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Best bariatric surgeons in Germany: TOP 4 doctors

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Walid Eljabu

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Location: Germany, Hamburg
  • Clinic:Esthétique du Nord

  • Dr. Walid Eljabu is triple board-certified in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery, and Trauma Surgery. He has extensive experience in reconstructive and microsurgery. He trained in the UK and Germany, with additional specialist training in Sweden and Turkey. He is the CEO and Head Surgeon at Esthétique du Nord in Hamburg.

    He specializes in facial rejuvenation (facelift, rhinoplasty), breast surgery, and body contouring. This includes inverse abdominoplasty.

    Accreditation: MRCSEd (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh). Memberships: Rhinoplasty Society of Europe; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; American Society for Surgery of the Hand; German Society of Hand Surgeons.

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Package price from $7,578.35

Thomas W Kraus

  • New
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Germany, Frankfurt am Main
  • Clinic:
    4.5
    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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Package price from $32,645.2

Viktor Alexander Krol

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Location: Germany, Dusseldorf
  • Clinic:
    4.0
    St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf

  • Dr. Krol leads a certified Obesity Treatment Center at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic weight loss procedures.

    • Chief of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with extensive experience
    • Uses the latest surgical and endoscopic techniques for obesity treatment
    • Directs a center with high-standard certification for comprehensive care
    • Combines expertise in metabolic and gastrointestinal health
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Peter Schenker

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Germany, Solingen
  • Clinic:
    4.7
    Medical Center in Solingen

  • Chief Surgeon at Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center – Prof. Schenker leads a department pioneering robotic and minimally invasive weight loss surgery.

    • 19 years of experience specializing in visceral and gastrointestinal oncology surgery
    • Pioneered modern techniques in minimally invasive procedures
    • Coordinates multidisciplinary care at Pancreatic Cancer Centre
    • Lectures at medical universities and conducts surgical workshops
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Package price from $22,152.1

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Bookimed Insights: Top Weight Loss Surgery Specialists in Germany (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 47862 requests for Weight Loss Surgery in Germany, collaborating with 4 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Thomas W Kraus
Minimally invasive weight loss surgeryPioneer 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
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#2
Viktor Alexander Krol
26 years of experienceBariatric surgery and endoscopic weight lossLeads a certified Obesity Treatment Center with advanced surgical and endoscopic techniques. Combines gastroenterology and internal medicine expertise for comprehensive metabolic care.
St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
Germany
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#3
Peter Schenker
19 years of experienceMinimally invasive weight loss proceduresLeads a department advancing robotic surgery techniques for obesity. Chief Surgeon of Germany's first certified colorectal cancer center with active academic roles.
Medical Center in Solingen
Germany
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