Prof. Guido Mannaerts MD PhD

Prof. Guido Mannaerts is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the region, having performed over 10,000 weight-loss operations. He holds an MD and PhD, and is a professor at the United Arab Emirates University. He trained to double board level in gastro-intestinal and oncology surgery in the Netherlands, and now practises at Mediclinic in Al Ain.

Prof. Mannaerts specialises in minimal-invasive (keyhole) bariatric surgery, including scarless sleeve gastrectomy and other weight-loss procedures. He is particularly experienced in complex revisional bariatric surgery—re-operating on patients who have had previous weight-loss operations. Beyond weight-loss surgery, he is also a highly trained laparoscopic (keyhole) cancer surgeon. His clinical practice is informed by a strong research background: he has published over 75 scientific papers and stays current with the latest surgical techniques.

His approach emphasises safety, minimal scarring, and faster recovery with less post-operative pain. He is a good fit for patients seeking experienced bariatric surgery using advanced keyhole techniques, those requiring complex revisional surgery, or individuals needing gastro-intestinal or abdominal cancer surgery with minimal-invasive expertise.