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Best Obesity bariatric surgeons: TOP 171 doctors

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Burcin Batman
Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
4.5
113 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Burcin Batman

Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity

Dr. Burçin Batman is an Associate Professor, who has studied and worked in the field of medicine, including Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and Laparoscopic inguinal and umbilical hernias. He is a member of the Turkish Surgery Association, Turkish Obesity Surgery Society, World Obesity Association, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, Society of Endocrine Surgery, and National Society for Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery, and has experience working at Firat University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Mus Bulanik State Hospital, and LIV Hospital.

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric balloon
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric balloon
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric balloon
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric balloon
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4.5
113 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $4842
Gastric balloon $1592 - $2687
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3831 - $3951
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Juan Ybarra Munoz
Endocrinologist
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Juan Ybarra Munoz

Endocrinologist

Oncologist, Gastroenterologist

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Carlos Ballesta Lopez
Gastrointestinal surgeon
44 years of experience
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Carlos Ballesta Lopez

Gastrointestinal surgeon
44 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.

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Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso
General surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Alberto Diez-Caballero Alonso

General surgeon
32 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery

General and digestive tract surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. Has held Associate Clinical Lecturer and Lecturer positions at the University of Navarre School of Medicine. Member of the Spanish Association of Surgeons, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery, and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

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Halil Coskun
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.6
252 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Şişli Hospital

Halil Coskun

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Halil Coskun is a renowned bariatric surgery specialist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in operations including Gastric bypass, Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy), and Gastric balloon. Known for his contributions to the field, Dr. Coskun has conducted more than 5,000 treatments and has a respected academic profile.Read more
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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4.6
252 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $5500
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3750
Gastric balloon $4500
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Kaplan Baha Temizgonul
Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Lotus Bariatrics Clinic

Kaplan Baha Temizgonul

Gastrointestinal surgeon
19 years of experience
Dr. Kaplan BahaTemizgonul is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon with extensive training and experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery, war surgery and bariatric procedures. He has been in practice since 2015 and graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He has several published articles in medical literature. Patients find him easy to talk to.Read more
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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5.0
6 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $4250 - $4400
Gastric balloon $1332.42 - $2558.24
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4150 - $4500
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Obesity doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Obesity doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Obesity doctors in the world?

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Famous Obesity doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Piotr Major
General surgeon
14 years of experience
4.2
35 reviews
Poland, Jelenia Góra
KCM Clinic

Piotr Major

General surgeon
14 years of experience

accreditations:

The Association of Polish Surgeons
The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Prof. Major is a highly experienced general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques and the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, having performed over 1600 bariatric procedures. He holds a doctorate and is a member of The Association of Polish Surgeons and The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.

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Gastric bypass
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Gastric bypass
4.2
35 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2334.39 - $2973.95
Gastric bypass $5851.97
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $5319.01
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Mustafa Unal
Plastic surgeon
10 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Parla Clinic

Mustafa Unal

Plastic surgeon
10 years of experience
Vaser liposuction
Breast Implants with Breast Lift
Vaser liposuction
Breast Implants with Breast Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift
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Yasar Ozdenkaya
General surgeon
21 years of experience
4.5
457 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital

Yasar Ozdenkaya

General surgeon
21 years of experience

Dr. Ozdenskaya has been practicing medicine since 1998, and has worked in several hospitals and clinics in the Istanbul area. Since 2012 he has been working as a general specialist in obesity surgery at Medipol Clinic, performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve resection, stomach resection with the da Vinci robot, gastric balloon and mini-gastric bypass operations.

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4.5
457 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $10000
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $10000
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Grzegorz Kowalski
General surgeon
24 years of experience
4.2
35 reviews
Poland, Jelenia Góra
KCM Clinic

Grzegorz Kowalski

General surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Grzegorz Kowalski is an accomplished surgeon specializing in general surgery, oncological surgery, and bariatrics. He holds an MD and a PhD and has served as the head of surgery departments at several institutions. Kowalski is also an author of numerous scientific publications and is a member of various medical societies.Read more
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Before and After Pictures
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
4.2
35 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2334.39 - $2973.95
Gastric bypass $5851.97
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $5319.01
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Ibrahim Karatas
General surgeon
29 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. K Clinics

Ibrahim Karatas

General surgeon
29 years of experience
Dr. Ibrahim Karatas is a General Surgery Specialist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Type 2 diabetes surgeries. He has trained extensively in advanced laparoscopy and infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. He is an active member of several professional associations and a founding member of the Manisa Breast Surgery Association.Read more
Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric bypass
Gastric bypass
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Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric bypass
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Michal Kazanowski
General surgeon
6 years of experience
4.2
35 reviews
Poland, Jelenia Góra
KCM Clinic

Michal Kazanowski

General surgeon
6 years of experience
Dr. Michal Kazanowski is an endoscopic surgeon specializing in general and oncological surgery. He is an expert in the Allurion Programme and has conducted a webinar on the non-invasive treatment of obesity using the Allurion gastric balloon.Read more
Gastric balloon
Before and After Pictures
Gastric balloon
4.2
35 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2334.39 - $2973.95
Gastric bypass $5851.97
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $5319.01
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Antanas Mickevicius
General surgeon
20 years of experience
4.6
94 reviews
Lithuania, Vilnius
Kardiolita Hospital

Antanas Mickevicius

General surgeon
20 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation of Surgery for Obesity

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).

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4.6
94 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $5329.67 - $6395.6
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Mustafa Atabey
General surgeon
10 years of experience
5.0
44 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Health Point World Clinic (former Dr. Soho Clinic)

Mustafa Atabey

General surgeon
10 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation For The Surgery Of Obesity And Metabolic Disorders
Dr. Mustafa Atabey is a Surgeon and Bariatric Surgeon with 17 years of experience, specialized in gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and gastric bypass. He is certified in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, upper and lower gastroenterological endoscopy, and resuscitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Dr. Atabey is a member of various medical associations.Read more
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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5.0
44 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4100
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Farid Rafiyev
Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Azerbaijan, Baku
Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku

Farid Rafiyev

Gastrointestinal surgeon
17 years of experience
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
Post-bariatric plastic surgery
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
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Omer Avlanmis
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.5
213 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Omer Avlanmis

General surgeon
23 years of experience

accreditations:

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
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
4.5
213 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $3680 - $4000
Gastric band
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3500 - $4000
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Hasan Erdem
General surgeon
22 years of experience
4.8
19 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. HE Obesity Clinic

Hasan Erdem

General surgeon
22 years of experience

accreditations:

Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course

Dr. HE is a General Surgery Specialist and Associate Professor of Obesity and Metabolic Conditions. He has vast experience in the field, having worked in various hospitals in Turkey and having completed certificates and courses such as Anorectal Physiology Course, Laparoscopic Colon Rectum Surgery Course, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Hands-On Course. He is a member of several organizations such as International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Turkish Surgical Association, Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery Association, Endocrine Surgery Association, and Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

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Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric balloon
Gastric balloon
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric balloon
Gastric balloon
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4.8
19 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric balloon $2121.21 - $3187.14
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $3826.7 - $4039.89
Gastric band
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Asim Uslu
Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Care in Turkey Clinic

Asim Uslu

Plastic surgeon
15 years of experience
Dr. Asim Uslu is a respected Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, recognized for his personalized cosmetic procedures. He has been awarded as the 'Doctor of the Year' in Antalya and is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRECD). He specializes in a range of operations including Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and more.Read more
Gynecomastia surgery
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation
Gynecomastia surgery
Before and After Pictures
Gynecomastia surgery
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation
Gynecomastia surgery
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
Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
Breast augmentation
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Tummy tuck
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Before and After Pictures
Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
Breast augmentation
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
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Doctor's visit price on request
Gastric bypass $5862.63
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) $4263.73
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Dr Yahya Ozel
General surgeon
34 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics

Dr Yahya Ozel

General surgeon
34 years of experience
Dr. Yahya Ozel is a bariatric surgeon with over 34 years of experience. He specializes in various procedures such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, gastric balloon, and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, with a strong foundation in gastroenterology and general surgery. He is a member of multiple medical associations like the Turkish Obesity Surgery Association.Read more

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