
Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Cancer/Oncology, Gastroenterology, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
<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’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

Associated with: Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery
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Associated with: Mediclinic City Hospital, Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, Colorectal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology
<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. </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

Associated with: Mediclinic City Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Faisel Ikram", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-faisel-ikram-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Faisel Ikram is a Consultant General Surgeon and Surgical Gastroenterologist specializing in advanced laparoscopic surgery. His core competencies include colorectal, esophagogastric, and pancreaticobiliary surgery, and interventional GI endoscopy.", "medicalSpecialty":["Consultant General Surgeon","Surgical Gastroenterology Specialist","Advanced endoscopic Specialist","Specialist in laparoscopic surgery","Colorectal Surgery Specialist","Oesophagogastric Surgery Specialist","Specialist in pancreatico-biliary surgery","Specialist in Interventional GI endoscopy","Specialist in endoluminal stenting","Specialist in ERCPs"], "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. Faisel Ikram joined Mediclinic City Hospital as Consultant General Surgeon/ Surgical Gastroenterologist with special interest in advanced laparoscopic surgery.</p> <p>After completing his surgical training at Johannesburg General Hospital, he took up a consultant position at the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology and was a lecturer at the Wits Medical School, University of Witwatersrand. He completed his sub-specialty training and continued to work as a Senior Consultant in his unit, specializing in surgical oncology. Dr. Ikram has completed residencies in Johannesburg General Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, University of Witwatersrand. He is a Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, South Africa and holds a Certificate in Surgical Gastroenterology from South Africa.</p> <p>He has been actively involved in conducting training workshops in basic and advanced laparoscopy in South Africa.</p> <p>Dr. Ikram has Board Certifications from the Health Professional Council of South Africa and the Dubai Healthcare City Council.</p> <p>His clinical expertise includes the following surgeries: Laparoscopic Colorectal, Appendectomy, Antireflux (Nissen), Esophageal Myotomy, Hernia Repair, Splenectomy, Cholecystectomy and common Bile Duct Exploration. He also performs Interventional GI Endoscopy, including E.R.C.P.</p> <p><strong>His core competencies are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery</li> <li>Colorectal, Oesophagogastric and pancreatico-biliary surgery</li> <li>Interventional GI endoscopy, including ERCPs and endoluminal stenting</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Liv Duna Medical Center
Budapest, Hungary
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
<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. Sipos'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. Sipos has 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’s and Toupet’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. </p> Read More

Associated with: Prime Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: General Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Radhya Abdulla", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-radhya-abdulla-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Dr. Radhya Abdulla is associated with Prime Hospital. She has 19-years’ experience in General Surgery and is an expert in Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy & more.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgeon","Specialist in Cholecystectomy","Specialist in Appendectomy","Specialist in mastectomy"], "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. Radhya completed her MBBS in 2000 with 1st in rank and merit certificate from Aden University. At the same year, she joined the university as a teacher for undergraduate medical students in general surgery. On 2007 she gained her master degree with 1st in rank and excellent mark in her thesis about management of colon cancer in surgery and promoted as a teacher in the faculty of medicine and health sciences for under and postgraduate students in general surgery department. Dr. Radhya has received training courses in laparoscopic surgeries with state of the art technology of laparoscopic sciences. She too had ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certificate obtained from the American college of surgeons.</p> <p>Dr. Radhya has a wide area of practice and interest including all open and laparoscopic gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgeries as laparoscopic appendectomy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy, all open and laparoscopic abdominal hernia repair including inguinal, umbilical and paraumbilical herniae, breast surgeries as mastectomy and lumpectomy, head and neck surgeries including thyroid surgery, and anorectal surgeries. </p> Read More

Associated with: Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram
Gurgaon, India
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Gastroenterology
<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

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Cancer/Oncology, General Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Paul Selvindoss", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-paul-selvindoss-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Paul Selvindoss is a General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience, and currently practices at Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur.", "medicalSpecialty":["General Surgery Specialist","General Surgeon","Specialist in Laparoscopic GI Surgery","Specialist in Robotic Surgery"], "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. Paul Selvindoss graduated with honours from Mangalore University on 1993. He proceeded to do his surgical training in UKM which he was awarded with Masters in Surgery in 2000. He was instrumental to set up the anorectal lab in Hospital Seremban and also develop laparoscopic colorectal training in Seremban Hospital. He is competent in endoanal ultrasound. He had further training in advanced laparoscopic training both in Queensland’s Australia (2006) and Bordeaux, France (2009). He is a member of both national and international bodies.</p> <p>His research interest is in the field of laparoscopic GI surgery, Single port Surgery, Notes surgery, Robotic Surgery and Anorectal Surgery.</p> Read More

Associated with: Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Gastroenterology, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
<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 “Reviewer” for “Obesity Surgery”, the Official Journal of IFSO.</p> <p>Prof. Taha is recognized as “Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery” and “Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery” 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) </li> <li>Management of weight regain following obesity surgery (revisional surgery)</li> <li>Management of complications of obesity surgery (acute and chronic) </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

Associated with: ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: General Surgery, Diagnostics, Gastroenterology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Henning Niebuhr", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-henning-niebuhr-germany", "description":"Prof. Dr. Henning Niebuhr is a specialist in surgery and visceral surgery", "medicalSpecialty":["Scarless Surgery","General Surgery", "Minimally invasive surgery", "Sonographic examination"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-clinic-fleetinsel-hamburg-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>Prof. Dr. Niebuhr is the developer of the 2 mm MILS technique: inguinal hernias in microinvasive TAPP technique with 2 mm instruments and the smallest punctures in the abdominal wall; almost scarless surgery. He is a specialist for Dr. med. Reinpold developed MILOS surgery for minimally invasive surgery of navel, abdominal wall and scar fractures with plastic mesh implantation outside the abdominal cavity - and not as usual in the abdominal cavity. The MILOS method is currently regarded worldwide as the gentlest and complication-poorest procedure for abdominal wall fractures. In addition, he is a specialist in sonographic examinations of the abdominal wall and inguinal region using the DIUS method developed by him (Dynamic Inguinal Ultra Sound).</p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Endocrinology, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Chin Kin Fah", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-chin-kin-fah-malaysia", "description":"Prof. Dr. Chin Kin Fah is a general surgeon with 17 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in General Surgery","General Surgeon","Specialist in Bariatric Surgery","Consultant Surgeon","Specialist in Upper GI surgery","Specialist in Laparoscopic surgery"], "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>Prof. Dr. Chin graduated in medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 1993. He was awarded Intercollegiate Fellowship in General Surgery and Upper GI surgery and Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in United Kingdom in 2005. He completed his Senior Fellowship in Upper GI and Laparoscopic surgery in Adelaide in 2006.</p> <p>Prof. Dr. Chin is the pioneer of the ‘SILENT MENTOR’ Program in Malaysia, a humanity program that promotes body donation for betterment and benefit of Medical Education, Training & Research. He launched the program in 2012 while he was a professor at the University of Malaya. In 2017, he formed Academy for Silent Mentor which promotes the program to whole Malaysia, collaborates with various Universities, and benefiting to more Malaysia’s medical students.</p> Read More

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Oncologist
Specialty: Gastroenterology, Cancer/Oncology, Endocrinology, General Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"David S Kwon", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-david-s-kwon-united-states", "description":"Dr. Kwon specializes in assessment, treatment planning and surgical services in a multidisciplinary setting", "medicalSpecialty":["Oncologist","Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Specialist","Surgical Oncology Specialist","Cytoreductive Cancer Surgery for HIPEC Specialist","Surgical Oncologist."], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </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><strong>Biographical Statement:</strong></p> <p>I specialize in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Cytoreductive Cancer Surgery for HIPEC</p> <p>Dr. David Kwon is a board-certified surgeon and fellowship-trained surgical oncologist. He received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Columbia University and earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his residency in general surgery at Henry Ford Hospital where he received multiple research and clinical awards. He completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center where he developed clinical expertise in the multidisciplinary care of cancer patients.</p> <p>Dr. Kwon's clinical interests focus on the care and surgical management, including cytoreductive cancer surgery for HIPEC, of patients with upper gastrointestinal malignancies, including gastric, duodenal, biliary, and pancreatic cancers.</p> <p><strong>Care Philosophy:</strong></p> <p>Dr. Kwon specializes in assessment, treatment planning, and surgical services in a multidisciplinary setting. He’s dedicated to providing compassionate care for his patients, while perfecting new techniques to improve survival, shorten recovery times and minimize treatment-related side effects. He treats all his patients with the utmost respect and works with them in a supportive and relaxed atmosphere to provide the best possible care.</p> <p><strong>Research Interests:</strong></p> <p>Dr. Kwon's research is focused on surgical quality of care, outcomes, and racial disparities. He hopes to translate his findings to improve the overall care of cancer patients.</p> Read More

Associated with: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
Mumbai, India
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology
<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 & Bumps excision, Pilonidal sinus surgery, Surgery for Necrotising fasciitis, Varicose vein Surgery</li> <li>Hernia surgery: Laparoscopic & Open inguinal, umbilical & 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

Associated with: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bangalore, India
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, Gastroenterology, General Surgery
<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 Bariatric Surgeon and Advanced Laproscopic Surgeon</p> <p><strong>AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Consultant Minimal Access & 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

Associated with: Prime Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology
<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'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

Associated with: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
Mumbai, India
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: General Surgery, Gastroenterology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Jignesh Gandhi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-jignesh-gandhi-india", "description":"Dr. Jignesh Gandhi is a leading General & Laparoscopic Surgeon of Navi Mumbai and has over 23 years of experience in this field.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in General Surgery","General & Laparoscopic Surgeon","General Surgeon","Laproscopic Surgeon"], "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. Jignesh Gandhi is a Sr. General & Laparoscopic Surgeon in Fortis Hospital, Vashi Navi Mumbai. He has helped numerous patients in his 20 years of experience as a General Surgeon. Dr. Jignesh Gandhi has performed more than 100 Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs (TEP technique). He has performed over 100 Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repairs and over 500 Inguinal and Open Ventral hernia Repairs. He has also performed Composite Separation Technique for Large Ventral Hernia: Open /Endoscopic. He is a leading General & Laproscopic Surgeon of Navi Mumbai.</p> Read More

Associated with: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
Mumbai, India
Type of Professional: General Surgeon
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
<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. </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 'Essentials of Bariatrics' examination conducted by the Association of Surgeons for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). In 2009 he trained in Bariatric & 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