Obesity and Metabolic Surgery
Obesity is a complex chronic disease defined by excessive fat accumulation that…
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Dr. João Maia Teixeira
HPA Units
Speciality:
Obesity Surgery-
Healthcares:
SAMS Quadros · Future Healthcare · Médis · PSP · Advance Care · GNR · Multicare · RNA Medical · ADSE · CGD · ADM · Allianz
Speciality:
General Surgery-
Healthcares:
SAMS Quadros · Future Healthcare · Médis · PSP · Advance Care · GNR · Multicare · RNA Medical · ADSE · CGD · ADM · Allianz
From
June 2025
Academic Background
Degree in Medicine (2004) – University of Medicine of Lisbon
Specialist in General Surgery since 2012
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gastric Surgery (2017) at the National Cancer Center in Seoul, South Korea
Consultant (Senior) in General Surgery since 2022
Professional Activity (Main)
Obesity and Metabolic Disease Surgeon since 2012
Extensive experience in Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, and Stomach Surgery
Main Areas of Practice at the HPA Health Group
Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery
Hiatal Hernia Surgery
Obesity (Bariatric) and Metabolic (Diabetes) Surgery – Bypass, Sleeve
Stomach Surgery (Oncological and Non-Oncological)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery (Laparoscopy)
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