It's essential when undergoing treatment for weight loss - whether through a weight loss programme or obesity surgery - to have trust and confidence in the medical staff treating you.
The doctors and surgeons at Healthier Weight are amongst the most experienced in their field. Many of them are not just practitioners in surgery, but international authorities who lecture around the world, and whose understanding is highly sought after by medical research bodies.
As well as being highly qualified, you'll find them friendly, understanding and easy to talk to.
Dr Franco Favretti.
It is our great privilege to have Dr Franco Favretti, widely regarded as the father of lap band surgery in Europe, working exclusively for Healthier Weight in the UK. Dr Favretti's vast experience has been apparent in many cases he has performed for us which, coupled with his kind and gentle manner with patients allows us to provide the gold standard in obesity surgery.
Prof Favretti is GMC registered and is based at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, Manchester. Professor Favretti has performed some 2,500 to 3000 gastric band operations and some 1000 gastric bypass/BPD/Bandinaro operations
For Dr Favretti's profile, click here.
Dr Gianni Segato.
A distinguished colleague of Dr Favretti and a great favourite with patients and theatre staff alike, Dr Segato is also hugely experienced in bariatric surgery. He too works exclusively for Healthier Weight.
Dr Segato is GMC registered and is based at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, Manchester. Dr Segato has performed some 2500 -3,000 gastric band operations and some 1000 gastric bypass/BPD/Bandinaro operations
For Dr Segato's profile, click here.
Mr John Rogers M.D., F.R.C.S., Consultant Surgeon
Mr John Rogers operates for Healthier Weight at the Princess Grace Hospital in London W1. He specialises in laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and has performed over 1,000 gastric band operations to date.
For Mr John Rogers profile, click here.
Dr Sauid Ishaq MBBS MRCP (UK)
Dr Sauid Ishaq operates for Healthier Weight in the West Midlands performing gastric balloon operations. He is a highly experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist who acts as a regional trainer and mentor for endoscopy.
For Dr Sauid Ishaq profile, click here.
