If you live in Riyadh or Makkah and are considering weight-loss surgery, the first step is a clear conversation with an experienced surgeon about which operation suits your health, your weight history and your goals. Consultations are available in Arabic, English and German.
About Dr. Atef Bassas
Dr. Atef Bassas is a consultant bariatric, laparoscopic and liver transplant surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). He has more than 30 years of surgical experience and has performed more than 20,000 bariatric operations.
- Gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy)
- Classic (Roux-en-Y) gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass
- Revision surgery after a previous sleeve or other weight-loss operation
Where he operates
- Riyadh: Saudi German Hospital
- Makkah: Saudi National Hospital (Al Abeer Medical Group), Al Aziziyah
Patients outside Riyadh or Makkah can start with a video consultation for 200 SAR, which is deducted from the surgery package.
Sleeve or bypass: which one is for me?
Both operations are performed laparoscopically through small incisions. In a gastric sleeve, about 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow tube-shaped stomach. In a gastric bypass, a small stomach pouch is connected directly to the small intestine.
A bypass is often considered for people with significant reflux or type 2 diabetes, while a sleeve is a common choice for many other patients. The right operation depends on your medical history, so the decision is made together with the surgeon after the consultation.
Packages and prices
Price includes: pre-operative blood tests, anaesthesia consultation, the operation, a private room, the first follow-up visit free, and a diet plan. Pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
Price includes: pre-operative blood tests, anaesthesia consultation, the operation, a private room, the first follow-up visit free, and a diet plan. Pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
Living outside the city? A video consultation costs 200 SAR and is deducted from the package.
How to book
Send a WhatsApp message with your name, age, weight and height, or call 0568469891. The team will arrange a clinic appointment in Riyadh or Makkah, or a video consultation.