Best bariatric surgeons in Frankfurt am Main: TOP 1 doctor

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Thomas W Kraus

4.5 Good • 52 reviews
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Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions for weight loss and gastrointestinal conditions, earning national recognition in Germany.
- Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for obesity surgery
- Founder and Director of the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
- Head of an award-winning interdisciplinary center for pancreatic and liver treatments
- Trained at top global institutions including Johns Hopkins and Kyoto University
- Uses advanced intraoperative visualization for precise surgical outcomes
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Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Thomas W Kraus		Minimally invasive weight loss surgery	Pioneer in advanced bariatric techniques with 3,000+ procedures. Head of an award-winning surgical center and trained at Johns Hopkins and Kyoto University.	Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus) Germany	Price on request