Prof. Dr. Christine Stier

Prof. Dr. Christine Stier

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

About

Dr. Christine Stier is a well-known bariatric surgeon and a leading expert in bariatric endoscopy in Germany. At Sana Klinikum, she has dedicated her career to the improvement of obesity treatment in the early days of the field. She has a wide range of expertise from surgery to general medicine and nutritional medicine and is widely known both nationally and internationally for her work in the field.

Professional Background

  • First Center Established: In 2004, co-founded one of the first bariatric surgery centers in Germany, in Munich
  • Senior Roles Held: Head of Bariatric Endoscopy at Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen Frankfurt (2012), Sana Klinikum Offenbach (2014) and University Hospital Würzburg (2017)
  • Current Role: Head of the first department of bariatric and surgical endoscopy at the Sana Obesity Center North Rhine Westphalia.

Innovations & Contributions

  • Pioneer: Helped to establish bariatric endoscopy as a subspecialty in Germany
  • Leadership: Deputy Chair of the German Working Group on Metabolic Endoscopy, active member of the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
  • Research: Has published several peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters and received several awards for publications.
  • Manual Co-Author: Participating in the development of the first complete manual for follow-up care of bariatric patients to be used by family doctors, physicians and gynecologists.

Good to Know

Specialties

Obesity/Bariatric SurgeryGeneral SurgeryLaparoscopic SurgeryGeneral Medicine

Languages Spoken

GermanEnglish

Awards

Chair - IFSO Bariatric Endoscopy Committee

FOCUS Top Mediziner - Nutritional Medicine

FOCUS Top Mediziner - Nutritional Medicine

Head of Surgical Endoscopy

2020 - Present

Consultant Surgical Oncologist & Bariatric Specialist

2018 - Present

Senior Physician & Head of Surgical Endoscopy

2014 - 2017

Specialization in Surgery & Nutritional Medicine

Various German Medical Boards

2004

Human Medicine (Medical License & Doctorate)

Technical University of Munich (TU München)

1990

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Christine Stier has been practicing medicine since 2005, giving them over 20 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Head of Bariatric Surgery and have built a focused career in head of bariatric surgery, sana klinikum.

You can request a consultation with Christine Stier through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.

Bariatric surgery with Christine Stier typically costs 50-70% less than equivalent procedures in the US or UK. The final price depends on the procedure type (sleeve, bypass, or mini bypass), length of hospital stay, and pre-surgical workup. CureMeAbroad can provide a detailed quote after reviewing your medical profile.

Christine Stier practices at their accredited hospital. The facility is equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic infrastructure, and maintains international accreditation standards to ensure a safe and reliable care environment for overseas patients.

Yes, Christine Stier regularly treats patients from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Their hospital provides dedicated international patient support including pre-arrival medical record review, visa support letters, airport transfers, and coordination of post-travel follow-up care.

Christine Stier specializes in bariatric and metabolic surgery, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y), and mini gastric bypass. They use minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques to reduce recovery time and improve long-term outcomes for patients managing obesity or metabolic conditions.

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