Best Obesity Doctors Worldwide — TOP 148

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

Assoc. Prof. Vahit Mutlu has performed 900+ bariatric procedures at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility ensuring international standards.

• 13 years of experience of experience in general and bariatric surgery
• Specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and gastric balloon procedures
• Research background from Ondokuz Mayis University's surgery department
• Personally analyzes each patient's documents for tailored treatment plans

1,100+ bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Kaplan Baha Temizgonul specializes in sleeve gastrectomy and long-term patient follow-up at Lotus Bariatrics Clinic.

• 21 years of experience of experience in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery
• Follows patients up to 21 years of experience 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

Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He has performed over 500 bariatric procedures. Dr. Kartal holds certification from the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C). He works at a clinic affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed over 650 surgical operations across major hospitals in Turkey.
• Certified by the Turkish Surgical Association for his surgical qualifications.
• Uses laser techniques for hemorrhoidal diseases and interventional endoscopic procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery.

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
• 46 years of experience 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

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a certified bariatric surgeon with over 10 years of experience 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

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

Prof. Aydin specializes in obesity surgery, with expertise in gastric sleeve procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in gastroenterology surgery
• Professor of General Surgery at Inonu University
• Specializes in bariatric surgical interventions
• Over 37 years of experience of surgical experience

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

900+ obesity and metabolic procedures performed – Prof. Dr. Samet Yardimci became Turkey's youngest gastroenterology surgeon in 2012.

• 23 years of experience 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

Dr. Farid Rafiyev holds the International Mini Gastric Bypass Surgeon of Excellence Bronze Certification, a prestigious recognition in bariatric surgery. He works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku.

• Published 21 articles and developed 3 effective proposals
• Full member of IFSO, IBC, ASMBS, and ELSA
• PhD in medical sciences with focus on laparoscopic complications
• Trained in Berlin, France, and Strasbourg for advanced techniques

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.

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Guler is a professor specializing in gastrointestinal surgery and obesity treatment at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• 34 years of experience of surgical experience
• Member of the Turkish Society of Obesity Surgery and other prestigious associations
• Professor at Istanbul Aydin University
• Trained at Hacettepe and Baskent Universities

Rafał Kuźlik, MD, PhD, is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. He is widely recognized in plastic, reconstructive, aesthetic, and functional gynecology. He works between Warsaw and Dubai. He has 30+ years in medicine and 25+ years of clinical practice. He was Head of Gynecology and Obstetrics at EMC St. Anne’s Hospital from 2012 to 2020. He is an academic at the Medical University of Warsaw. He completed breast surgery training at Helios Klinikum in Germany from 2003 to 2010.

He is the author of the One Cut, Linear Z, and Double O techniques, recognized internationally. He has trained physicians for about 15 years on nearly every continent. He founded SaskaMed in Warsaw and collaborates with Koster Clinic in Dubai. He founded the Polish Academy of Plastic and Reconstructive Gynecology. He is President of the Polish Society of Plastic Gynecology. He is General Secretary of WARAG.

Over 22 years of experience specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery – Dr. Poyrazoglu performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures for obesity treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained in robotic surgery in France, Ankara, and Istanbul
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• Expert in both primary bariatric surgeries and complex revisions
• Published research in international journals on surgical outcomes

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

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

Dr. Halil Alis is a gastrointestinal surgeon and Medical Director at VM Medical Park Florya. He is a robotic surgery trainer using the Da Vinci system. Dr. Alis treats obesity, colorectal conditions, and complex digestive diseases. He has authored over 70 scientific papers in international medical journals.

• Active member of SAGES, EAES, IASGO, ISSO, and IFSO.
• Performs Da Vinci robotic gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures like ERCP and EUS.
• Served as a manager at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training 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

Specializing in obesity surgery, Dr. Yilmaz combines academic expertise with years of hands-on experience at leading hospitals.

• Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Practiced general surgery for over 15 years of experience in various hospitals
• Currently working at Medipol University Pendik Hospital