Mr Markos Daskalakis

Timeline and qualifications

• MD, PhD in medicine.
• Became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2016.
• Trained in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery in the surgical department of the Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen Frankfurt, Germany; Centre of Excellence for bariatric surgery under Prof. R. Weiner.
• He developed skills in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery as senior Clinical Fellow in the Upper GI Unit at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
• He has published pioneer research regarding action mechanisms of Sleeve gastrectomy.
• His main interests include laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic hiatal (anti-reflux) surgery, laparoscopic groin hernia repair and bariatric surgery.

Memberships and current positions

• General and Upper GI Consultant Surgeon at Heartlands Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT, since November 2015.
• Fellow of the Royal college of Surgeons since 2016.
• Member of IFSO (international Federation for surgery of Obesity and metabolic Disorders) since 2006.
• Member of AUGIS/BOMSS

“I just want to say a huge thank you to Mr Markos Daskalakis. I’m now 6 months post op months the difference already is just amazing! My life has already changed massively for the better! I wanted this done for years but wasn’t sure about which surgery was best, hands down would recommend the sleeve 100%. Recovery was quick. I lost 5 stone in 6 months. It’s incredible the difference it makes. Here’s to a longer, healthier future!”

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