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Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

22 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Urdu , Gujarati

 


Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Merezban Piloo Katrak is part of:

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), UK
  • Indian Association of Gastro Intestinal Endo Surgeons (I.A.G.E.S)
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS), New Delhi
  • The Indian Society of Gastroenterologist Middle East (ISG - ME)
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)

Certifications :

  • Training in Haemorrhoidal THD procedures at Policlinico Gemelli Hospital, Italy
  • Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Bariatrics and Metabolic Surgery from Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons (I.A.G.E.S), New Delhi, India
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MRCS

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Merezban Piloo Katrak?

  • With over 20 years of experience, Dr Katrak is an esteemed bariatric surgeon with expertise in performing laparoscopic surgeries.
  • He is proficient in executing a range of surgeries such as hernia surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgeries for varicose veins, hemorrhoidal THD procedure, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and pilonidal sinus surgery.
  • Dr Katrak also organizes and participates in various conferences such as the International Hernia Conference at NMC, Abu Dhabi(UAE) in 2017.
  • He has also attended workshops to enhance his skills such as the Advanced Bariatric Surgery workshop at the University of Istanbul(Turkey) and Sharjah and a workshop on Advanced open hernia surgery at Imelda Hospital(Belgium). Additionally, he has also organized a workshop on Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair at Sharjah Surgical Institute. He also obtained training at the Abdominal Wall Repair(AWR) workshop in Mumbai, India(2017).
  • He is also associated with bodies like the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh(MRCS, UK).
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Dr. Basim Alkhafaji

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Basim Alkhafaji is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Canadian Specialist Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Basim Alkhafaji is part of:

  • Emirate Society Of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons (ESLES)
  • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
  • Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS)
  • Emirate Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ESMBS)
  • Emirate society of Gastroenterology
  • Iraqi Medical Association

Certifications :

  • Fellow of Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland
  • Fellow of American College Of Surgeons, America
  • Fellow of International college of Surgeons

Qualifications :

  • M.B.Ch.B, Iraq
  • Laparoscopic Higher Diploma Of Laparoscopy, France
  • Higher Diploma Of General Surgery, Iraq

Hospital Address :

Canadian Specialist Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Ladha El Zaqui

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Arabic, French, Dutch, Hindi

 


Dr. Ladha El Zaqui is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 27 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ladha El Zaqui is part of:

  • Gulf Obesity and Metabolic Surgical Society (GOSS)

Qualifications :

  • Medical education at the University of Louvain, Brussels

Hospital Address :

Al Zahra Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

What is the medical expertise of Dr Ladha El Zaqui?

  • Dr Ladha El Zaqui is an expert bariatric surgeon who has more than 25+ years of experience.
  • His core areas of expertise are laparoscopic gastric bypass, colon resection, gastric sleeve surgery, breast surgery, stomach resection, and treatment for conditions like haemorrhoids, lipomas, basal cell carcinoma and pilonidal sinus.
  • He is a well-known expert in thyroid surgery. Thus, he has served on the thyroid care consulting panel at reputed hospitals in Brussels such as the Hospital Saint-Luc.
  • His qualifications include MD and FRCS(Belgium).
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Dr. Rohit Kumar

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English , Bengali

 


Dr. Rohit Kumar is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Medeor 24X7 Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rohit Kumar is part of:

  • International Association of Surgeons Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO)
  • International Bariatric Club (IBC)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Colorectal Surgeons (IACSR)
  • Indian Association of Gastro-Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
  • Obesity Surgery Society of India (OSSI)
  • Association of Minimal Access Surgery of India (AMASI)
  • Hernia Society of India

Certifications :

  • FACS
  • FMABS
  • FIASGO
  • FHBPS
  • FIAGES
  • FMAS

Qualifications :

  • MD
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Medeor 24x7 Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Aws Khidir Jassim

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Aws Khidir Jassim is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 18 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBChB
  • CABMS
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Dr. Tamer Abbas Hassan Saafan

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Tamer Abbas Hassan Saafan is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Tamer Abbas Hassan Saafan is part of:

  • Member of the International Federation of Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
  • Emirate Society of Bariatric Surgeon
  • Member of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
  • Fellow of International College of Robotic Surgeons & MAS by IAO
  • Member of The Royal College of Surgeons MRCS (Ireland)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Ain Shams University, Egypt.
  • Master in Surgery - Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2006
  • MD from Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2015
  • PhD Bariatric Surgery - Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgeries & Robotic Surgeries
  • Fellow of International College of Robotic Surgeons & MAS by IAO.
  • Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery Taiwan

What is the medical expertise of Dr Tamer Abbas Hassan Saafan?

  • With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Saafan is a renowned bariatric surgeon. He is competent in performing procedures such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, precision bariatric surgeries, mini gastric bypasses, and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
  • Dr Saafan is a distinguished member of the International Federation of Surgery of Obesity(IFSO) and the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons. Additionally, he was also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons(MRCS)Ireland.
  • He has completed a fellowship in Minimal Access Surgeries and Robotic Surgeries and is also a fellow of the International College of Robotic Surgeons.
  • He obtained his Master's in Surgery, PhD and MD from Ain Shams University, Egypt.
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Dr. Arindam Ghosh

Bariatric Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Arindam Ghosh is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with Saudi German Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Arindam Ghosh is part of:

  • IASG
  • OSSI
  • IASGO
  • GAPIO

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Parag M Rane

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Parag M Rane is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Zulekha Hospital Sharjah.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery from LASER Institute, Indore, India
  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from Gem Hospital, Coimbatore, India.
  • Fellowship of International College of Surgeons ( FICS)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Zulekha Hospital - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Rahul Tugnait

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Punjabi

 


Dr. Rahul Tugnait is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Rahul Tugnait is part of:

  • Membership with the Royal College of Surgeons, England
  • Member of Gujarat Medical Council
  • Member of Delhi Medical Council
  • Member Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of India
  • Member of India Hernia Society

Certifications :

  • FLCS
  • FMAS
  • FEAGES

Qualifications :

  • MS (Gen Surgery)
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Issam Hreirati

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Arabic

 


Dr. Issam Hreirati is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Saudi German Hospital.

Certifications :

  • Diploma in Endoscopic Surgery (France)

Qualifications :

  • MD (Syria)

Hospital Address :

Saudi German Hospital Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Sudheer Salavudeen

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

21 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Sudheer Salavudeen is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Aster DM Healthcare.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sudheer Salavudeen is part of:

  • Life time Member of AMASI (Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India)
  • Life time Member of Indian Medical Association
  • Life time Member of Association of Surgeons of India
  • Life time Member of Association of Hernia Society
  • Life time Member of Association of IAGES

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery TIDDMAS, SUT Royal Trivandrum
  • Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Bariatric from Wokhart, Bombay
  • Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery in Colorectal from Fortis, Delhi, India
  • Fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons.

Qualifications :

  • MS General Surgery from Yenepoya University,Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore India
  • MBBS from Irkutsk Government Medical College, Russia

Hospital Address :

Aster DM Healthcare - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Anwar Kamel Bahat Mohamed Oraby

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

24 Years of experience

Speaks: English, Arabic

 


Dr. Anwar Kamel Bahat Mohamed Oraby is a specialized General Laparoscopic Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with .

Qualifications :

  • MBBCh
  • MS
  • MD
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal

Bariatric Surgeon

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal is a specialized Gastrointestinal Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Prime Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vinod Kumar Singhal is part of:

  • American College of Surgeons
  • Royal Colleges ( England, Glasgow, Ireland)
  • European Board of Surgery

Certifications :

  • FRCSI
  • FRCSEng
  • FRCPSG
  • FEBS
  • FACS
  • MHA
  • FICS
  • FAIS
  • FMAS
  • FIAGES

Qualifications :

  • Post Doc GI Surgery
  • MS
  • DipLap
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Prime Hospital - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Bart Van Wagensveld

Laparoscopic Surgeon

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Bart Van Wagensveld is a specialized Bariatric Surgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Khalifa City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bart Van Wagensveld is part of:

  • Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)A
  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
  • European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and other interventional techniques (EAES)
  • Dutch Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (DSMBS)
  • Dutch Society for Gastroenterology
  • Dutch Society for Surgery.

Certifications :

  • Fellowship Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, London

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • PhD

Hospital Address :

NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Arab hospitals use advanced technology for laparoscopic gastric banding?

Yes, Arab hospitals and bariatric centres offer the latest in laparoscopic gastric banding technology, including minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques with small incisions, adjustable, silicone gastric bands with advanced port systems for easy band adjustments, real-time imaging and monitoring tools to ensure precision placement, and comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional and lifestyle support.

Do Arab surgeons have experience with laparoscopic gastric banding?

Yes, bariatric surgeons in the United Arab Emirates are well-trained in performing laparoscopic gastric banding. They are experienced in patient selection, surgical technique, and long-term band management, following best practice guidelines from the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of the United Arab Emirates (OMSSI). They manage both elective procedures and follow-up care, including band adjustments and troubleshooting as needed.

Who is a candidate for laparoscopic gastric banding?

This procedure may be suitable if you:

  • Have a BMI of 30–40 with or without obesity-related health conditions
  • Prefer a reversible and adjustable surgical option
  • Are committed to following a structured diet and lifestyle program
  • Seek a less invasive alternative to gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy
What are the benefits of laparoscopic gastric banding?

Benefits include:

  • Minimally invasive procedure with small scars and faster recovery
  • Adjustable and reversible band to customise weight loss
  • Lower risk of nutritional deficiencies compared to other bariatric surgeries
  • Short hospital stay (often same-day or 1-night stay)
  • Gradual, sustainable weight loss with ongoing support
Is laparoscopic gastric banding used in the UAE?

Yes. Arab hospitals welcome international patients and provide virtual pre-operative consultations, streamlined surgery scheduling, and travel coordination. Multidisciplinary aftercare, including dietitians and psychologists, is also available. Follow-up care and band adjustments are managed with ongoing virtual support. MediGence delivers a seamless experience for international patients seeking laparoscopic gastric band surgery in the Arab.

Can I consult an Arab bariatric surgeon online before travelling?

Absolutely. MediGence offers virtual consultations to:

  • Review your medical history and weight loss goals
  • Assess diagnostic reports and eligibility
  • Discuss procedure details, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
  • Plan your surgery and recovery timeline
What qualifications should my laparoscopic gastric band surgeon have?

Look for surgeons who:

  • Are certified in general or bariatric surgery (FRCS, MRCS)
  • Have specialised training in minimally invasive bariatric procedures
  • Are members of OMSSI or other relevant surgical societies
  • Have extensive experience performing and managing gastric band patients

MediGence only lists certified, experienced surgeons known for excellent patient care and surgical outcomes.

How can I verify the credibility of an Arab gastric band surgeon?

You can verify surgeons by:

  • Checking the Emirates Medical Association (EMA) register
  • Reviewing their hospital profiles
  • Reading verified patient reviews and surgical outcomes on MediGence
  • Confirming their memberships in professional bariatric organisations