Best Doctors for Gastric Sleeve Surgery in United Arab Emirates

• 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. Mohamed Sobhy Badr Sobei is a skilled General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon with 25 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid, Breast Surgery, Anal Surgeries, Circumcision, Laparoscopic Appendicectomy, Open Appendicectomy, Hernia Repair Of Umbilical And Inguinal.
• He obtained MBBS followed by a Masters in general surgery.
• He has also earned fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery, Bariatric surgery, and laparoscopy.
• He is a respected member of the Egyptian Syndicate for Doctors and the Egyptian Society of Surgeons.

• 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. Sokiyna Al Ameer is an experienced and leading General Surgeon with a practice of +13 years in performing various procedures.
• She holds professional memberships of the Jordanian Medical Association, the Emirates Medical Association and the Royal College of Surgeons. 
• Dr. Ameer obtained her graduation degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2007. She did her internship and residency at the Jordan University Hospital, where she gained extensive training in managing a wide variety of surgical cases. She earned a fellowship of the American College of Surgeon.
• She is an expert general surgeon, who performs all kinds of breast surgery for benign and cancer cases, fissure/fistula and haemorrhoids' surgeries using haemorrhoidal artery ligations and rectoanal repair HAL and RAR and laser treatment for anal conditions. These are highly sophisticated and less invasive methods.
• Dr. Ameer is also a skilled laparoscopic surgeon. She performs laparoscopic appendectomy/cholecystectomy and hernia repair surgeries. 
• She is actively involved with a one-stop breast clinic that seeks to diagnose tumours/cancers and direct therapy for all breast conditions. 
•  She has been felicitated with the Organization Special Achievement Award of the Year 2018.

• Dr. Ashish Sam Enos, with +13 years of experience as a General Surgeon is a skilled medical professional in the UAE.
• He holds professional medical memberships of, the Indian Medical Association. (IMA), the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI) and the Indian Hernia Society (IHS) among a few others.
• Dr. Enos graduated in 2006 from the Government Medical College, Kerala. From 2008-11, he did MS in surgery at the Government Medical College in Kottayam, Kerala. In 2012, he earned a fellowship in MIS and laparoscopic surgery from World Laparoscopy Hospital.
• He is an expert general surgeon known to perform hernia/minimal scar breast surgery/laser pilonidal sinus/laser haemorrhoidectomy surgeries. He also offers laser varicose vein treatment and body piercing and skin grafting. 
• Dr. Enos started the General Surgery department at Thumbay Hospital, Sharjah and Thumbay Hospital Daycare, Rolla.
• He has also been conferred an award for excellence in career in 2019.
• Besides participating in talk shows, he is also a lecturer in GS at Thumbay University and has also co-authored a few papers.

• Dr. Fuad Ahmed is a Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon with 12+ years of experience.
• He has completed his studies at the reputed College of Medicine, Baghdad University, Iraq, followed by his residency clinical training in Medical City Teaching Centre, Baghdad, Iraq.    
• Then, he further specialized and joined the Arab Board for Medical Specialization at the Medical City Teaching Centre, Baghdad, Iraq, and was awarded a certificate of the Arab Board in General Surgery.
• Dr. Fuad received the prestigious title of Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery by the European Accreditation Council for Bariatric Surgery (EAC-BS) in 2018 and the Title of Master Surgeon in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).   
• He can speak fluently Arabic, English, and German language, which makes the communication barrier negligible.
• Under his credit, there are over 30+ national and international publications in accredited journals.

• Dr. Reji Chandran is a well-known expert with extensive experience of over 12 years in laparoscopic bariatric surgery and colorectal surgery.
• His specialization includes Lap Hernia Repair, Lap Cholecystectomy, Lap Appendicectomy, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Endoscopic Thyroidectomy, Colorectal Procedures, Polypectomy, Stapler Hemorrhoidectomy, and Lap Rectopexy.
• He earned his MBBS at Kerala University and his MS in General Surgery at MG University some years later. 
• With his many years of expertise, he rose to become one of the greatest surgeons in the region and the UAE.
• He is a member of the Member Indian Hernia Society and ASI (Associations Surgeons of India).
• Dr. Reji Chandran has worked and held responsible positions in prestigious hospitals and clinics throughout his career, and he always seeks the most appropriate solutions for each patient, even when the cases are complex. 
• He has also delivered papers at various national conferences and published several scholarly publications that have been valuable to many medical students.
• Dr. Reji Chandran is fluent in English, Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam, and Tamil.

Dr. Toufic Ata is Medical Director and Consultant Bariatric and General Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 17 years of surgical leadership.

He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery (sleeve, bypass), oncologic colorectal resections, and endocrine thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.

Board-certified by the European Board of Surgical Oncology (EBSQ), Dr. Ata combines clinical mastery with academic leadership at UAE University.

• 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.