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Leading Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon in Israel
Position: Head of the Laparoscopic Surgery Unit and Bariatric Surgery Center
Hospital: Beilinson Medical Center
Dr. Sapozhnikov is in the Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors
Specialist in Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, Hernias)
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- Bariatric Surgery (Weight-loss surgery)
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
- Mini Gastric Bypass (Omega Loop / OAGB)
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery (conversion/revision after previous weight-loss surgery)
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Hernia Repair (inguinal, hiatal, umbilical, incisional, recurrent)
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Dr. Shimon Sapozhnikov is a specialist in bariatric surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and general surgery, and currently serves as Head of the Laparoscopic Surgery Unit and the Bariatric Surgery Center at Beilinson Medical Center.
With extensive surgical experience and hundreds of successful laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Sapozhnikov treats a wide range of conditions, including morbid obesity, hernias, gallbladder disease, stomach disorders, and colon and rectal diseases—using advanced minimally invasive approaches whenever appropriate.
Professional Roles & Experience by Dr. Sapozhnikov
- Head, Laparoscopic Surgery Unit, Beilinson Medical Center
- Head, Bariatric Surgery Center, Beilinson Medical Center
- Former Head, Laparoscopic Surgery Unit & Bariatric Center, Kaplan Medical Center
- Former Lead, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Barzilai Medical Center
- Surgeon & endoscopist in major medical centers in the former Soviet Union
- Surgical training in general surgery and vascular surgery (Barzilai)
- Training in gastroenterology
- Advanced specialization in general & laparoscopic surgery (Barzilai)
Advanced Courses & International Training
Israeli Surgeon Sapozhnikov has completed multiple international courses and hands-on surgical workshops in Europe, including advanced bariatric techniques such as:
- SADI-S (Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy) – Madrid, Spain
- Advanced Mini Bypass (Omega Loop/OAGB) training – Vienna, Austria; Toulouse & Paris, France
- Bariatric courses and workshops – Belgium, Switzerland, France, Spain
- Advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery courses – Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, Germany
Education
- Medical Degree – Moscow, former Soviet Union
Languages Spoken
- Hebrew
- English
- Russian
Procedures & Treatments Offered by Dr. Shimon Sapozhnikov
- Bariatric / Weight-Loss Surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
- Adjustable gastric band
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Mini gastric bypass (Omega Loop / OAGB)
- Revisional bariatric surgery (revision/conversion after prior bariatric procedures)
- Surgical treatment for morbid obesity
- Laparoscopic General Surgery
- Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
- Spleen removal (splenectomy)
- Appendix removal (appendectomy)
- Bowel surgery (including colon resections)
- Stomach surgery (including gastrectomy when indicated)
- Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Hiatal (diaphragmatic) hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Epigastric hernia repair
- Incisional (scar) hernia repair
- Recurrent hernia repair
What Patients Can Expect
- A personalized surgical evaluation based on your medical history and goals
- Clear explanations of all treatment options, including non-surgical pathways when appropriate
- Focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques to support recovery when suitable
- Ongoing support and guidance before and after surgery
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