Dr. Zafar Gondal
Obesity/Bariatric Surgery
About
Dr. Zafar Iqbal Gondal is a Senior Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon at Rashid Hospital, Dubai and Associate Professor at Dubai Medical College. He has a very international surgical education with MBBS (Allama Iqbal Medical College), FCPS, FRCS (Glasgow), MRCS (Ireland), FACS (USA), FEBS (Belgium), Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery (Belgium), and diplomas in minimally invasive surgery (France and Taiwan).
His expertise is in bariatric and metabolic weight loss surgery, foregut surgery, and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is also one of the pioneers of Mini-Gastric Bypass (MGB-OAGB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in Pakistan and founder of ALSA Pakistan, a professional body which aims to improve the standard of bariatric care in Pakistan.
Professional Background
- Designation: Senior Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon, Rashid Hospital, Dubai; Associate Professor, Dubai Medical College.
- Procedures: Sleeve gastrectomy, MGB-OAGB, foregut surgery, cancer surgery, colorectal surgery, thyroid surgery, hernia repair, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, redo bariatric surgery, SADI surgery, cancer surgery.
Innovations & Contributions
- Pioneer: One of the first surgeons to introduce Mini-Gastric Bypass and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures in Pakistan.
- Founder: ALSA Pakistan, an association that aims to raise the bar of bariatric care across the country.
Good to Know
Specialties
Languages Spoken
Awards
• First Live Lap MGB-OAGB in Pakistan
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Senior Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
2006 - Present
Chief of Laparoscopic and Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeries
Associate Professor
2006 - Present
FCPS
College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
MBBS
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore
1997
Zafar Gondal has been practicing medicine since 2002, giving them over 23 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, rashid hospital.
You can request a consultation with Zafar Gondal through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.
Bariatric surgery with Zafar Gondal 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.
Zafar Gondal practices at Rashid Hospital in Dubai. 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, Zafar Gondal 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.
Zafar Gondal 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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Zafar Gondal has been practicing medicine since 2002, giving them over 23 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, rashid hospital.
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