<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr.&nbsp;Akos&nbsp;Issekutz specializes in&nbsp;Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Colon and Gastric Oncology Surgery.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Vinod Singhal", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-vinod-singhal-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal is trained and qualified surgical Gastroenterologist from one of the premier institute in India. Dr. Vinod is trained in Bariatric surgery by the pioneers in the field and had been office bearer in the national bariatric society in India i.e. OSSI for several years.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterologist","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Surgical Gastroenterologist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal is trained and qualified surgical Gastroenterologist from one of the premier institute in India. After working for more than a decade in the field of surgery as Consultant General Surgeon, he moved to UAE in 2010. Since then he has been providing surgical care to the residents of UAE. Apart from his postdoctoral training experience in GI Surgery (including Liver Transplant), he obtained his university diploma in Laparoscopic Digestive and General surgery from France. Dr. Vinod is trained in Bariatric surgery by the pioneers in the field and had been office bearer in the national bariatric society in India i.e. OSSI for several years.</p> <p>Dr. Vinod is a recognized &amp; certified Surgeon by European Board of Surgery, his contribution to the field of surgery and clinical acumen is duly honored by different Royal Colleges in UK (England, Glasgow and Ireland), European Union, USA &amp; India. He is proudly serving as honorary examiner for well recognized international surgical boards.&nbsp; He is also qualified as Masters in Hospital Administration.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Adriana Rotundo", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-adriana-rotundo-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Adriana Rotundo is a consultant general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. Dr Adriana has a special interest in gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, from diagnosis to surgical treatment. She has performed several laparoscopic surgical procedures for GERD and hiatal hernia with very good outcomes and resolution of symptoms.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Consultant","Bariatric Surgeon","Specialist in Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass","Specialist in Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy","Specialist in Laparoscopic Roux en-Y gastric bypass","Specialist in Laparoscopic band insertion/removal","Specialist in Laparoscopic and open incisional hernia with abdominal wall reconstruction"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Parkview Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-parkview-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Adriana Rotundo is a consultant general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. She graduated in Italy in 2002 and completed her specialist training in Rome at La Sapienza University. In 2007 she moved to Oxford, UK where she worked at the John Radcliffe Hospital in the Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Unit. She completed a Bariatric Fellowship at the University College Hospital in London and was recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2012. She was a consultant bariatric and esophagogastric surgeon in the UK at the University Hospital of North Midlands, one of the largest hospitals in the country.</p> <p>She moved to the UAE in 2017 and since then has performed many weight loss procedures such as mini and standard gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and balloon insertion. Moreover she has vast experience in revision weight loss surgery for patients who failed to lose weight with a first procedure and need a second procedure to achieve a better result.</p> <p>Dr Adriana has a special interest in gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, from diagnosis to surgical treatment. She has performed several laparoscopic surgical procedures for GERD and hiatal hernia with very good outcomes and resolution of symptoms.</p> <p>Dr. Adriana has been invited to speak at many international obesity conferences and has produced many publications and articles. Dr Adriana was invited to Sky Arabia on two different occasions to discuss obesity and weight loss surgery in the Middle East.</p> <p><strong>Her core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass</li> <li>Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy</li> <li>Laparoscopic Roux en-Y gastric bypass</li> <li>Laparoscopic revisional bariatric surgery (for failed weight loss or complications)</li> <li>Laparoscopic band insertion/removal</li> <li>Gastroscopy +/- balloon insertion</li> <li>Laparoscopic funduplication (anti-reflux surgery)</li> <li>Laparoscopic Heller&rsquo;s myotomy</li> <li>Laparoscopic repair of para-oesophageal hernia</li> <li>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy +/- intraoperative cholangiogram</li> <li>Laparoscopic inguinal hernia (TAP)</li> <li>Laparoscopic and open incisional hernia with abdominal wall reconstruction</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ali Khalil Fardoun", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ali-khalil-fardoun-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Fardoun is an experienced consultant bariatric surgeon who has worked in a variety of hospital settings in both General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He performs surgeries such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and other simple and advanced laparoscopic procedures.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant bariatric surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric and metabolic surgery","Specialist in Advanced laparoscopic procedures","Specialist in Gastric bypass surgery","Specialist in weight gain disorders","Specialist in Management of obesity","Specialist in Sleeve gastrectomy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Parkview Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-parkview-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Fardoun is an experienced consultant bariatric surgeon who has worked in a variety of hospital settings in both General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.</p> <p>He performs surgeries such as gastric banding, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and other simple and advanced laparoscopic procedures.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bariatric and metabolic surgery</li> <li>Advanced laparoscopic procedures</li> <li>Gastric bypass surgery</li> <li>Management of obesity/weight gain disorders</li> <li>Sleeve gastrectomy</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Biborka Bereczky", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-biborka-bereczky-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Biborka Bereczky is a Specialist General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric, and Metabolic Surgeon. Some of her areas of expertise include benign breast surgery, skin surgery, diabetic foot management, and all types of hernia repair.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Weight Loss Surgeon","Bariatric Surgeon","Metabolic Surgery Specialist","Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Specialist","Specialist in Benign breast surgery","Specialist in Minor anal conditions","Skin Surgery Specialist","Specialist in Wound Management","Specialist in Diabetic Foot Management","Specialist in Gastroscopy","Specialist in Gastric Balloon Insertion"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic City Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-city-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Biborka Bereczky is a Specialist General, Laparoscopic, Bariatric-and Metabolic Surgeon. She graduated from Semmelweis University Budapest, Hungary in 2003 and got her Hungarian General Surgery Specialist Board Certification in 2010. She worked at Semmelweis University Budapest, Hungary for 13 years and became Assistant Professor in 2011. In the same year she gained her PhD degree in Molecular Oncology.</p> <p>Dr. Biborka worked at Dubai Hospital for 5 years from 2013 as Specialist General Surgeon in the Bariatric, Breast, Wound Management and General Surgery Teams.</p> <p>She completed a 3-month Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Bruno Dillemans in AZ Sint-Jan Hospital, Bruges, Belgium in 2017. In 2018 she was awarded the one-year Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons and worked as Senior Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Fellow in Derby, UK. During her fellowship, she gained the Certificate of Individual Competency in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2019, accredited by Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy, London, UK.</p> <p>Dr. Biborka has also been appointed as Adjunct Associate Professor at the College of Medicine, MBRU.</p> <p>Over the past years she has participated in numerous conferences, lectures and poster presentations. She has been selected for international surgical and scientific scholarships/fellowships in Japan, UK, Austria, Italy, Turkey and the UAE.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Her core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Weight loss (bariatric) and metabolic surgery</li> <li>Management of bariatric surgery emergencies</li> <li>Laparoscopic cholecystectomy +/- on-table cholangiography</li> <li>Laparoscopic or open inguino-femoral hernia repair, incisional-/ umbilical-/ paraumbilical-/ epigastric-/ Spighelian-/ recurrent hernia repair</li> <li>Laparoscopic or open appendectomy</li> <li>Laparoscopic or open emergency surgeries</li> <li>Staging laparoscopy and peritoneal lavage +/- on-table OGD</li> <li>Benign breast surgery</li> <li>Minor anal conditions: hemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula, perianal abscess</li> <li>Skin surgery</li> <li>Wound management, diabetic foot management</li> <li>Gastroscopy, gastric balloon insertion</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Vikas Kapur", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-vikas-kapur-india", "description":"Dr. Vikas Kapur is a bariatric surgery specialist in India. He has more than 14 years of experience. He is associated with Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Gynecological Surgeries Laparoscopically","Specialist in Bariatric Surgeries","Specialist in Laparo-Endoscopic hernia repair"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/narayana-superspeciality-hospital-gurugram-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Vikas Kapur is amongst the first few in India to have successfully completed Post-doctoral Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery recognized by National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. He has done close to 12,500 various Laparoscopic surgeries. He is exceptional in Basic and Advanced Laparo-endoscopic surgeries i.e. Laparoscopic Appendicectomy, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic CBD exploration, Laparoscopic Fundoplication, Laparoscopic Splenectomy, Laparo-Endoscopic hernia repairs (which include Total Extra-peritoneal repair for inguinal hernia, Intraperitoneal only mesh repair for Ventral hernia repair), Laparoscopic Colo-rectal surgeries (including Lap. Rectopexy, Stapled hemorrhoidopexy (MIPH), VAAFT Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment), Laparoscopic weight loss surgeries (Laparoscopic Mini Gastric bypass, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass), Laparoscopic solid organ surgeries (Splenectomy, Adrenalectomy and nephrectomies), Diagnostic laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy and Endoscopic Neck Surgeries. He is also doing most of the Gynecological Surgeries Laparoscopically (Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomies, Laparoscopic Myomectomies, Laparoscopic Ovarian cysts /dermoids, Laparoscopic management of endometriosis, ectopic pregnancies etc.). His special interest lies in Laparo-Endoscopic hernia repairs and Bariatric Surgeries. He has attended and presented papers in various National and International Congresses, Conferences and Conclaves.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Faisal Badri", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-faisal-badri-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Faisal Badri is Consultant General Surgeon at Prime Hospital with over 16 years of experience in the field of surgery. He specializes in General Abdominal, Obesity and Metabolic, Abdominal Oncology, and Liver and Pancreas surgeries and Liver and Kidney Transplantation. His major achievements have been in Bariatric, Advanced Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic surgeries..", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Pancreatic surgeries Specialist","Abdominal Oncology Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Faisal Badri is Consultant General Surgeon at Prime Hospital with over 16 years of experience in the field of surgery. He specializes in General Abdominal, Obesity and Metabolic, Abdominal Oncology, and Liver and Pancreas surgeries and Liver and Kidney Transplantation. His major achievements have been in Bariatric, Advanced Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic surgeries.</p> <p>Prior to joining Prime Hospital, Dr. Badri was the Head of the General Surgery, Hepatobiliary, and Liver Transplant Department at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. In the past, he was also the Director of Rashid Hospital&rsquo;s Bariatric Surgery and Proctology Unit. As part of his academic interest, Dr. Badri is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Dubai Medical College for Girls.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Homero Rivas", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-homero-rivas-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Homero Rivas is an experienced Laparoscopic Digestive and Bariatric Surgeon and a pioneer and leader in numerous state-of-the-art innovative techniques of minimal access surgery, including scarless surgery, natural orifice surgery, and magnetic surgery, to name a few.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Bariatric Surgeon","Single Port Surgery Specialist","Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy POEM for Achalasia Specialist","Specialist in Robotic Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic City Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-city-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Homero Rivas is a Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean of Innovation and the Future at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Healthcare in Dubai. Formerly, he was Associate Professor of Surgery, and the Director of Innovative Surgery at Stanford University.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a digestive and bariatric surgeon, he has 18 years of experience. After his training in general surgery at the University of North Dakota, he completed two one-year fellowships in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the University of Louisville and also at the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Spain. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dr. Rivas is&nbsp;a pioneer and leader in numerous state-of-the art innovative techniques of minimal access surgery including: scarless surgery, natural orifice surgery, magnetic surgery, Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia, robotic surgery and more. He has been involved in minimal access surgery both in the US and internationally in nearly all continents as a surgeon-in-training, a practicing surgeon and also as teacher of other expert surgeons.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Laparoscopic Digestive and Bariatric Surgery, Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, revisional bariatric surgery, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Colorectal surgery, solid organ surgery, endoscopic and surgical management of achalasia, bariatric endoscopy, advanced GI Endoscopy</li> <li>Single port surgery</li> <li>Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy POEM for Achalasia</li> <li>Robotic Surgery</li> <li>Digital Health</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Mohamed Elkalaawy", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-mohamed-elkalaawy-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Mohamed Elkalaawy is a senior bariatric surgeon specializing in metabolic surgery, weight loss programs, adolescent obesity services, and weight regain after obesity surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Specialist in Metabolic Surgery","Specialist in Weight Loss","Specialist in Adolescent obesity services","Specialist in Revisions and weight regain after obesity surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-airport-road-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Mohamed Elkalaawy is a Senior Bariatric surgeon and an associate professor of Surgery. As well as his work with Mediclinic, he works in the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery unit at University College London Hospital in the UK.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bariatric Surgery</li> <li>Metabolic Surgery</li> <li>Weight Loss Programs</li> <li>Adolescent obesity services</li> <li>Revisions and weight regain after obesity surgery</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Safwan A Taha", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-safwan-a-taha-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Prof. Dr. Safwan A Taha is an experienced General Surgeon recognized as a “Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery” by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA, specializing in bariatric surgery and associated complications, revision surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Metabolic Surgery","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Specialist in Revisional Obesity Surgery","Specialist in Gastric Balloon","Specialist in anti-reflux surgery","Specialist in TEP hernia surgery","Specialist in incisional hernia surgery","Specialist in Single incision laparoscopic surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-airport-road-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. Safwan Abdulrahman Taha graduated from Basrah College of Medicine, IRAQ, in 1983 with honors and became Professor of Surgery, with distinction, in 2000. He was founding Dean of Thi-Qar College of medicine, URAQ, in 2003. He holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Glasgow, Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, Specialization Diploma in laparoscopic Surgery from Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg, France and the Certificate of the Arab Board of Surgery.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is currently Governor of the UAE Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Governor at large and member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is the Director and Lead Surgeon of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital.</p> <p>He is an international speaker, has more than 37 published papers and serves as &ldquo;Reviewer&rdquo; for &ldquo;Obesity Surgery&rdquo;, the Official Journal of IFSO.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is recognized as &ldquo;Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery&rdquo; and &ldquo;Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery&rdquo; by the Surgical Review Corporation, USA.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bariatric (obesity) surgery: Primary procedures (lap gastric Sleeve, mini-bypass, gastric bypass, gastric band etc)&nbsp;</li> <li>Management of weight regain following obesity surgery (revisional surgery)</li> <li>Management of complications of obesity surgery (acute and chronic)&nbsp;</li> <li>Gastric balloons</li> <li>Advanced laparoscopic surgery (anti-reflux surgery, TEP hernia surgery, incisional hernia)</li> <li>Single incision laparoscopic surgery (operating through one small non-visible incision)</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Sami Salem Ahmad", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-sami-salem-ahmad-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Sami Salem Ahmad is a senior consultant surgeon with 30+ years of experience in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery, specializing in minimally invasive surgeries for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obesity.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant Surgeon","Specialist in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery","Specialist in obesity surgery","Specialist in Sleeve Gastrectomy","Specialist in omega Bypass","Specialist in Gastric Banding","Specialist in Roux en Y gastric bypass","Specialist in Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux disease laparoscopically"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/mediclinic-airport-road-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Sami Salem Ahmad is a well known senior consultant surgeon with over 30 years&#39; experience who is specialised in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and obesity surgery. He has performed large number of obesity procedures and surgeries, such as sleeve gastrectomy, omega bypass, gastric banding, Roux en Y gastric bypass, and has been working in this field since 1991. Dr. Sami is internationally known for the treatment of the gastroesophageal reflux disease and is one of the pioneers of sleeve gastrectomy in Germany.</p> <p>Dr. Sami has performed more than 5000 bariatric (obesity) operations during the course of his career. Re-do and correction operations after failed bariatric operations are common procedures in his practice. Dr. Sami <span style="text-align: justify;">routinely&nbsp;</span>performs <span style="text-align: justify;">endoscopic&nbsp;</span>intragastric balloon procedures. He is one of the first doctors globally to start intragastric Botox injections and has published in this field.</p> <p>He studied in Hamburg, Germany and specialised in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery in Hamburg and London. He achieved the Doctorate of Medicine from Hamburg University and is registered as a consultant surgeon on the London specialist register and with the Stuttgart medical council.</p> <p>Dr. Sami is a member of several surgical societies and takes part regularly as speaker and presents his research results and studies at international congresses.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Treatment of Obesity</li> <li>Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux disease laparoscopically</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Nagaraj Palankar", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-nagaraj-palankar-india", "description":"Dr. Nagaraj Palankar is a Surgical Gastroenterology Consultant at Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road - Bengaluru. With 16 years of experience, he specializes in colorectal surgery & living donor liver transplants.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterology Consultant","Gastroenterologist","Specialist in robotic HPB","Specialist in Robitic Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery","Specialist in Gastrointestinal Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/manipal-hospital-hal-airport-road-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Nagaraj Palankar&nbsp;is a Consultant&nbsp;specialized in Surgical Gastroenterology, HAL Airport Road - Bengaluru. Here is his professional experience in his own words.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had my basic surgical training during general surgery residency at Bangalore Medical College. In addition to routine general surgical procedures, I had excellent exposure in management of patients with portal hypertension including shunt and non-shunt operations for extrahepatic portal hypertension. I did a project evaluating the outcome of various modalities of treatment in patients with portal hypertension.&nbsp; I had continued exposure in complex gastrointestinal surgery and advanced laparoscopic procedures while I was working as a Senior Resident in Gastrointestinal Surgery at PSRI, New Delhi. During my tenure as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal from 2004-2006, I was actively involved in teaching the postgraduates basic surgical technique and basic surgical procedures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Since 2012, I am working in Manipal Hospital, Bangalore as a consultant in the department of Surgical Gastroenterology. Our team has an active liver transplant program. I have taken the responsibility of donor hepatectomy in our living donor liver transplantation program which was headed by Dr. Sadiq Sikora. Also, we are offering state-of-the-art surgical services including robotic HPB and gastrointestinal surgery.&nbsp;</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/assist-prof-dr-theerapol-angkoolpakdeekul-thailand", "description":"Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul is a renowned general surgeon who holds an experience of more than two decades of clinical practice in his specialty. With a particular interest in bariatric surgery, he performs Sleeve Gastrectomy and various other laparoscopic bariatric procedures with high success rates.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Sleeve Gastrectomy","Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures","Colorectal Surgery","Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery","Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul is a renowned general surgeon who holds an experience of more than two decades of clinical practice in his specialty. With a particular interest in bariatric surgery, he performs Sleeve Gastrectomy and various other laparoscopic bariatric procedures with high success rates. To date, Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul has passionately helped countless individuals to safely and effectively lose weight without any significant medical complications. Currently, he offers laparoscopic bariatric procedures at the prestigious Bumrungrad International Hospital, Thailand.</p> <p>After graduating from the Mahidol University, Thailand, in 1993, Dr. Theerapol received his professional board certifications from the Thai Board of Surgery in 1997 and The Thai Board of Colorectal Surgery in 2003. His further accreditations consist of fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the highly esteemed Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia, and Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery from the distinguished En Chu Kong Hospital, Taiwan. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Theerapol also holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor at his alma mater, the Mahidol University, Thailand.</p> <p>His excellent academic credentials and strong medical ethics distinguish him from his fellow practitioners and establish a trusting environment for his patients. Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul is also fluent in English and Thai, which significantly aids his patients in communicating their concerns comfortably. He is well celebrated among his patients for his highly skilled procedures and dedication towards pre and post-op care. Dr. Theerapol Angkoolpakdeekul also exhibits a compassionate attitude towards the well-being of his patients, which is another primary reason for his high patient satisfaction rate.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Haitham Sawalmeh", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-haitham-sawalmeh-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh has over 12 years of experience in the field of general and laparoscopic, bariatric, colorectal and trauma surgeries.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Bariatric Surgeon","Specialist in hernia repair surgery","Specialist in Sphincterotomy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Haitham Sawalmeh has over 12 years of experience in the field of general and laparoscopic, bariatric, colorectal and trauma surgeries. He graduated with Jordanian board in General Surgery. Started working in Rashid Hospital in 2012. He is vastly experienced in many open and laparoscopic elective and emergency cases including bariatric surgeries, explorative laparotomies, bowel resection and anastomosis, Hartmann&#39;s procedure, diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and minor surgical procedures.</p> <p>Dr. Haitham has been a member of the gastro-surgical oncology team and has been involved in the creation of workflows and protocols to deliver patient-centric services. As part of the Proctology team, he gained expertise in the management of anal conditions including hemorrhoidectomy, THD, Fistulectomy, Fistula Laser Closure (FiLaC) and Sphincterotomy.</p> <p>Dr. Haitham assists in the training of residents to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care, he has also been a supervisor to residents in the preparation of surgical oncology cases for multidisciplinary meetings.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Roji Philip", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-roji-philip-india", "description":"Dr. Roji Philip is a General Surgeon with 9 years of experience. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (United Kingdom). He is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Bariatric Surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Fortis Hiranandani Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/fortis-hiranandani-hospital-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Roji Philip is a General Surgeon. He completed his MBBS in 2005 and MS in 2011 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health. Dr. Philip also holds a DNB in General Surgery which he earned in 2011 from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi. Dr. Philip has been a fellowship member at MUHS in the field of Minimal Access Surgery. He also earned his MRCS from Edinburgh, UK. In the seven active years of his career, Dr. Roji Philip has gathered a firm footing in the fields of Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery.</p> <p><strong>Areas of Interest:</strong></p> <ul> <li>General surgery: Drainage of soft tissue infections, Piles, Fissure, Fistula, Lumps &amp; Bumps excision, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Surgery for Necrotising fasciitis, Varicose vein Surgery</li> <li>Hernia surgery: Laparoscopic &amp; Open inguinal, umbilical &amp; ventral hernias</li> <li>Minimal access (Laparoscopic) Surgery: Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, other GI Surgeries</li> <li>Bariatric (Weight-Loss) Surgery</li> <li>Laser Surgery for proctology and varicose veins</li> </ul> <p><strong>International Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>After clearing his royal college examinations from Colombo South Hospital, SriLanka.</li> <li>He is an active member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (United Kingdom).</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Adarsh Chaudhary", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-adarsh-chaudhary-india", "description":"Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary has over 40 years’ experience and is one of the best gastroenterologists in India. He is associated with Medanta - The Medicity", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Hepatobiliary Surgery","Specialist in Pancreatic Surgery","Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Medanta - The Medicity", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/medanta-the-medicity-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary is the Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery, GI Oncology and Bariatric Surgery, Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences. Having trained in UK and the USA, Dr. Adarsh Chaudhary is a doctor with a rich experience in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery. He was instrumental in starting one of the first departments of Surgical Gastroenterology in India.</p> <p>He has also won a number of highly prestigious awards and has been inducted in to respected medical associations such as his fellowships at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and the World Health Organization, United States.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Yeap Chee Loong", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-yeap-chee-loong-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Yeap Chee Loong specializes in General Surgery with over 11 years of experience", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","General Surgery","Consultant General","Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal","Obesity Surgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Yeap Chee Loong is a Consultant General, Upper Gastrointestinal and Obesity Surgeon. Dr. Yeap stays up-to-date with the latest advances in his field. He is very much involved in surgical education and is a former Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.</p> <p>Dr. Yeap obtained his MBBS and Master of Surgery (M.Surg) degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. With a profound interest, he underwent advanced surgical training in Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at the world renowned Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He was then conferred the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS), as well as the American College of Surgeons (FACS).</p> <p>In his clinical practice, Dr. Yeap treats general surgical diseases with special interest in Minimally Invasive Techniques (Keyhole Surgery), Hernia Surgery as well as Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery. He too specialises and provides laparoscopic procedure for obesity and diabetes/metabolic diseases (Bariatric and Metabolic/Diabetes Surgery)</p> <p>Dr Yeap&rsquo;s affable and personal character makes him approachable to individuals of all walks of life and his goal is to provide excellent surgical care for his patients with a focus on minimising post-operative pain and getting patients back to their daily routines as short a time as possible.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Tossapol Kerdsirichairat", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-tossapol-kerdsirichairat-thailand", "description":"Dr. Tossapol Kerdsirichairat specializes in Gastroenterology at Bumrungrad International Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["Gastroenterologist","Bariatric Endoscopist","Specialist in Therapeutic Endoscopy","Specialist in Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty","Specialist in Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)","Specialist in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)","Specialist in Cancer Genetics","Specialist in Pancreaticobiliary diseases","Specialist in Pancreatic Cancer"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>A scholar of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Young Physician Leadership Program, Dr. Kerdsirichairat received his medical degree from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Thailand with distinctions and First Class Honors. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota, a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan, and an advanced/therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, and has served as a member of the ACG Training Committee and a Co-Director of the 2019 Second Year Fellows Course. He has been awarded several teaching as well as excellence in clinical practice awards. He has received several awards, including the AGA-Gastroenterology Research Group (AGA-GRG) Fellow Abstract award, in addition to multiple plenary presentations for three organizing societies (The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), and The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) at the Digestive Disease Week conferences. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, and immunoglobulin 4-related diseases, in addition to the biliary module of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Self-Assessment IX (GESAP IX) for the ASGE. His research focused on therapeutic endoscopy in pancreatitis and its spectrum, including walled-off necrosis, cholangiocarcinoma, and pancreatic cancer, as well as the utility of post-imaging processing, molecular analysis, and scoring systems to improve management of these conditions. In addition to his role as an advanced and bariatric endoscopist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, he serves as a mentor for the ASGE and the ACG mentoring programs. His recent great news is that one of his mentees from these programs has been accepted to the advanced endoscopy fellowship program at Johns Hopkins.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Special Clinical Interests:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced/ interventional/ therapeutic endoscopy</li> <li>Bariatric endoscopy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, endoscopic bariatric revisions</li> <li>Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures, EUS-guided celiac plexus neurolysis, EUS-guided fine needle biopsy, EUS-guided fine needle aspiration, EUS-guided liver biopsy, EUS-guided fiducial placement, internal EUS-directed transgastric ERCP, EUS guided pancreatic fluid collection and postoperative fluid collection drainage</li> <li>Diagnostic EUS including tumor staging</li> <li>Cancer Genetics and cancer screening: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colorectum, anus</li> <li>Endoscopic tissue ablation, resection and dissection</li> <li>Pancreaticobiliary diseases, necrotizing pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer</li> <li>Deep enteroscopy (single and double-balloon/device-assisted)</li> <li>Endoscopic management in altered gastrointestinal anatomy and post liver transplant</li> </ul> <p><strong>Academic Rank:</strong> Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, PA, USA</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Sharad Sharma", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-sharad-sharma-india", "description":"Dr. Sharad Sharma is a General Surgeon. He was awarded a Fellowship (FIAGES) by the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons in 2007. He is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Specialist in Laparoscopic Surgery","Specialist in Cholecystectomy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Fortis Hiranandani Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/fortis-hiranandani-hospital-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Sharad Sharma currently performing Bariatric Surgeries as the main focus of interest has established the Bariatric Units.&nbsp;</p> <p>He passed Masters in Surgery in 1994.</p> <p>He has worked as an Associate Professor, graduate and post graduate Teacher in the MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai. He started performing Laparoscopic Surgeries in 1998. In 2003, he obtained the Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at Gem Hospital, Coimbatore (endorsed by the Society for American Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons, SAGES) under Dr. C Palanivelu. In 2006 he obtained training in D2 Gastrectomy at NUH, Singapore.</p> <p>In 2007, he was awarded Fellowship (FIAGES) by Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons. In 2008 he was awarded Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) by the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India.</p> <p>In 2009, he qualified in the &#39;Essentials of Bariatrics&#39; examination conducted by the Association of Surgeons for Metabolic &amp; Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). In 2009 he trained in Bariatric &amp; Metabolic Surgery under Dr. Philip Schauer at The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.</p> <p>He was awarded Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (FALS) by the FIAGES in 2012.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Sumit Talwar", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-sumit-talwar-india", "description":"Dr. Sumit Talwar is a Bariatric Surgeon at Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road - Bengaluru. His area of expertise includes Bariatric Surgeon and Advanced Laproscopic Surgeon", "medicalSpecialty":["Bariatric Surgeon","Advanced Laproscopic Surgeon","Specialist in Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic or Key-hole Surgery","Specialist in Gastro-Intestinal Surgery","Specialist in Metabolic Surgery","Specialist in Surgery for Morbid Surgery","Specialist in Treatment of Diabetes","Specialist in Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass","Specialist in Mini Gastric Bypass","Specialist in Sleeve Gastrectomy","Specialist in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery","Specialist in Gastrointestinal Cancers","Specialist in Colorectal Cancer","Specialist in Pancreatic Cancer","Specialist in Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/manipal-hospital-hal-airport-road-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Sumit Talwar is a Bariatric Surgeon at Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road - Bengaluru. His area of expertise includes&nbsp;Bariatric Surgeon and&nbsp;Advanced Laproscopic Surgeon</p> <p><strong>AWARDS &amp; ACHIEVEMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Consultant Minimal Access &amp; Bariatric Surgery - Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore.</li> <li>Dr. Sumit Talwar is an expert in Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic or Key-hole Surgery) Gastro-Intestinal Surgery and has performed thousands of laparoscopic surgeries till date.</li> <li>He has also pioneered the development of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (Surgery for Morbid Obesity and for treatment of Diabetes) in Delhi NCR area and has performed numerous such operations successfully.</li> <li>He performs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and other operations for the treatment of Morbid Obesity.</li> <li>He has pioneered Gastro-intestinal Cancer Surgery with a special emphasis on Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) treatment of GI cancers including Colo-rectal, Upper GI, Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic cancers.</li> <li>He has also developed a new technique of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (Scarless Surgery) for gall-bladder, appendix, hernia etc. using routine instruments and equipment thereby reducing the cost involved in the technique.</li> <li>He has performed more than hundreds of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgeries (SILS) in Delhi NCR in the past five years.</li> </ul> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Antonio De Lacy", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-antonio-de-lacy-spain", "description":"Dr. Antonio De Lacy is an expert in Surgical Oncology and the Director of the Lacy Surgery Institute of the Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in SILS (single-incision laparoscopic surgery)","Specialist in Obesity Surgery","Specialist in Surgical Oncology","Bariatric Surgery","Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/hospital-quironsalud-barcelona-spain" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>He is the Director of the Lacy Surgery Institute of the Hospital Quir&oacute;nsalud Barcelona, Surgery and Surgical Specialties Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona, President of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and member of the &ldquo;Research Fund Committee&rdquo; of EURO-NOTES. He is an expert in Surgical Oncology and in Surgery related with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn&rsquo;s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis).</p> <p>His vast experience in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques has made him a pioneer in Spain as well as worldwide, in conducting surgery NOTES (through natural orifices such as removing the gall bladder through the mouth or removing part of the large intestine through the vagina). He is also a pioneer in Europe using SILS (single-incision laparoscopic surgery) in Obesity Surgery.</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Thomas Sonnenberg", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-med-thomas-sonnenberg-germany", "description":"Dr. med. Thomas Sonnenberg is the Head of Department at Sana Hospitals Duisburg. With an outstanding expertise in the specialty and over 25 years of experience in the field of bariatric (obesity) surgery, he has successfully treated over 7,000 patients.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch Specialist","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Specialist in Sleeve Gastrectomy","Gastric Bypass Specialist","Gastric Banding Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Sana Hospitals Duisburg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/sana-hospitals-duisburg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. med. Thomas Sonnenberg is the Head of Department at Sana Hospitals Duisburg. With an outstanding expertise in the specialty and over 25 years of experience in the field of bariatric (obesity) surgery, he has successfully treated over 7,000 patients.</p> Read More

<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr.&nbsp;Sipos&#39;s main interest is hernia surgery, focusing on laparoscopic procedures. Having worked as a consultant surgeon for more than twenty years, one year in London, UK, 5 years in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Dr.&nbsp;Sipos has&nbsp;gained experience in a wide range of operations both on elective and emergency basis performing as the surgeon including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Gastric resections for benign or malignant diseases, fundoplication (Nissen&rsquo;s and Toupet&rsquo;s open and laparoscopic)</li> <li>Hepatectomies, pancreatectomies, bile duct operations, cholecystectomies (laparoscopic and open), splenectomies (laparoscopic and open)</li> <li>Colectomies and rectal resections with TME (laparoscopic and open)</li> <li>Hernia repair (laparoscopic and open), thyroid surgery and breast surgery</li> <li>Working together with Bariatric team</li> </ul> <p>After completing his gastroenterology training, he has gained experience with upper and lower GI endoscopy as well.&nbsp;</p> Read More

<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Alya Al Mazrouei", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-alya-al-mazrouei-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Alya Al Mazrouei has more than 22 years of experience with special interest in Visceral Obesity and Proctology Surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant General Surgeon","Specialist in Visceral Obesity","Specialist in Proctology Surgery","Specialist in Laparoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Alya Al Mazrouei Obtained her MD from the United Arab Emirates in 1999. Then after joined the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland for her post-graduate specialty in Visceral Surgery, followed by a fellowship in pancreatic islets and kidney transplantation. Her special interest is in Visceral Obesity and Proctology Surgery.&nbsp;</p> Read More