Best Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass bariatric surgeons: TOP 55 doctors

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).

Education:

Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004)

Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital (2005-2010 General Surgery

Specialist Training)

Institutions He Works for:

Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

Malatya Darende Hulus Efendi State Hospital

Malatya Private EGM Hayat Hospital

Malatya Private Park Hospital

Antalya Private Life Hospital Group

Antalya Private ASV Life Hospital

Publications and Articles:

Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old

patient

Recep Aktimur, Uğur Yaşar, Elif Çolak, Nuraydın Özlem

Turk J Surg. 2017; 33(1): 43–44.

Effects of preoperative nutritional support on colonic anastomotic healing in

malnourished rats

Rıza Haldun Gündoğdu, Uğur Yaşar, Pamir Eren Ersoy, Emre Ergül, Semra

Işıkoğlu, Atilla Erhan

Ulus Surgical Magazine 2015; 31(3): 113–117. Published online 2015 Sep.

Master Thesis:

The effect of preoperative nutrition on colonic anastomosis healing in

malnourished rats.

Certificates and Courses :

Metabolic Surgical Procedures with Video Demonstrations Course (12-15

October 2017)

Obesity and metabolic diseases surgery winter school (26 February 2018)

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Symposium (3-4 December 2018)

Nutritional support in Cancer (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning Programme,

22/11/2009)

Nutritional Support in intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patents (ESPEN Long-

Life-Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)

Nutritional Support in the Perioperative Period (ESPEN Long-Life-

Learning Programme, 01/04/2009)

Approach to Paranteral Nutrition (PN) (ESPEN Long-Life-Learning

Programme, 22/11/2009) Thyroid Surgery Course (Ankara Surgery

Association )

Thyroid Cancer Surgery Course (Turkish Surgical Society 12 September

2009)

Akut Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Treatument Course (Ankara Surgery

Association 10 January 2009)

Abdominal Wall Hernias Course (Ankara Surgery Association 10 January

2009)

Burn Course (Ankara Surgery Association 11 April 2009)

Experimental Surgery Course (5. Surgical Research Congress 10

December 2009)

Total Mesorectal Excision Course (Ankara Surgery Days 14-15 November

2008)

Professional assocations and organizations to which he is a

member:

Turkish Surgery Association

BMCD (Association of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery)

TOSS (Turkish obesity surgery society)

Special Interests:

Cancer Surgery,

Obesity and Metabolic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

Thyroid Surgery

Awards Received:

2011 KEPAN congress second best paper

2019 Turkey East Awards; The most succesful General Surgeon

of the year.

2020 Altıntaç Awards; Best Obesity Surgeon of the Year Award

Medical Doctorate in surgery

Consultant of laparoscopic and weight loss surgeries

Member of the Royal College Of Surgeons, England

Member and instructor At Alexandria Endoscopic Association (ALEXEA)

Member of the Egyptian Society for Obesity Surgery 

Member of the Egyptian Society for laparoscopic surgeons 

World renowned for his expertise in Obesity Surgery 

Reviewer in many international journals (Obesity Surgery, International journal of surgery, Surgical Endoscopy)

Whatclinic service award 2023 for serving patients from all around the world 

Thanakom Sukcharoen, M.D.

Expertise

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

2012 Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University

2019 Master of Science in Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

Certificates

2020 American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), USA

2021 Certificate of Preventive Medicine Specialist, Medical Council

2021 Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Current Positions

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist at Intrarat Hospital

Professor Burhan Mayir isespecially interested in metabolic and bariatric surgery, also. He performs single port (scarless) sleeve gastrectomy, gastric by pass procedures and revisional bariatric surgeries. He has experience about metabolic-bariatric surgery, gastro-esophagus reflux surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery (scarless thyroidectomy), cancer surgery, hernia surgery, adrenal gland surgery, other gastrointestinal surgical procedures, liver surgery, spleen surgery, hemorrhoid surgery and anal fissure surgery. He has speeches in various congresses and meetings, over 60 articles published in national and international refereed journals, and over 100 abstracts presented at congresses.

Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Umut R. Gündüz began his medical career at the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Later, he became a General Surgery Specialist at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

From 2011 onwards, they worked as a General Surgery Specialist at Antalya Training and Research Hospital.

In 2018, they became a Clinical Education Instructor. Dr. Umut Rıza Gündüz primarily focused on metabolic, breast, endocrine & other general surgeries.

In 2021, they worked as both a manager and a physician in the General Surgery department at Özel Termessos Hospital.

Since 2023, Umut R. Gündüz has been continuing to accept patients at their own clinic, mainly specializing in metabolic surgery and performing general surgery operations.

• Gastric Sleeve
• Bypass Surgeries
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Mini Gastric Bypass
  • SASI-S Bypass
  • Roux en-y Bypass
• Endoscopic Procedures
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Botox
• Revision Surgeries
• Diabetes Surgery
• Complication Surgeries

Some of Dr.Umut R. Gunduz’ Trainings;

• Neck Dissection Course (2019)
  
  – Da Vinci Xi System for Surgeons Training,
  Orsi Academy, Belgium (2018)
  
  – Advanced course in revisional
  bariatric surgery & the management of
  complex cases, Belgium (2017)
  
  – Advance Endoscopy Course, Turkish
  Surgical Association, Turkey (2017)
  
  – Turkish Society of Surgery Advanced Endoscopy Course (2016)

I’m Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel, a surgeon specializing in bariatric and metabolic surgery with over 8 years of experience transforming lives through advanced surgical solutions. I am proud to be one of the few bariatric surgeons in Mexico who is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). I am also certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and the Mexican College of General Surgery.

My primary focus is providing comprehensive care to patients dealing with obesity, obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, as well as managing complications from bariatric surgery. I also treat gastroesophageal reflux and reflux-related esophagitis, offering tailored solutions that significantly enhance my patients' quality of life.

Patients often highlight my professionalism, empathy, and dedication to understanding their unique needs. I take the time to listen and fully grasp their goals because I believe every case deserves a personalized approach and a clear path toward success.

My priority isn’t to see the most patients—it’s to deliver exceptional care and outstanding results for each individual. I am deeply committed to quality, staying accessible, and maintaining close communication with my patients throughout their journey.

If you’re looking for expertise, compassion, and results you can trust, I’m here to help you take the first step toward a healthier, happier life.

He was born in Istanbul in 1982. He graduated from Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine. In 2012, he worked as an emergency medical assistant at Taksim First Aid EAH.

Between 2013-2018, he specialized in general surgery at Haseki EAH. Then, between 2018-2020, he completed his compulsory service at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. 

Since 2020, with Dr. Hasan Lice, they have worked with the Sava team for bariatric surgeries. He is married and has two kids.

He is also the deputy chief physician of the hospital.

Assoc. Dr. Ali DURMUŞ was born in the Fevzipaşa township of İslahiye, Gaziantep. Because his father worked at Tekel, he started his education at Malatya Derme Primary School and completed it at Adıyaman Atatürk Primary School. When his father was appointed to Amasya Taşova district, he attended secondary school at Taşova Atatürk Secondary School. He finished high school at Gaziantep Kilis High School, ranking 3rd.

Since his uncle was in Çanakkale, he chose Çanakkale Education Institute as a university. Assoc. Prof. Dr. is a teacher. Ali Durmuş was appointed to Yukarı Tutak village in Ağrı's Diyadin district within the scope of compulsory service. After working as a teacher for a period, he took the university exam again.

He was accepted to Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, one of the two medical faculties that taught in English at that time. He completed one year of English preparation and 6 years of medical education without any loss. He was a member of the ski team and basketball team at the university, and also managed social events such as the annual medical ball.

He was assigned to Iskenderun State Hospital in compulsory service. Assoc. Prof. Dr., who served as the emergency manager. Ali Durmuş passed the General Surgery Department of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital in the Medical Specialization Exam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. completed his specialization and became a specialist. Due to his success in his compulsory service, Ali Durmuş was appointed as assistant chief physician to the Oncology department at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

Later, he was appointed as a training officer in the Department of General Surgery and Gastroenterology. He helped develop laparoscopic stomach and intestinal surgeries (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, reflux, colon cancer, stomach cancer, etc.) in Turkey. Between 2002 and 2015, he trained dozens of assistants and helped them become general surgeons.

In 2015, he left his job in Okmeydanı and worked as Assistant Professor. He started working as a faculty member at Nişantaşı University.