Bariatric Surgery in Israel Treating Patients from the UAE
Obesity can cause many life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, the number of obese people worldwide is enormous – and it is still growing. The Obesity Center at Sheba Medical Center combats this epidemic with effective and attentive treatment. We perform several bariatric surgery procedures, in tandem with personalized nutritional and psychological therapies to promote your long-term health. Following the procedure, we also offer the option of postoperative plastic surgery by highly qualified surgical specialists.
Sheba is pleased to offer a full range of bariatric procedures to treat obesity for patients from the UAE. Our campus is located in closer proximity to the UAE than Europe and the United States, with advanced surgical solutions that are less expensive than in other countries.
Why Come from the UAE to Israel for Bariatric Surgery?
Sheba offers UAE residents the opportunity to undergo innovative bariatric surgery at an easily accessible, premier medical center. In addition to Israel’s close proximity to the UAE, we also offer bariatric procedures at a much lower cost than in Europe and the United States.
Another bonus is that many members of our medical staff speak Arabic, creating a comfortable atmosphere for UAE patients – like a home away from home.
Not only is Sheba the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Middle East, but for the past two years, it has been ranked by Newsweek as one of the top 10 hospitals in the world. As a leading international force in medicine and biotechnological innovation, our medical specialists offer many techniques that are unavailable elsewhere. Presidents, VIPs and top level executives regularly choose Sheba for health.
Sheba Medical Center and APEX National Investment, based in Abu Dhabi, recently joined forces to promote global health. They signed a memorandum of agreement, laying the groundwork for medical tourism, the battle against coronavirus, medical training and digital healthcare innovation. To encourage startups, Sheba and APEX will set up a collaborative healthcare hub for the UAE that is modeled after the ARC Innovation Center on Sheba’s campus in Israel.
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery at Sheba Medical Center
Internationally Renowned:
For two years in a row, Sheba has been ranked in Newsweek’s top 10 hospitals worldwide, and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) granted Sheba a high ranking on their quality parameters
Low Complication Rate:
Our complication rate is lower than average, with less reported pain, infections, and other wound-related problems. Our mortality rate is much lower than the world average (in 2019, there were zero cases of postoperative mortality)
All-Embracing Care:
We have a full staff of specialists to provide therapeutic treatment for all aspects of obesity, including a dietitian specializing in bariatric surgery and a psychologist
Short Hospitalization:
Shorter than average hospital stays following bariatric surgery
Highly Experienced:
We have performed thousands of bariatric procedures and handle approximately 500 cases per year at our Obesity Center; we also serve as a referral center for the most complex cases
Helpful & Efficient:
A personal coordinator from Global patient services will provide assistance and reassurance – from your consultation through your follow-up care
Minimally Invasive:
Over 97% of our bariatric surgeries are performed with laparoscopic techniques
Meet Our Doctors
Prof. David Goitein, MD
Head of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Unit
Prof. Goitein is a leading specialist and senior physician in the Surgical Oncology C Department at Sheba Medical Center. He has performed hundreds of advanced laparoscopic surgeries. He completed his medical education at the Hadassah Medical School of The Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Dr. Goitein has published extensively and been awarded for his work.
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Dr. David Hazzan, MD
Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Unit
Dr. Hazzan specializes in general surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery for bariatric procedures to treat obesity. He is highly experienced in using the da Vinci robot for performing abdominal and groin surgery. Dr. Hazzan completed his bariatric fellowship training at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York.
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Dr. Hila Hermon, MD
Dr. Hermon is a senior specialist in the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Unit. She studied at the Hadassah Medical School of The Hebrew University, Jerusalem. She has a particular clinical interest in the psychological consequences of morbid obesity.
Comprehensive Care and Support
At Sheba Medical Center, we understand that surgery alone cannot always produce success when treating morbid obesity. That is why we take a holistic approach and consider all of your needs – including nutritional counseling, endocrine services for people with diabetes, and psychological support to help you change behavior patterns. Our attention to your overall well-being goes far towards your continued success.
Sheba –Ranked In The TOP TEN Best Hospitals Worldwide
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Sheba Medical Center provides innovative, personalized medical care to patients from around the world. We are the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Middle East and dedicated to providing advanced and compassionate medicine for everyone.
We welcome all cases, including the rarest and the most challenging. Our medical teams collaborate to provide the best possible health outcomes. From your initial inquiry through the long-term follow-up care, we are here for you.
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