Laparoscopic Surgeon ·
Canadian Specialist Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Dr. Basim Alkhafaji has more than 20 years of experience and is a consultant laparoscopic, general and obesity surgeon. He went onto complete his MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from Iraq. After that, Dr. Basim Alkhafaji earned his Higher Diploma of General Surgery from Iraq. He also earned a Laparoscopic Higher Diploma of Laparoscopy from France. In addition to these, Dr. Basim Alkhafaji is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, Fellow of American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Dr. Basim Alkhafaji has a keen interest in laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic obesity, laparoscopic gallbladder and gastrointestinal surgeries, breast surgeries, thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, haemorrhoids and anal fistula treatment/ surgery. Apart from his interests he is also a member of the Iraqi Medical Association, Emirate Society of Gastroenterology, Emirate Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Asia Pacific hernia Society, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and metabolic disorders, and Emirate society of laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeons. Dr. Basim Alkhafaji has received extensive training from European hospitals (UK, Germany, Spain, and France). Currently, he is working with the Canadian Specialist Hospital.
Here is a detailed list of conditions for which Dr. Basim Alkhafaji provides treatment.:
Being overweight is not an individual problem but it introduces to you various health conditions which are developed as a result of the excess weight. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea are all conditions that develop as a result of being overweight. Weight gain reversal and preventing the adding of more weight becomes a reality by the procedures performed by the surgeon.
The signs and symptoms which are a sure go ahead for someone to qualify for Bariatric Surgery are:
The case for getting a Bariatric surgery becomes stronger if you are having co-morbidities with the obesity. Here are the other co-morbidities which one can suffer from if they are overweight.:
Being overweight is never a problem that comes alone but is always accompanied with related health conditions like Hypertension, Respiratory disorders, Type II diabetes and Osteoarthritis.
The operating hours of the doctor are from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. The doctor has a vast experience in performing bariatric procedures and is known to go above and beyond to find the best solution for the patients.
Here is the list of the popular procedures performed by Dr. Basim Alkhafaji.:
The digestion of the food is changed with Gastric bypass operation and thus it is known as one of the most effective weight loss procedures. Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minigastric bypass and Gastric bands are some of the other popular Bariatric surgeries which have shown promising results. Though few and far between, there are some risks associated with weight loss procedures such as:
• Acid reflux • Anesthesia-related risks • Chronic nausea and vomiting • Dilation of esophagus • Inability to eat certain foods • Infection • Obstruction of stomach • Weight gain or failure to lose weightBook a secure video consultation for expert Weight Loss Specialist care.
Bariatric Surgeon help patients to lose weight and to keep the weight off i.e., they assist patients who are obese with weight loss and weight management. The procedures performed by Bariatric Surgeon are not just a solution for obesity but bring in several health benefits as well.:
• Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes • Improved cardiovascular health • Better mental health • Remove sleep apnea • Joint pain relief • Improved fertilityThe procedures help in either reducing the food intake or by keeping a check on how much nutrients are absorbed by the body or with a combination of both. Prescribing medicines and tests as well as recommending dietary and lifestyle changes post the procedures is all the responsibility of Bariatric surgeon.
The tests that are to be done prior to and during a Bariatric surgery are listed below for your convenience.:
As the direction of treatment is based on these tests, it is important to get these tests performed on the patients. Any persons physiological status can be gauged by the urine and blood tests which are recommended by the Bariatric Surgeon quite often. Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function testing, Echocardiogram and Cardiology evaluation provide the a good picture of the condition of the heart and the respiratory functions.
Your best option is to consult with a Bariatric Surgeon when even medical and alternative weight loss methods are not helping you to lose and maintain the right weight. It is also wise to consider the weight and other health parameters before you decide to consider a Bariatric surgery. Both for post operative rehabilitation as well as pre operative preparation a consultation with the surgeon can be arranged.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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