Best bariatric surgeons: TOP 454 doctors

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Andrey Kharkov
Oncologist/mammologist
34 years of experience
Czech Republic, Prague
My Clinic

Andrey Kharkov

Oncologist/mammologist
34 years of experience
Ahmed Ammar
Gastrointestinal surgeon
10 years of experience
Egypt, Cairo
Dr. Ahmed Ammar Clinic

Ahmed Ammar

Gastrointestinal surgeon
10 years of experience

Dr Ahmed M. Ammar 

Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon

Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery 

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

MB Bch, MSc Surgery, MD Surgery, MRCS England 

Member of the European Hernia Society 

Dr Ammar has a 10 year experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He is specialized in laparoscopic procedures involving laparoscopic repairs of different types of hernias, bariatric procedures, biliary procedures. 

Surgeries are performed in the best hospitals well known for its safety and hospitality standards, using the best laparoscopic instruments and setting. 

A lifelong follow up of our patients is always provided

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Dr Ahmed M. Ammar 

Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon

Lecturer of General and Laparoscopic Surgery 

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

MB Bch, MSc Surgery, MD Surgery, MRCS England 

Member of the European Hernia Society 

Dr Ammar has a 10 year experience in practicing general and laparoscopic surgery. He is specialized in laparoscopic procedures involving laparoscopic repairs of different types of hernias, bariatric procedures, biliary procedures. 

Surgeries are performed in the best hospitals well known for its safety and hospitality standards, using the best laparoscopic instruments and setting. 

A lifelong follow up of our patients is always provided

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Doctor's visit price on request
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $2500 - $3500
Stomach resection $1000 - $2000
Gastric bypass $3100 - $3200
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Cemal Kara
General surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Prof. Cemal Kara's Private Practice/EGE CERRAHI

Cemal Kara

General surgeon
26 years of experience
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.Read more
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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Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4360.22
Gastric bypass $5995.3
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Plamen Staikov
Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience
3.9
14 reviews
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Sachsenhausen Hospital

Plamen Staikov

Gastrointestinal surgeon
30 years of experience
  • Top bariatric surgeon Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in weight loss surgery.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision bariatric surgeries.
  • International practice in Germany, Switzerland, and France for specialized training.
  • Success in improving patient quality of life through weight loss surgery.
  • Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital with a focus on obesity treatment.
  • Certified in bariatric surgery from The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg.
  • Da Vinci certified surgeon, utilizing advanced robotic surgery techniques.
  • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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  • Top bariatric surgeon Dr. Plamen Staikov specializes in weight loss surgery.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision bariatric surgeries.
  • International practice in Germany, Switzerland, and France for specialized training.
  • Success in improving patient quality of life through weight loss surgery.
  • Medical Director at Sachsenhausen Hospital with a focus on obesity treatment.
  • Certified in bariatric surgery from The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg.
  • Da Vinci certified surgeon, utilizing advanced robotic surgery techniques.
  • Member of The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery options.
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Omer Avlanmis
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
218 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Omer Avlanmis

General surgeon
23 years of experience
Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.Read more
Dr. Omer Avlanmis is a certified general surgeon with over two decades of experience, specializing in bariatric surgery. He has performed 4,400 treatments and applies minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Avlanmis is an expert in Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery, Metabolic surgery, Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric balloon.
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4.5
218 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3500 - $3750
Gastric balloon $2600 - $3600
Gastric band
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Eduardo Fernandez
Wellness Specialist
10 years of experience
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Holistic Bio Spa®

Eduardo Fernandez

Wellness Specialist
10 years of experience

Eduardo Fernandez, MD

Medical Doctor & Stem Cell Expert

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of Stem Cells for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in stem cell treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of stem cell therapies.

Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.

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Eduardo Fernandez, MD

Medical Doctor & Stem Cell Expert

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is a distinguished medical professional specializing in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine. He is a certified member of the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, as well as the Mexican Council of Stem Cells for Therapeutic and Research Purposes. Dr. Fernandez’s certifications are the result of a rigorous 8-hour examination process, reserved for a select group of doctors who possess advanced knowledge and experience in these cutting-edge treatments. With only 50 certified doctors in Mexico, Dr. Fernandez’s expertise is highly sought after and respected.

In addition to his national recognition, Dr. Fernandez is awaiting international certification from the renowned International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). Membership in this prestigious organization signifies Dr. Fernandez’s extensive experience and expertise in stem cell treatments. The ISSCR includes prominent scientists from renowned universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other esteemed institutions worldwide. Being a part of this elite society represents the pinnacle of honor and prestige in the field of stem cell therapies.

Furthermore, Dr. Fernandez is also seeking membership and international certification from the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV), the largest community of extracellular vesicle researchers globally. With only two thousand members worldwide, ISEV’s select nature underscores Dr. Fernandez’s exceptional dedication to advancing scientific knowledge in the study of exosomes and cellular messengers. By pursuing membership in ISEV, Dr. Fernandez continues to demonstrate his commitment to staying at the forefront of research and innovation in the field of regenerative medicine.

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Jaroslav Tvaruzek
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.5
61 reviews
Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital

Jaroslav Tvaruzek

General surgeon
34 years of experience

Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

  • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
  • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
  • thyroidectomy
  • nephrectomy
  • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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Dr. Jaroslav Tvaruzek is a specialist in robotic surgery. Dr. Tvaruzek is a leading certified expert by Intuitive Surgical - the American produced of the original Da Vinci robots. The doctor is a member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Association of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Tvaruzek heads the Center of Robotic Surgery located in the St. Zdislava Hospital (the Czech Republic). The doctor has performed over 3,500 robotic surgeries for his practice. Among them are:

  • prostatectomy with preservation of the erectile function
  • transoral surgeries (removal tumors of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, mouth)
  • thyroidectomy
  • nephrectomy
  • bariatric surgeries (surgical treatment of obesity).
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4.5
61 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastroectomy $13080.66
Da Vinci gastroectomy $13080.66
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $5777.29 - $11990.6
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Cemalettin Aydin
General surgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cemalettin Aydin

General surgeon
35 years of experience

Eğitim:

  • Lisans Derecesi (MD): Tıp Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, 1989

Uzmanlık Eğitimi ve Deneyim:

  • Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlık Derecesi: Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 1997
  • Yan Dal (Fellowship): Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi, 2005

Akademik Kariyer:

  • Doçentlik: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2011
  • Profesörlük: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2017
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Eğitim:

  • Lisans Derecesi (MD): Tıp Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, 1989

Uzmanlık Eğitimi ve Deneyim:

  • Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlık Derecesi: Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, 1997
  • Yan Dal (Fellowship): Gastroenteroloji Cerrahisi, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hastanesi, 2005

Akademik Kariyer:

  • Doçentlik: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2011
  • Profesörlük: Genel Cerrahi, İnönü Üniversitesi, 2017
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Taha Somnez
Plastic surgeon
13 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Surprise Experts Clinic

Taha Somnez

Plastic surgeon
13 years of experience
Dr. Taha Sonmez is a renowned aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 17 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures including hand surgery, tissue transplants, rhinoplasty, liposuction, body shaping, and head and neck surgery. Dr. Sonmez has received recognition as the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey and is affiliated with several esteemed medical associations. His range of operations includes liposuction, breast lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tuck, otoplasty (ear surgery), botox injections, stem cell rejuvenation therapy, and various types of liposuction.Read more
Dr. Taha Sonmez is a renowned aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 17 years of professional experience. He specializes in a variety of procedures including hand surgery, tissue transplants, rhinoplasty, liposuction, body shaping, and head and neck surgery. Dr. Sonmez has received recognition as the Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey and is affiliated with several esteemed medical associations. His range of operations includes liposuction, breast lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), tummy tuck, otoplasty (ear surgery), botox injections, stem cell rejuvenation therapy, and various types of liposuction.
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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $2800 - $4000
Gastric balloon $2000 - $3800
Gastric bypass $3500 - $5000
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Gokhan Yilmaz
Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Gokhan Yilmaz

Colorectal surgeon
13 years of experience

Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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Was born in 1981 in Erzincan. After finishing Beşiktaş Atatürk Anadolu High School in 1999 entered Istanbul University Çapa, Faculty of Medicine. 

 

In 2005 I got his Master Degree and started as a practitioner at Yüksekova State Hospital. He got his Doctorate at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in General Surgery department. As a General Surgery Specialist, he worked at Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital for 5 years and at Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital for 3 years. 

 

Worked as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Department of General Surgery. Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. 

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Dr Edip Erdal
Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Clinic Expert International Hospital

Dr Edip Erdal

Gastrointestinal surgeon
14 years of experience

Doç. Dr. Edip Erdal

Bariatric Surgeon

Education

Associate Professorship Training

2014
General Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1997 - 2003
Abant İzzet Baysal University

Experience

2024 -
ClinicExpert - Bariatric Surgeon

2020 - 2021
Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2018 - 2020
Istanbul Büyükçekmece State Hospital

2013 - 2018
Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2010
Surgery, Surgery Observership - OHIO, USA

Certificates

Bariatric Surgery Application Certificate
Endoscopy Application Certificate
Neuromonitorization in Surgery Training
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Certificate

Skills

Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bipartition)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Breast and Endocrine Diseases
Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastric Balloon

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Doç. Dr. Edip Erdal

Bariatric Surgeon

Education

Associate Professorship Training

2014
General Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1997 - 2003
Abant İzzet Baysal University

Experience

2024 -
ClinicExpert - Bariatric Surgeon

2020 - 2021
Istanbul Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2018 - 2020
Istanbul Büyükçekmece State Hospital

2013 - 2018
Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital - General Surgery Clinic

2010
Surgery, Surgery Observership - OHIO, USA

Certificates

Bariatric Surgery Application Certificate
Endoscopy Application Certificate
Neuromonitorization in Surgery Training
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Certificate

Skills

Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Bipartition)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Breast and Endocrine Diseases
Endoscopic Procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastric Balloon

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Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $4360.22 - $5014.25
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3488.18 - $3924.2
Gastric balloon $1744.09 - $3924.2
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Muslum Tarkan
Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Muslum Tarkan

Colorectal surgeon
27 years of experience
Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.Read more
Dr. Muslum Tarkan is a specialist in bariatric surgery with over 15 years of experience. He is proficient in numerous operations including but not limited to lumpectomy, mastectomy, thyroid resection, removal of colon and liver cancer, and various types of gastric surgeries.
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Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $1800 - $2200
Gastric bypass $4500 - $5000
Stomach stapling $3500 - $4000
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Alper Hacioglu
Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience
Turkey, Eskisehir
Klinik Mavi

Alper Hacioglu

Colorectal surgeon
26 years of experience
Dr. Alper Hacioglu is a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in various operations including umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, liver resection, appendectomy, small intestine resection, lumpectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, lipoma removal, and various gastric surgeries like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, post-bariatric plastic surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.Read more
Dr. Alper Hacioglu is a renowned bariatric surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in various operations including umbilical hernia repair, hemorrhoidectomy, cholecystectomy, liver resection, appendectomy, small intestine resection, lumpectomy, colectomy, thyroidectomy, lipoma removal, and various gastric surgeries like gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, post-bariatric plastic surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $1800 - $2200
Gastric bypass $4500 - $5000
Stomach stapling $3500 - $4000
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Antonio Braun
Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience
Italy, Bari
Ospedale Santa Maria

Antonio Braun

Colorectal surgeon
14 years of experience

Dr Braun's primary responsibilities include direct leadership and execution of complex surgeries, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other advanced metabolic and bariatric procedures. He has developed solid experience in managing the different clinical challenges present in obese patients, providing them with personalized and optimized care to ensure positive long-term outcomes.

His surgical practice is based on an in-depth methodology and a careful look at the latest technological innovations in the field of bariatric surgery. He has actively worked to implement advanced protocols and continually improve operational techniques, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.

With over 2000 operations performed as a surgeon specializing in oncology, he has developed extensive experience and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery applied to the care of cancer patients.

As a primary operator, he has successfully conducted a wide range of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for the treatment of oncological conditions, including gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological and other solid tumors. His surgical practice has focused on the application of advanced techniques, using cutting-edge laparoscopic instruments and robotic systems

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Dr Braun's primary responsibilities include direct leadership and execution of complex surgeries, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other advanced metabolic and bariatric procedures. He has developed solid experience in managing the different clinical challenges present in obese patients, providing them with personalized and optimized care to ensure positive long-term outcomes.

His surgical practice is based on an in-depth methodology and a careful look at the latest technological innovations in the field of bariatric surgery. He has actively worked to implement advanced protocols and continually improve operational techniques, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.

With over 2000 operations performed as a surgeon specializing in oncology, he has developed extensive experience and expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery applied to the care of cancer patients.

As a primary operator, he has successfully conducted a wide range of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for the treatment of oncological conditions, including gastrointestinal, urological, gynecological and other solid tumors. His surgical practice has focused on the application of advanced techniques, using cutting-edge laparoscopic instruments and robotic systems

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Eslie Perez
General practitioner
10 years of experience
Mexico, Puerto Vallarta
Holistic Bio Spa®

Eslie Perez

General practitioner
10 years of experience

Jefe de Enseñanza Hospital Regional de Puerto Vallarta  

2020-2023

Encargada de expediente clínico en Hospital Regional de Puerto Vallarta 2 meses 2020  

Médico general en consultorio médico particular  

2015-2022  

Medico a cargo de clínica para control de peso  

2013-2014  

Asistente médico en clínica dermatológica

2008-2013 

 

 Asistente Medico en procedimientos Dermatológicos.  

 Asistente Medico en procedimientos quirúrgicos mínimo invasivos  

 Operación de máquina de laser fraccionado - IPIXEL-ER y  

rejuvenecimiento facial con  IPL.  

 Experiencia en depilación láser con Luz Pulsada Intensa  y  

radiofrecuencia  

 Experiencia con cavitación ultrasónica  

 Experiencia con máquina de fototerapia con luz ultravioleta (UV) para el  

tratamiento de psoriasis y vitíligo.    

 Experiencia asistiendo en procedimientos de Botox y Rellenos.  

 Biomagneta certificada por Instituto superior de biomagnetismo  

medico ISAAC GOIZ DURAN  

 Experiencia en expediente clínico    

 Capacitación en formación continua y desarrollo profesional docent

 

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Jefe de Enseñanza Hospital Regional de Puerto Vallarta  

2020-2023

Encargada de expediente clínico en Hospital Regional de Puerto Vallarta 2 meses 2020  

Médico general en consultorio médico particular  

2015-2022  

Medico a cargo de clínica para control de peso  

2013-2014  

Asistente médico en clínica dermatológica

2008-2013 

 

 Asistente Medico en procedimientos Dermatológicos.  

 Asistente Medico en procedimientos quirúrgicos mínimo invasivos  

 Operación de máquina de laser fraccionado - IPIXEL-ER y  

rejuvenecimiento facial con  IPL.  

 Experiencia en depilación láser con Luz Pulsada Intensa  y  

radiofrecuencia  

 Experiencia con cavitación ultrasónica  

 Experiencia con máquina de fototerapia con luz ultravioleta (UV) para el  

tratamiento de psoriasis y vitíligo.    

 Experiencia asistiendo en procedimientos de Botox y Rellenos.  

 Biomagneta certificada por Instituto superior de biomagnetismo  

medico ISAAC GOIZ DURAN  

 Experiencia en expediente clínico    

 Capacitación en formación continua y desarrollo profesional docent

 

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Luigi Masoni
General surgeon
35 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Luigi Masoni

General surgeon
35 years of experience
Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a seasoned general surgeon with a specialty in Oncology and General Surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Masoni has innovated a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and won an award for performing a total proctocolectomy with a three trocars technique.Read more
Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a seasoned general surgeon with a specialty in Oncology and General Surgery. His expertise lies in minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. With 35 years of experience, Dr. Masoni has innovated a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique and won an award for performing a total proctocolectomy with a three trocars technique.
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Jesus Montoya Ramirez
General surgeon
34 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DioMed Hospital

Jesus Montoya Ramirez

General surgeon
34 years of experience
  • Specializes in bariatric surgery for effective weight loss management.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
  • Internationally recognized in Mexico and Latin America for academic contributions.
  • Expert in advanced robotic surgery techniques for bariatric procedures.
  • Holds CMCOEM certification in bariatric surgery.
  • Professional in Cyber Robotics-Intuitive Surgery for precise surgical interventions.
  • General Surgery certified by the CMCG.
  • Teaches Medicine and Bariatric Surgery at UNAM-ISSSTE.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.
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  • Specializes in bariatric surgery for effective weight loss management.
  • Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
  • Internationally recognized in Mexico and Latin America for academic contributions.
  • Expert in advanced robotic surgery techniques for bariatric procedures.
  • Holds CMCOEM certification in bariatric surgery.
  • Professional in Cyber Robotics-Intuitive Surgery for precise surgical interventions.
  • General Surgery certified by the CMCG.
  • Teaches Medicine and Bariatric Surgery at UNAM-ISSSTE.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking weight loss surgery.
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Abdelkhalek
General surgeon
14 years of experience
Egypt, Alexandria
Dr. Islam Abdelkhalek's Clinic

Abdelkhalek

General surgeon
14 years of experience

consultant of laparoscopic and weight loss surgeries

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, England

Member and instructor At Alexandria Endoscopic Association (ALEXEA)

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consultant of laparoscopic and weight loss surgeries

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, England

Member and instructor At Alexandria Endoscopic Association (ALEXEA)

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Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3500
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass $4000
Gastric bypass $4000
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Ismail Ayman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital

Ismail Ayman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience

Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.

Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.

Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.

He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.

Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

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Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.

Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.

Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.

He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.

Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

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Halil Alis
Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Halil Alis

Colorectal surgeon
32 years of experience

General Surgery 

Colorectal Surgery 

Obesity and Metabolic Surgery 

Medical Director 

 

Brief Curriculum Vitae 

I was born in Trabzon on 15.07.1969. After I attended Ismetpaşa Primary School and Cumhuriyet Secondary School, I was graduated from Trabzon High School. I had medical education and training in School of Medicine of Karadeniz Technical University from 1986 to 1992. I worked as medical practitioner in Alacahan subdistrict, Kangal District, Sivas City in 1992-1993 and in Sivas Police Headquarters to fulfill the conscription. I was assigned as Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon in 1993-1994. I passed the Examination for Medical Specialty in 1995 and I had my residency training and education at Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University from 1995 to 2000. I was awarded the title of “General Surgeon” after I submitted the medical specialty thesis titled “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA” in 2001. After I worked at a privately owned hospital in 2000-2002, I started working in General Surgery Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2003. I had rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University for 9 months in 2007. I was awarded the title “Associate Professor of General Surgery” in 2010. I undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital from November 2012 to December 2013 and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital from December 2013 to April 2015. I had been Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery clinic at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital since 2010. I am Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul Aydın University as of 2017. 

I have intentionally dealt with renal transplantation during my residency education. After I was awarded the title “medical specialist”, I participated to diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, bariatric surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgery educations abroad for short periods. I am intensively dealing with any and all laparoscopic surgical procedures (especially bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery) and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) in this clinic since 2003 and I also play the role of trainer. I do and train others about General Surgery procedures with Da Vinci Robotic system since 2010. 

I authored 74 papers that are published in SCI and SCI-e journals and 55 papers that are published in local journals, along with 7 book chapters and 86 papers presented in local congresses and 180 papers presented in international congresses. 

I am member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Turkish Association of Endoscopic – Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery, Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordination Association and Istanbul Surgical Association. I am also member of International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO), International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO), International Active Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO). 

 

Date of Birth: July 15th, 1969 

 

Educational Status: 

Bachelor’s Degree School of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University 1992 

Medical Specialty Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine İstanbul University 2001 

 

Title of Medical Specialty Thesis (abstract is attached) and Supervisor: 

1. “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA”. February 2001 Supervisor: Prof. Uluğ Eldegez, M.D. 

 

General Surgeon Büyük Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006 

General Surgeon Istanbul University Emergency Surgery Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine 2006-9 months 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010 

Associate Professor of General Surgery Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-…

Head of Training and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery Clinic Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010 - …

 

 Doctorate thesis / proficiency in art studies supervised: 

1. Ede, B., “Changes in Thyroid Hormones After Thyroid Surgery”, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

2. Dodur B., “Factors Influencing Mortality and Morbidity in Gastrointestinal Bleeding” Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

 

Duties undertaken in Projects: 

1. “Enteral Stents for Colonic Obstructions (ESCO): Prospective, randomized European multisentric study, comparing enteral stent followed by elective surgery versus emergency surgical treatment in malignant colonic obstruction. “ European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Clinical Trial Center (CTC) Clinical Trial gov. Identifier: NCT00591695 

2. A phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel group efficiency and safety study that compares safety and efficiency of oral dabigatran etexilate (150 mg BID) with warfarin (INR = 2.0-3.0) in semiannual treatment of acute symptomatic thromboembolism following initial treatment with a parenteral anticoagulant agent, which is approved for the relevant indication, minimum for five days – RECOVER II” Protocol code 1160.46

 

Editorialships: 

1. General Surgery Department, Advisory Board, Turkish Clinics Medical Sciences Journal, 2010 

2. “Global Journal of Surgery” Editorial Board 2010 

 

Scientific Organization Memberships: 

1. Turkish Surgical Association 

2. Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

3. Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery 

4. Turkish Obesity Surgery Society 

5. Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association 

6. Istanbul Surgical Association 

7. International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). 

8. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

9. International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO). 

10. International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO). 

11. International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

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Medical Director 

 

Brief Curriculum Vitae 

I was born in Trabzon on 15.07.1969. After I attended Ismetpaşa Primary School and Cumhuriyet Secondary School, I was graduated from Trabzon High School. I had medical education and training in School of Medicine of Karadeniz Technical University from 1986 to 1992. I worked as medical practitioner in Alacahan subdistrict, Kangal District, Sivas City in 1992-1993 and in Sivas Police Headquarters to fulfill the conscription. I was assigned as Health Group Manager and Medical Practitioner in Dernekpazarı District of Trabzon in 1993-1994. I passed the Examination for Medical Specialty in 1995 and I had my residency training and education at Department of General Surgery in Istanbul School of Medicine of Istanbul University from 1995 to 2000. I was awarded the title of “General Surgeon” after I submitted the medical specialty thesis titled “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA” in 2001. After I worked at a privately owned hospital in 2000-2002, I started working in General Surgery Clinic of Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in 2003. I had rotation in General Surgery Clinic of School of Medicine in Istanbul University for 9 months in 2007. I was awarded the title “Associate Professor of General Surgery” in 2010. I undertook Management duties in Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital from November 2012 to December 2013 and in Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital from December 2013 to April 2015. I had been Head of Education and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery clinic at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital since 2010. I am Medical Director and General Surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul Aydın University as of 2017. 

I have intentionally dealt with renal transplantation during my residency education. After I was awarded the title “medical specialist”, I participated to diagnostic & therapeutic endoscopy, bariatric surgery, laparoscopy and robotic surgery educations abroad for short periods. I am intensively dealing with any and all laparoscopic surgical procedures (especially bariatric and gastrointestinal system surgery) and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound) in this clinic since 2003 and I also play the role of trainer. I do and train others about General Surgery procedures with Da Vinci Robotic system since 2010. 

I authored 74 papers that are published in SCI and SCI-e journals and 55 papers that are published in local journals, along with 7 book chapters and 86 papers presented in local congresses and 180 papers presented in international congresses. 

I am member of Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Turkish Association of Endoscopic – Laparoscopic Surgery, Turkish Association of Obesity Surgery, Turkish Transplantation Centers Coordination Association and Istanbul Surgical Association. I am also member of International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO), International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO), International Active Member of International Federation Surgical Obesity (IFSO). 

 

Date of Birth: July 15th, 1969 

 

Educational Status: 

Bachelor’s Degree School of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University 1992 

Medical Specialty Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine İstanbul University 2001 

 

Title of Medical Specialty Thesis (abstract is attached) and Supervisor: 

1. “Relationship between gastrointestinal tumors and HLA”. February 2001 Supervisor: Prof. Uluğ Eldegez, M.D. 

 

General Surgeon Büyük Anadolu Hospital 2001-2003 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2003-2006 

General Surgeon Istanbul University Emergency Surgery Clinic, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul School of Medicine 2006-9 months 

General Surgeon Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010 

Associate Professor of General Surgery Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010-…

Head of Training and Administrative Affairs, General Surgery Clinic Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2010 - …

 

 Doctorate thesis / proficiency in art studies supervised: 

1. Ede, B., “Changes in Thyroid Hormones After Thyroid Surgery”, Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

2. Dodur B., “Factors Influencing Mortality and Morbidity in Gastrointestinal Bleeding” Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital 2006. 

 

Duties undertaken in Projects: 

1. “Enteral Stents for Colonic Obstructions (ESCO): Prospective, randomized European multisentric study, comparing enteral stent followed by elective surgery versus emergency surgical treatment in malignant colonic obstruction. “ European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) Clinical Trial Center (CTC) Clinical Trial gov. Identifier: NCT00591695 

2. A phase III, randomized, double-blind, parallel group efficiency and safety study that compares safety and efficiency of oral dabigatran etexilate (150 mg BID) with warfarin (INR = 2.0-3.0) in semiannual treatment of acute symptomatic thromboembolism following initial treatment with a parenteral anticoagulant agent, which is approved for the relevant indication, minimum for five days – RECOVER II” Protocol code 1160.46

 

Editorialships: 

1. General Surgery Department, Advisory Board, Turkish Clinics Medical Sciences Journal, 2010 

2. “Global Journal of Surgery” Editorial Board 2010 

 

Scientific Organization Memberships: 

1. Turkish Surgical Association 

2. Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 

3. Turkish Association for Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery 

4. Turkish Obesity Surgery Society 

5. Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association 

6. Istanbul Surgical Association 

7. International Active Member of Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). 

8. International Active Member of European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 

9. International Active Member of International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Oncologists (IASGO). 

10. International Active Member of International School of Surgical Oncology (ISSO). 

11. International Active Member of International Fedaration Surgical Obesity (IFSO)

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