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Dr. Saeed Ali Alsareii

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Najran, Saudi Arabia

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 

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Dr. Saeed Ali Alsareii is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Najran, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 12 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Saeed Ali Alsareii is part of:

  • Member Saudi board
  • Member Jordanian Board
  • Member American college of surgeons
  • Member of IAMSE

Qualifications :

  • General Surgery Saudi board
  • General Surgery, Jordanian Board
  • Fellow of the American college of surgeons, USA 2016
  • Fellowship of IAMSE, USA 2015
  • Diploma of Advanced laparoscopic surgery, France 2015
  • ESME Certificate in Medical Education, AMEEE, USA 2011

Hospital Address :

NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital, King Saud Road Najran Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

12 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 

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Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over of experience and is associated with Riyadh Care Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas Suliman is part of:

  • Member of European association of endoscopic surgery
  • Member of Saudi society of metabolic & bariatric surgery
  • Member of international federation for the surgery of obesity & metabolic disorder

Qualifications :

  • M.B.B.ch (Aljazira University)
  • Diploma in Laparoscopic general surgery. IRCAD - France
  • Advanced Laparoscopic upper G.I surgery. EAES - Germany
  • Masters of minimal invasive bariatric surgery & Endoscopic treatment of complications. Duke University – USA,
  • Mini-fellowship in bariatric surgery. Duke university- USA

Hospital Address :

Riyadh Care Hospital, Unayzah Street, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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Dr. Nael Abdo

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Najran, Saudi Arabia

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 

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Dr. Nael Abdo is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Najran, Saudi Arabia. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Nael Abdo is part of:

  • Member American College Of Surgeons
  • Member European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
  • Member of the The American Society of Bariatric Physicians
  • Member of IFSO
  • International member of ASMBS

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Europe board of general surgery F.E.B.S - 2014
  • Fellowship in Upper and Lower GI endoscopy - 2018
  • Fellow of American College of Surgeons 2019 FACS
  • Fellow of American society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2019 IFASMBS.

Qualifications :

  • MD Kursk State Medical University 2004
  • General Surgery - Beirut Arab University HHUMC 2015
  • Lebanese Board of General Surgery 2015

Hospital Address :

NMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital, King Saud Road Najran Saudi Arabia

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Top Weight Loss Specialist in Saudi Arabia

About Weight Loss Specialist (Bariatrician)

A weight Loss Specialist, also known as a bariatrician, is a physician specialized in the weight management and treatment of the patients struggling to maintain a healthy weight. Bariatric surgeons receive focused training for treating overweight or obese patients and ways to improve their health through healthy lifestyle changes. Bariatric physicians specialized in surgery are bariatric surgeons. It's important to note that visiting a bariatrician doesn’t automatically lead to surgery.

Most bariatric physicians create a comprehensive weight-management plan for their patients comprising diet, nutrition, exercise, behavioural therapy, and appropriate medication to achieve the desired results without the need to undergo any invasive surgery.

The weight loss specialist who performs weight loss surgeries is known as a bariatric surgeon. You can find more details on some of the common procedures performed by bariatric surgeons as you scroll down.

Below are the some of the unique benefits of consulting an experienced bariatric physician:

  • An all encompassing approach to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle
  • Dietary advice and recommendation for adopting healthy food choices
  • Exercise and fitness plan customized for each patient based on their individual needs and limitations
  • Behavioural and psychological modification therapy
  • Adopting sustainable lifestyle changes for maintaining a continued fitness management

Procedures Performed by Weight Loss Specialist/ Bariatrician in Saudi Arabia

Some of the major procedures performed by a bariatric surgeon are:

  • Endoscopy
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Aspiration Therapy
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Injections
  • Gastric bypass
  • Gastric banding
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) Gastric Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery

Top Weight Loss Specialists in Saudi Arabia

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Wajdy Eltigani Elyas SulimanRiyadh Care Hospital, Riyadh
Dr. Saeed Ali AlsareiiNMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital, Najran
Dr. Nael AbdoNMC Al Qadi Specialty Hospital, Najran

Reasons to avail Online Consultation with Weight Loss Specialist in Saudi Arabia

You should contact a doctor or a specialist if you think you could be obese, especially if you're concerned about weight-related health problems. Your doctor will be able to assess your health risks and discuss weight-loss solutions more easily with online consultations. In Saudi Arabia, you can obtain the best and most affordable bariatric weight-loss surgeries from board-certified, highly experienced weight-loss experts considering the following factors-

  • Saudi Arabia is noted for its modern, well-equipped hospitals, a well-established private health-care industry, foreign-trained doctors and experts, and a stable, tranquil atmosphere, in addition to medical tourism.
  • In recent years, Saudi Arabian weight-loss modalities and surgeons have grown in favor of obese international patients all over the world.
  • Cosmetic surgery and obesity treatments are the most popular treatments in the country. The cost of treatment is far lower than in other nations, and the quality of care is high.
  • Saudi Arabian weight-loss centers and surgeons are accredited and well-known throughout the Middle East and Western Asia.
  • Weight-loss surgeons in Saudi Arabia want to conduct online consultations with patients before operating on them to avoid future misunderstandings and to save both parties time traveling.
  • Every year, over 30,000 weight-loss procedures are conducted in Saudi Arabia.
  • In Saudi Arabia, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most-sought after weight-loss treatment
  • Top-tier Saudi Arabian bariatric surgeons use a variety of ways to execute weight-loss procedures, and they are constantly working on new improvements in treatment modalities
  • Saudi Arabia is a big and well-known name driving new weight-loss product introductions. Obalon Balloon System, a non-surgical treatment option for obesity, was unveiled by weight-loss doctors in Riyadh.
  • Saudi Arabia is another popular sparsely populated Muslim country with a huge number of international visitors from Pakistan, Iraq, and India seeking treatment by prominent doctors.

Top Bariatric Surgery Experts in Saudi Arabia Hospitals

About Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric surgeon is a doctor specialised in performing weight loss surgeries in the stomach or intestine. Surgeries performed by a bariatric surgeon helps a person with extreme obesity or overweight lose weight. They do so by performing condition specific surgeries on the stomach and/or intestine. These types of surgeries are usually an option for people with a body mass index (BMI) over 40 who have associated health issues like type 2 diabetes or heart disease.

Bariatric surgeons usually perform two basic types of surgeries namely- restrictive surgeries and malabsorptive surgeries. While restrictive surgeries involve restricting the size of the stomach and slowing down digestion, malabsorptive surgeries are more invasive in nature and are performed by removing parts of the digestive tracts that leads to interfering with the absorption of the calories.

Who should you consider visiting a Bariatric Surgeon?

You should consider visiting a bariatric surgeon if:

  • Your repeated efforts to lose weight with diet and exercise have been unsuccessful
  • Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or above
  • You have serious weight-related health problem like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea

Procedures Performed by Bariatric Surgeon in Saudi Arabia

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Revisional Surgery
  • Obalon Balloon
  • Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
  • Duodenal Jejunal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy

Which are the countries where we can find Weight Loss Specialist?

Popular Weight Loss Specialist in Top Countries are :

Type of Weight Loss Specialist available in Saudi Arabia?

Top Speciality Doctors in Saudi Arabia:

Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Weight Loss Specialist in Saudi Arabia?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Weight Loss Specialist in Saudi Arabia are as followed:

Can we get the list of Weight Loss Specialist in Saudi Arabia in any other language?

Yes, we provide the list of Weight Loss Specialist in Saudi Arabia in the following languages:

Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Weight Loss Specialists from other countries?

Given below are some of the most sought after weight loss specialist in other countries:

  • Greece
    • Dr. Archontovasilis Fotios
Which are some of the best hospitals in Saudi Arabia, All are associated with?

Following are some of the best clinics in Saudi Arabia with whom weight loss specialist are associated with:

Who is a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialist also called a bariatrician or an obesity medicine specialist is a licensed physician who has received training in the area of medical weight loss.

A weight loss doctor can address the specific needs of an obese or overweight patient. While all doctors have training in weight loss and nutrition, an obesity medicine specialist has special training and can offer care that a general physician cannot. With the help of personalized programs, the doctor can help a person lose weight and also keep the weight off. A bariatrician is different from bariatric surgeons who perform weight loss surgery, whereas a bariatrician provides medically supervised weight loss programs.

The methods used by an obesity medicine specialist will help you lose weight which will depend on your current level of health, your preferences, and many other factors. Techniques that can be used to help achieve your weight loss goals could include exercise programs, nutritional counseling, appetite suppressants, or other medications.

What are the qualifications of a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialistneeds to complete a five-and half-a-year undergraduate degree, followed by a three-year postgraduate course. After residency, the physician might practice for a while or apply for a geriatric medicine fellowship program.

Aspiring weight loss specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then complete a 2-3 years MD course. Science students who have appeared in +2 (with physics, chemistry, and biology as main subjects) need to clear a medical entrance test. After completing the four years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to enroll in an MD course to work as a weight loss specialist.

After completing hospital residency, a weight loss doctor will need to meet the credential requirements set by the country's bariatric medicine licensing board.

After completing two to three years of MD, a weight loss specialist can work in government or private hospitals, or can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions do Weight Loss Specialist treat?

A bariatrician is a medical weight loss doctor who is trained in the treatment of obesity and related conditions. Bariatrician can help prevent, and reverse obesity-related diseases by reducing body fat responsible for disease processes while maintaining healthy muscle mass.

Below are some conditions treated by a weight loss specialist:

  • Obesity
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Pancreatitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Jaundice
  • Celiac Disease
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Liver Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Ulcer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
What diagnostic tests are required by a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight loss specialist will evaluate your overall health status to know you are suffering from any other condition. Weight loss surgery or other procedures is a major event and accompanies certain risks. Some may be serious if not properly managed. To have a safer passage through a weight loss surgery journey and to minimize risks of any complications that could compromise your health and safety, your weight loss specialist will order a variety of diagnostic tests including lab tests, blood tests, and heart tests before you have weight loss procedures.

Some diagnostic tests recommended by a weight loss specialist are given below:

  • Ultrasound
  • Exercise stress test
  • Lipid profile
  • Thyroid hormone test
  • Diabetes/lipid profile test
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Positron emission tomography
  • X-ray scan
  • Liver function test
  • Kidney function test
  • Blood sugar
  • Urinalysis
When should you visit a Weight Loss Specialist?

An increase in body weight leads to different types of conditions, producing varied signs and symptoms. You need to keep a close on your weight as it may cause other health problems. If you experience any of the signs and symptoms listed below, you should consult a weight loss specialist to get advice on the management of your condition before it becomes more severe.

  • Feeling hungry all the time
  • High blood pressure
  • Pain in joints
  • Low BMI
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Persistent heartburn
  • Irregular bowel movements
  • Belching/excessive gas
  • Coeliac disease
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain/Bloating
  • Gweight loss specialisttones
  • Vomiting
  • Oesophageal discomfort
  • Lethargy
  • Pale colored stools
  • Urine of dark color
What can you expect from your first visit with a Weight Loss Specialist?

At your first appointment, a weight loss specialist will talk with you about:

  • your weight loss goals
  • your day-to-day routine (diet & exercise)
  • how long one has tried to lose weight
  • your complete medical history

Your doctor will help you find the best treatment plan so you can lose weight effectively and keep it off in the long run.

Your weight loss specialist will talk with you to find whether you will benefit from treatments like:

  • weight loss medications
  • more permanent treatments, such as bariatric or weight-loss surgery
  • your first appointment will last for around 60 minutes
  • simple exercise, diet
  • stress management
  • behavioral and mental health therapy
Which are the most common procedures performed by a Weight Loss Specialist?

A weight-loss specialist has expertise in the management of obesity and related conditions through various procedures. Some popular procedures performed by weight loss specialists include:

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Hemicolectomy
  • Appendectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal
  • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Adjustable Gastric Band
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
  • Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass
  • Lap gastric banding
  • Endoscopy
  • Aspiration Therapy
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Injections
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
  • Gastric banding

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How to choose some of the best rated doctors in Saudi Arabia?

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, there are numerous options for doctors to work. Saudi Arabia's government has placed a strong premium on the development of health care services at every level, including primary, secondary, and tertiary. As a result, the Saudi population's health has considerably improved significantly in recent decades.

The Saudi medical system is mostly manned by foreign doctors, who account for roughly 73 percent of the overall medical workforce. Although it is now neatly balanced with the local doctor populace. Choosing some of the best rated doctors in Saudi Arabia is an easy thing to do. The approach one needs to take is by considering the doctor's word of mouth feedback from patients. The other angle to this approach is by online reviews and ratings that are present on the internet. The ratings of the doctor are a sign of their expertise and excellence in service delivery. Visit MediGence.com to choose some of the best rated doctors in Saudi Arabia.

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