Best Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgeons in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Akhilesh Sapra is a General Surgeon with over 13 years of experience.
• He deals with all gastrointestinal cancer surgery with keyhole technique (Esophagus, stomach, colorectal, intestine, pancreas, liver, and biliary system).
• He has successfully completed a pancreatectomy with Whipple surgery in a case of a multifocal tumor.
• His educational qualifications include MS (General Surgery) and MCH (Surgical Gastroenterologist & Hepatics pancreatic Biliary Surgery).
• Dr. Sapra was trained in bariatric surgery at the Premium Institute of India under Dr. Pradeep Chowbey. 
• He has performed more than 8000 advanced and basic laparoscopic surgeries and over 200 complex cancer surgeries. 
• He is fluent in English, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi.

• 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. Ali Khammas is a top General Surgeon in Dubai, with over 23 years of experience.
• He specialises in various types of surgeries, including bariatric, general, and emergency abdominal.
• His area of expertise includes laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic reflux surgery, laparoscopic gastric bypass and more, making him one of the Leading General Surgery Specialists in Dubai.
• Dr. Khammas completed his MBBS in 2001 from Gothenburg University, Sweden and MS in 2008 from Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden.
• As a General Surgery expert in Dubai, he is the current President of the Emirates Society of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery and the Vice-President of the Gulf Obesity Surgery Society, leading advancements in bariatric and metabolic surgical practices.

• Dr. Toufik Tabbara is a highly respected and experienced General Surgeon with +44 years of experience in the field of performing various surgeries.
• He is a professional member of the, The Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons, Aleppo Medical Society, International College of Surgeons, the European Association for Endoscopic Surgeons,The Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons and the Gulf Diabetic Wound working Group.
• Dr. Tabbara completed his MD from the University of Aleppo Medical College·in 1977 Syria, in 1984 he completed a residency programme from the Mount Carmel College, Ohio. He then pursued a fellowship from the Baylor College of Medicine which he completed in 1985. He also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston, USA.  He also has a Certificate Leadership in Healthcare from Oakwood Hospital Michigan in 1997 (UAE), American Board of Surgery, Mt. Carmel Medical Center Columbus, USA in 1985, a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery IRCAD, Strasbourg, France in 2008. He qualified for a certificate in Innovations in Leadership Canadian Medical Association, Ottawa, Canada in 2010 and Certificate Innovations in Leadership from Canadian Medical Association·2010 (UAE).
• He is an experienced general surgeon, with experience in performing inguinal and abdominal hernias, small and large intestine surgeries, pancreatic and spleen surgeries, advanced laparoscopic surgery, appendectomy, gallbladder, oesophageal, colon, gastric, and adrenal, breast cancer patient management, including sentinel lymph node biopsy and oncoplastic cancer surgery. He also offers treatment for, advanced wound care management, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous ulcers, varicose veins, painless management of anal conditions like haemorrhoids, thyroid surgery, upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, pilonidal sinus (hair cyst lower back), and anorectal procedures like fistulas, fissures, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and all minor procedures like lipoma, cysts, etc.
• He has co-authored few research papers for selected medical journals

• Dr. Majid Bassuni possesses extensive experience of +38 years as a General Surgeon.
• He holds professional memberships of the, Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, the Egyptian Society of Surgery, the Egyptian Group of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Pan Arab Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Society.
• In 1981, Dr. Bassuni completed his MBBCh degree with honours from Alexandria University and did a PG with honours in 1985. In 1991, he earned the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and in 2000, the fellowship of the, Intercollegiate Board of Royal Colleges of Surgeons. He has even earned a PG  Cert Medical Law from Glasgow University.
• Dr. Bassuni is renowned to perform, all types of hernia surgeries, abdominoplasty, peritonitis, acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, key-hole surgeries for spleen, gall bladder and other abdominal conditions. Surgeries for the excision of cancer of the colon, rectum, and stomach. He also performs minimally invasive surgeries for hemorrhoids, fissures, pilonidal sinus and complex fistulas.
• Besides being invited to speak at international conferences, he has contributed articles to peer-reviewed journals.

• 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. Prof. Basil Ammori is a distinguished Consultant Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing over 35 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass, and complex revisional bariatric surgery; minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bile duct exploration, and liver surgery.

Holding prestigious credentials including Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd), Dr. Ammori is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

• Dr. Wadah Shaker Aljudi has been a General Surgeon for +23 years of his medical practice.
• He is a professional member of several medical associations in Dubai. 
• He holds a graduation, an M.B. Ch. B degree from the Mosul Medical College, Iraq. He then did his residency and a diploma in surgery from Baghdad Medical College, Iraq.
• Dr. Aljudi has also recived training in laparoscopic surgeries.  
• He is particularly known for, performing surgeries of the breast, thyroid, tumours, colorectal anal diseases, all hernias, varicose veins and gall bladder.
• Dr. Aljudi has been a consultant in general surgery teaching in hospitals. He has also worked as an  Asst. Professor in Sudan.  
• He has presented scientific papers at seminars and conferences, both national and international.

• Dr. Sabah Al Arnaout is a renowned General Surgeon with extensive 22+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Breast surgery, Conventional colorectal surgery, Stomach & small bowel surgery, Surgical repair of varieties of hernia, Skin & Soft tissue tumors surgery, Anal Surgery like Hemorrhoidectomy, Anal Fissure, Peri-anal Fistula, Peri-anal abscess, Major and supermajor surgical trauma, etc.
• Dr. Sabah has worked earlier in Cumberland Regional Health Care Hospital and is Involvement in major and super major operations like laparoscopic Anterior Resection of the colon, Laparoscopic A-P Resection, Laparoscopic LT, RT, TOTAL Colon Resection, and different types of Laparoscopic Repair of Diaphragmatic Hernias.
• Moreover, he has published in both national and international publications. He is also actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, meetings, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Hernia Repair.

• 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).