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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery is not just a cosmetic or aesthetic procedure. Aster Al Raffah Hospital ensures the availability of experienced, professional and disciplined team while performing Bariatric Surgery.

Obesity rates are increasing globally and it is becoming an epidemic.

Bariatric Surgery is a solution for morbidly obese people who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 and above.

With an expert team comprising of highly capable Doctors from different departments, Aster Al Raffah Hospital offers the best bariatric treatment in the Sultanate of Oman. Equipped with the latest technology and the availability of multi specialty facilities , Bariatric solutions provided under the expertise of this highly qualified team will lead you to avoid serious diseases and attain much longer and better quality of life. Aster Al Raffah Hospital is renowned for qualified professionals, high standards of nursing care and friendly atmosphere. Aster Al Raffah Hospital Bariatric Team will provide you tailor-made weight-loss services with care from a multi-disciplinary team of consultant Bariatric Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Anaesthesiologists, Plastic surgeons and Dieticians.

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Dr. Khalid Al Amri

Consultant Laparoscopic Surgeon
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

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Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

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Dr. Khalid Al Amri

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Health Library

An interesting case of Legionella pneumonia in a patient with overlap syndrome treated at Aster Oman, Dr. Dilip Abdul Khadar, Specialist, Internal Medicine, Aster Royal Hospital

"Understanding Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options" Dr. Saida Yasmeen, Specialist Ophthalmology, Aster Royal Hospital, Ghubra

"Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection & Treatment Options” Dr. Abha Singhvi, Specialist Female General Surgeon, Aster Royal Hospital, Ghubra

Breast Cancer Awareness: Early Detection is your Best Protection!

What is arthritis? It's causes and treatment options in Oman by Dr. Kalyan Srungavarapu, Specialist, Orthopaedics, Aster Royal Hospital

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Surgical Repair of the Mitral Valve

What is Pulmonary Hypertension?

Aster Al Raffah Hosptal, in Association with Oman’s Ministry of Health, Launches Free Mobile Testing Service

Frontline Warriors and Volunteers from two Al Warsan isolation facilities honoured

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