Best Doctors for Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Balaji Nagammapudur is a highly skilled General and Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, appendicectomy, open surgery, groin hernia repair, umbilical hernia repair, and others.
• After completing his MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College, he completed MS in General Surgery from Calicut Medical College in 1997.
• Later, he did CCT in the UK in Upper GI surgery.
• He also did a Fellowship in Esophageal Surgery from the University of Southern California in 2001.
• He is a respected member of the Association of Upper GI Surgeons of Great Britain (AUGIS), the British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS), the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE), the European Society of Diseases of the Esophagus (ESDE) and European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).

• Dr. Sheela Prince is an eminent and highly skilled General Surgeon with +28 years of experience in performing various surgeries. She is also a reputed laparoscopic surgeon.
• She holds professional memberships of the, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the American Society of Breast Surgeons, USA. 
• Dr. Prince did her graduation from Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum and then later PG. She also holds a diplomate qualification. She then went on to earn several fellowships,some of which are, Fellow of the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India, Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India, Fellow of the International Clinical Research Scholars Program and Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.
• She has also received training in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries from leading surgeons.
• Dr. Prince is an expert general surgeon known to perform breast surgeries, surgeries for anorectal diseases, acute care/trauma, minimally invasive and open GI surgeries, minimally invasive and open abdominal wall hernia and thyroid and endocrine surgeries.
• She has co-authored several research papers for leading medical publications

• Dr. J.S. Rajkumar is a renowned Laparoscopic Surgeon with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise lie in Laparoscopic Metabolic surgeries, Advanced Laparoscopic Oncology surgeries, Laparoscopic Upper GI surgeries, Laparoscopic Hernia Surgeries, Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery, Laparoscopic colorectal surgeries, Reconstructive Urology, Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries, etc.
• Dr. Rajkumar is one of the best surgeons and has successfully operated on more than 26,000+ laparoscopic surgeries. He has clearly established a leadership position in several laparoscopic surgical techniques.
• To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes of India such as Fortis Malar Hospital, Ramachandra Medical College, Lifeline Institute of Minimal Access Surgery, etc.
• He performed the first Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in South India, and has a wide knowledge of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies, Rou-en-Y gastric bypasses, Mini gastric bypasses, single port bariatric surgeries, both sleeve and bypasses, as well as the single port gall bladder, hysterectomy, hernia, etc. 
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.

• Dr. Gokhan Cipe is a renowned General Surgeon, based in Dubai with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Laparoscopic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Upper GI Surgery, Colorectal Surgery & Proctology, Bariatric Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Surgery, etc.
• Dr. Gokhan is an International Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS) and has completed his studies at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Florida, Tokyo National Cancer Center.
• He has worked earlier in Sisli Etfal Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey, Several reputed hospitals, and is Turkish Board-certified.
• The surgeon is a member of the Turkish Board of Surgery, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), the Turkish Obesity Surgery Society (TOSS), the Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (TSCRS), Turkish Society of Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Surgery (TSELS).
• He has both national and international publications under his credit and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, Conferences, CDE's, worldwide conferences to talk about Colorectal Surgery & Proctology.

• Dr. Amit Kaul is a General Surgeon, based in Dubai with 16+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Pilonidal Sinus Surgery, Gall bladder surgery, Fistula, Appendectomy, gastric anti-reflux surgery, hernia surgery, gall-bladder & bile-duct surgery, small intestine and colon surgery. Dr. Kaul also performs minimally invasive & painless techniques for pilonidal sinus, hemorrhoid (piles), anal fissure & anal fistula surgery.
• Dr. Amit was awarded the Fellowship in Bariatric, Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery by the University of Arizona, USA. He has also received the ECFMG certification from Philadelphia, USA.
• The Surgeon is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), the Emirates Society of Laparo-endoscopic Surgeons (ESLS), and the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (ASI).

• Dr. Ayman Mohammad Shaker Ibrahim Soliman is a well-known name in the field of General and Bariatric Surgery having extensive 25+ years of experience.
• His area of key interest lies in laparoscopic bariatric & revisional bariatric surgery in obese patients, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, & mini-bypass surgery, & gastric plication to redo surgeries in case of weight regain. He is also proficient in procedures using the intragastric balloon & smart balloon (ellipse) as well as a multitude of laparoscopic surgeries involving the gall bladder, hernia, colon, appendix, GIT, oesophageal reflux, & hiatal hernia. 
• Dr. Ayman has completed MBBS from the reputed Ain Shams University followed by a Master’s degree in General Surgery from Egypt. He further specialized himself with a doctorate in General Surgery from Egypt & a Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from France. 
• To date, he has worked at Ain Shams University, Egypt, Zulaikha hospital, NMC hospitals, Dubai, Cleveland Clinic, Florida, USA, which are considered top-notch hospitals around the world.
• Moreover, he is a member of  IFSO (International Federation of Obesity Surgery) and has a fellowship with the American College of Surgeons.

• Dr. Samir Rahmani is a well-known Bariatric, General, and Laparoscopic Surgeon with 24 years of experience.
• He earned his Medical degree from Baghdad Medical School in 1999, followed by a Diploma in Social Health and an MSc in Education and development.
• Later, he obtained a Medical Doctorate in Surgery at the University of Leeds.
• He has performed over 5000 procedures, half bariatric surgery with a 0.001 complication rate.

• Dr. Hussam Mohamad Al Trabulsi is a renowned General Surgeon with 19+ years of experience.
• His area of clinical expertise lies in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic techniques to carry out classic gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, gastric plication, hiatus hernia repair, and cholecystectomy. He also performs revision bariatric surgery.
• He has a degree from Syria and certifications from the UK and EU and holds a Certificate of General Surgery Specialty from the Syrian Ministry of Health.
• Dr. Trabulsi is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Edinburgh, UK, Syrian Association of Surgeons (SAS ), the Syrian Association of Laparoscopic Surgery (SALS), the Emirates Medical Association (EMA), the Emirates Association of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Federation of Obesity Surgery (IFSO) and the Emirates Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ESMBS).
• To date, has worked earlier at the Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, Al Die Surgical Hospital, Syria. He also has a European Board of Surgery qualification.

• Dr. Amjad Abou Lteaf possesses +10 years of experience as a General Surgeon, including the expertise to perform laparoscopic surgeries.
• He is affiliated to the Syrian Board in General and Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Dr. Lteaf did his MBChB, MD and CSBMS in Syria.
• He is an expert general surgeon, known to conduct breast/bariatric/pancreas/hernia/GI surgeries, abdominoplasty, early detection of breast cancer, laparoscopies and soft tissue tumours procedures. As a laparoscopic surgeon, the procedures he performs are, laparoscopic cholecystectomy/appendectomy/hernia/bariatric/metabolic surgeries, endocrine and liver and biliary surgeries.    
• Dr. Lteaf has contributed a few research papers to reputed journals. 

Dr. Ashok Bohra is a board-certified General and Bariatric Surgeon with over 30 years of experience in the UK and the UAE. He specialises in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery, bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, and upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. 

Throughout his career, he has performed thousands of advanced surgical procedures, helping patients achieve better health with safer surgeries and faster recovery. Dr Bohra is committed to providing ethical, evidence-based, and personalised care while continuously contributing to medical research and improving healthcare standards.

Why Choose Dr. Ashok Bohra?

• Over 30 years of experience: Extensive expertise in general, upper GI, and bariatric surgery gained from leading hospitals in the UK and the UAE.
• Expert in minimally invasive surgery: Established an advanced laparoscopic surgery unit in Wigan, UK, and performs a wide range of minimally invasive procedures.
• Contributor to national healthcare standards: Helped develop and publish 23 Quality Standards Guidelines for the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
• Academic leader: Served as an Honorary Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, and an Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons.
• Comprehensive weight-loss care: Provides personalised treatment plans and performs advanced bariatric and metabolic surgeries to help patients achieve long-term health and weight management.