Bariatric Surgery is commonly known as weight loss surgery. This surgery helps obese individuals to lose weight by limiting the quantity of the intake of the food that they eat. There are various ways through which the surgery is performed on an individual. These types include, gastric bypass, gastric splicing and gastric banding. It takes time for the surgery to show up results as it requires cooperation from the individual on which it is performed in the form of sticking to the exercise and diet regime etc. Read More about Bariatric Surgery →

Average Bariatric Surgery Cost

India	Starting from $4,500
Thailand	Starting from $8,000
Spain	Starting from $20,000

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery Surgeons

The Bariatric Surgery doctor typically first sees the results of the tests ordered to assess the overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of the patients. The treatment plan for Bariatric Surgery, its alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the treatment cost is thoroughly discussed with the patient to seek their approval.

Once the patient gives his or her consent, the Bariatric Surgery surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Bariatric Surgery and share a scheduled date of the procedure with the patient. The patient is advised to follow a few instructions as given by the Bariatric Surgery surgeon. In addition, the Bariatric Surgery hospital initiates the formalities and informs the patient about the estimated cost. The patient is accordingly required to submit documents for any insurance claim approval.

What is the Bariatric Surgery surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Bariatric Surgery patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon is worked as the leader of the Bariatric Surgery surgical team.

Dr. Anwar Kamel Bahat Mohamed Oraby

General Surgeon | Consultant General Surgery

M.B.B.CH, Master Degree in General Surgery, MD in General Surgery

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Assistant Professor of General & Onco Surgery, Bab El Shaerya Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University from March 2017. Lecturer General & Onco Surgery. Al-Azhar University Hospital. Assistant Lecturer of General & Onco Surgery, Al-Azhar University Hospital. Resident of General & Onco Surgery, Al-Azhar University Hospital. Consultant of General Surgery in Al-Handy Hospital

Clinical Focus

Laparoscopic Surgery (Lap, Cholescystectomy, Lap Appendectomy and Lap Ventral Hernial repair)
Laparoscopic sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbed obesity
Breast Surgery (Benign and Malignant breast diseases and early detection of Breast Cancer)
Endocrine surgery (Thyroid, Parathyroid, suprarenal and pancreatic surgery)
Head and Neck Surgery (Salivary glands and Tongue surgery)
Gastrointestinal surgery (Cancer colon - Stomach, Rectum, Small intestine and Anal surgery)
Liver and Biliary surgery
General Surgical Operations (Skin and subcutaneous benign and malignant disease. Soft tissue tumors surgery)

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Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil

General Surgeon | Specialist

MS FACS, FICS, FMAS, FIAS

Works at Zulekha Hospital Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Dr. James Zachariah Pulimuttil is a renowned Bariartic and Metobic surgeon and brings over 24 years of rich clinical experience. He has extensive experience in performing Laparoscopic surgery and has done over successful 160 bariatric procedures in his career. He was trained and obtained clinical Bariatric And Metabolic Surgery Fellowship under the world famous pioneer of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Prof. Wei-Jei Lee of Taiwan.

Clinical Focus

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery -(Inguinal, Incisional And Umbilical)
Laparoscopic Surgery For Gall Stone Diseases, Cbd Exploration
Laparoscopic Colectomies (Large bowel surgery)
Thyroid Surgery - MIVATS ( Key Hole Thyroid Surgery)
Abdominal Emergencies
Complex Anal Fistulas and Ano-rectal Abscesses (LIFT procedure)
Hemorrhoids (PILES) - Stapler surgery, DHAL, etc Surgical management of Cancer Colon

Awards

Outstanding International Bariatric Fellow 2015, at Taiwan, for his excellent work and contribution in the field.

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Dr. Aws Khidir Jassim

General Surgeon | Consultant

MBChB, CABMS (Arab Board of General Surgery)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Dr. Aws has more than 18 years of experience in the field of General Surgery and has worked in the reputed institution of The Medical City Bagdad Teaching Hospital in Iraq. He had also worked in many private institutions like Dijlah Private Hospital. Dr. Aws graduated from the prestigious University of Bagdad College of Medicine. He joined the Arab Board of General Surgery in which he has got the training at the Medical City Ð Bagdad Teaching Hospital.

Clinical Focus

Laparoscopic Surgery(Lap Chole and Lap Appendectomy)
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Meshrectopexy for Complete Rectal Prolapse
General Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Breast and Thyroid Surgery

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Dr. Ayman Soliman

General Surgeon | Consultant Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon

MD, Danish Board in Radiology, European Fellowship In Intervention Radiology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Dr. Ayman is a highly experienced bariatric (Obesity) and general surgeon, and a professor of laparoscopic (keyhole) and general surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Certified Surgeon of Excellence ( European Chapter, International Federation for the surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders).Dr. Ayman earned his medical degree as well as his Master (2000) and Doctorate (2004) in General Surgery from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. He undertook further study at Louis Pasteur University in Strasbourg, France, where he was awarded a Diploma in Laparoscopic surgery (IRCADS-2007). He also joined Cleveland Clinic Florida - USA as Clinical research fellow(2010).He has been practicing in the UAE since 2014, having previously worked in the USA, Austria, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.Prior to Zulekha Hospital, Dr. Ayman Soliman was a Head of General Surgery department , Program Director & main Bariatric Consultant at NMC Royal and NMC health care for more than 3ys and completed more than 1,100 bariatric procedures

Clinical Focus

Obesity Surgery (laparoscopic Gastric Sleeves, Bypasses , bands , Minibypass and surgery for Diabetes and metabolic disorders).
General Surgeries eg. Gallbladder, appendix removal, etc.
Open & Laparoscopic Colon Surgeries.
Hernia , Ventral wall repair.
Reflux and esophageal Surgeries.

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Dr. Hussam Altrabulsi

Bariatric Surgeon | Specialist General Surgeon - Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgeon

MD, FEBS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Dr. Hussam Altrabulsi graduated from prestigious medical school of Damascus university, in 1992, and finished his training as general surgeon in 1997, Then he choose to peruse career as laparoscopic surgeon and bariatric surgeon, by attending many training courses in this field under supervision of some of the best international surgeons: Prof. Vincent Frering (France), Prof. Karl Miller (Austria) Prof. A. Ahmad (UK) Prof. B. Safadi (Lebanon).

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