Bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is an option for people who have a body mass index (BMI) above 40.
oladoc can help book an appointment with a bariatric surgeon in Islamabad and has specialists across Islamabad in areas such as F-8 Markaz, PWD, Blue Area, Hillal Road, Pitras Bukhari Road and so on. Patients can call us at 0518151800 to book an appointment with a specialist for their needs. Top bariatric surgeons practicing in Islamabad include Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood (practicing in PAF Hospital (Islamabad)), Dr. Syed Tanseer Asghar (practicing in Kulsum International Hospital), Dr. Muhammad Sohaib Khan (practicing in Shifa International Hospital), Dr. Khushal Khan (practicing in Advance Diagnostic Center, and Capital Diagnostic Center (Crescent Arcade)), Dr. Waqas Aziz (practicing in Shifa International Hospital).
Bariatric surgeons usually train as general surgeons before specializing in bariatric surgery. They are not only qualified to do surgery but can also advise patients of obesity on improving their conditions to get ready for the surgery or even avoid it.