Best Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgeons in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Luay Hajjar is a notable General Surgeon with over 29 years of experience.
• He has dedicated his entire practice to advanced minimally invasive laser treatments of anal Conditions (proctology) and varicose veins surgery.
• His areas of interest include Advanced Varicose and Spider Veins Laser Treatment, Glue Ablation, Micro-Sclerotherapy, Multiple other Advanced Laser Surgeries and Skin Treatments, etc.
• He has a Colorectal Surgery Fellowship from Cleveland Clinic, Florida, USA.
• He is a Laven Clinic Group Certified Surgeon.
• He is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.

• Dr. Ahmed Youssef Shehata Attia is a well-known General Surgeon, practicing for 17 years.
• He has completed his education and advanced training in general surgery in Egypt.
• He has experience in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Bariatric surgeries (mini bypass surgery, sleeve), Bile duct exploration with laparoscopy (for obstructive jaundice), Laparoscopic hernia repair (Hiatus hernia, Incisional, Groin, Umbilical), Different colectomies (for colon cancer), and Laparoscopic splenectomy.
• His expertise also includes varicose veins surgery, Anal canal surgery, Cancer rectum surgery, Thyroid surgeries (hemithyroidectomy, total thyroidectomy, and subtotal thyroidectomy), Biopsy of the lymphoma node, Breast surgeries (RM, MRM, QUART, axillary dissection, conservative breast surgery), Abdominoplasty, and management of Pilonidal sinus (conservative, injection, surgical).

• Dr. Hesham Souka is a well-known General Surgeon with 25+ years of experience and a special interest in gastroenterology.
• His expertise includes surgeries such as gall bladder removal, laparoscopic/open hernia repair and laparoscopic appendix surgeries, and anorectal/anal fistula/pilonidal sinus surgeries.
• He also does circumcision, endoscopies, and colonoscopies and treats undescended testicles and congenital hernia in children.
• He graduated from Ain Shams University, Egypt and underwent surgical training at St George’s Hospital, London.
• Dr. Souka has contributed to many scientific publications and participated in presentations at international meetings.

• With over 26 years of experience, Dr. Enas Alawi is a qualified General Surgeon.
• Her areas of expertise include Laparoscopic and endoscopic repair and fundoplication for hiatus hernia and acid reflux, Laparoscopic hernia repair and gallbladder stones and all general surgical services.
• She is a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and the Asia Pacific Hernia Society.
• Dr. Enas Alawi studied MBBS (1996) at the National University of Ireland, Ireland. 
• She got a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland in 2001.
• Dr. Enas Alawi acquired a Post-graduate degree from the University of Wales, the UK, in 2004.
• She got a Master’s in Health Care Management from the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland in 2010.
• Dr. Enas Alawi received Post-Graduate Diploma from the University of Strasbourg, France, in 2015.

• Dr. Khoweiled Abdelhalim is a well-renowned and leading General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon.
• He has been in this field for the past 23 years and has performed over 150 successful Bariatric Surgeries in the last 5 years.
• His clinical expertise lies in performing Laparoscopic Diabetes treatment, Laparoscopic Sleeve gastrectomy, Laparoscopic gastric bypass, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Thyroid Surgery, etc.
• Dr. Khoweiled did his M.B.B.Ch. in 1992 and M.Sc. in General Surgery in 1996 from the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.
• He also did MD in General Surgery from Cairo University in 2002.
• His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

• Dr. Mohd Hakam Abu Naj is a General Surgeon with over 13 years of experience.
• He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Damascus in 2007.
• Dr. Hakam Abu Naj is well known for the minimally invasive approach operations and high level of post-operative care management.
• He holds membership in the Professional Organisation for German Doctors (BDC), German Hernie Society (DHG), and German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV).

• Dr. Rajesh Sisodiya is a skilled General, Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgeon with 15+ years of experience.
• His areas of expertise and specialization are performing Scrotal surgeries, Gastrectomy, Colon Surgeries, and Minor Surgeries like plastibell circumcision, sebaceous cyst, and lipoma excision.
• He completed his MBBS, MS, and Fellowships from renowned Institutes.
• He has numerous publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Piotr Zalewski​ is a dynamic Emergency Medicine Consultant who possesses 21+ years of medical practice.
• He holds expertise in handling critical conditions, medical conditions, etc.
• After graduating from the Medical University in Bialystok, Poland, he tried many career options including hospital environments, emergency wards, ambulance/fire stations, water rescue, etc.
• He was also a medical coordinator for the Polish State Fire Service for over 10 years while obtaining an officer degree.
• He is a respected member of the Polish Society for Emergency Medicine, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, and the Polish Hyperbaric Medicine and Technology Society.
• He has been practicing in UAE since 2014.

Dr. Vanesha Varik is a highly skilled General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 16 years of extensive experience. During her specialisation, she was honoured with multiple gold medals and prizes, signifying exceptional performance and a validated foundation of surgical knowledge.

Why Choose Dr. Varik?

• Broad Surgical Experience: With over 16 years of managing diverse surgical cases, elective and emergency, Dr. Vanesha demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment.
• Expertise in Laparoscopic Surgery: She is highly skilled in minimally invasive techniques for hernia repair, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and complex bowel surgeries (resection, colectomy).
• Proficiency in Surgical Emergencies: She is also experienced in managing critical conditions such as diabetic foot complications, peritonitis, bowel perforations, intestinal obstructions, necrotising fasciitis, and complex abscesses.
• Comprehensive General Surgical Skills: Dr. Vanesha is proficient in a wide range of open procedures, including thyroid and parathyroid surgery, breast surgery (benign and malignant), and advanced proctology (fistula, fissure, haemorrhoids, including stapler technique).
• Academics: She did her MBBS from Goa University, India, in 2007 and her MS from Goa Medical College, India.
• Internationally Recognised Credentials: Dr. Vanesha holds specialised fellowship training in laparoscopic surgery (FIAGES) and Membership in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (MRCPS).

• Dr. Alia Mazrouei is a General Surgeon with over 20 years of experience.
• She specializes in Visceral Obesity and Proctology Surgery.
• Dr. Alya Al Mazrouei obtained her MD from the United Arab Emirates in 1999. 
• She joined the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland, for her post-graduate specialty in Visceral Surgery.
• She did a fellowship in pancreatic islets and kidney transplantation.

• Dr. Ahmad Awad Saleem Al-Hakeem is one of the best General and Laparoscopic surgeons practicing for more than 20 years. 
• He has expertise in the management; of general gastrointestinal diseases like lower and upper endoscopy, anorectal problems, Hernia repair, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and thyroid and breast surgeries.  
• He is associated with organizations like the Fellow of the royal college of Surgeons of Ireland, 1995; the European Institute of Telesurgery (EITS); and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES).
• He has various publications in national and international journals.

• Dr. Mohamed Hussein is a General Surgeon with over 15 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in abdominal trauma, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgery. 
• He holds membership in the Egyptian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Alexandria Endoscopy Association. 
• He has numerous articles under his credit.