahı oldu ve Marmara Üniversitesi Pendik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesine atandı. 2012 – 2018 yılları arasında, Marmara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerine ve genel cerrahi asistanlarına birçok ders verdi, hastalara yönelik ve cerrahlara yönelik birçok eğitim faaliyetinde rol aldı. İleri laparoskopik cerrahi, Obezite ve Metabolik cerrahi alanında çalıştı, ayrıca organ nakli ve İnflamatuar barsak hastalıkları cerrahisi ünitelerinin kurulmasında aktif olarak rol aldı. 2017 mart ayında yapılan sınavla Doçent ünvanınına layık görüldü.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$3,750 - $3,750
Gastric bypass
$5,500 - $8,500
Gastric balloon
$1,800 - $3,000
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