Professional statement
Dr Antanas Mickevičius is a highly experienced bariatric surgeon and consultant upper GI based in London, who specialises in bariatric surgery, revisional bariatric surgery, upper GI surgery including gastric sleeve alongside gastric bypass, acid reflux surgery and hiatal hernia surgery. He privately practices at Dental & Medical Clinic, Barking, and Newman Bariatric Clinic in Lithuania, while he has significant experience in the NHS as a consultant.
Dr Mickevičius is highly qualified with an MD and PhD, and trained in bariatric surgery at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden. He then underwent further training in advanced bariatric surgery at Whittington Hospital in London. He has also undergone training in several other countries, including Germany and Spain.
Dr Mickevičius, who performs over 300 bariatric surgeries a year, conducts regular clinics, personally ensuring the highest safety standards, top quality preoperative preparation and postoperative follow up.
Dr Mickevičius is currently the lead bariatric surgeon at the Newman Bariatric Clinic and a consultant upper GI, bariatric and general surgeon at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Hospital in Kaunas, which is the largest and the most advanced medical institution in Lithuania and Baltic States.
His clinical research work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, while he has presented at several national and international conferences. He is also a member of various professional organisations including the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO) and the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
Additionally, he is committed to educating future medics, currently holding a position as a professsor at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Here, Dr Mickevičius shares his vast surgical and weight loss treatment experiences, techniques and research insights with surgeons of the future. He also trains fellow surgeons in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery.
Clinics
Dental and Medical Clinic
East London, 98 Longbridge Rd, Barking , IG11 8SFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 16 years of experience
- Obesity surgeon, Newman Bariatric Surgery (Present)
Subspecialties
- Gastric sleeve surgery
- Gastric bypass surgery
Professional memberships
- International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO)
- Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Education
- MD, Bariatric Surgery, Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania (1990)
- PhD, Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania (2004)
Teaching posts
- Surgery Professor, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (present)
- Trainer, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Languages spoken
- Russian
Reviews
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- Very happy whit me sugery and result , thank you to a Doctor and all staff being so kind and informative definitely recommend to everyone .
- The care I received from Prof Antanas and his team was excellent. He was always very informative and took consideration to ensure all questions were answered
- Amazing treatment and aftercare, would recommend to anyone looking for services offered in his field of expertise
- Dr Antanas Mickevicius - He knows what hes doing! 07.05.2024 Doctor did for me Laparascopic antireflux surgery , everything from beggining was very professional , Found problem -> explained -> sorted . Wish you the best , like you did for me ! Good job , thank you !
- Dr. Prof. Mickevicius is incredible. Not only has he taken great care of my health, but also he is lovely to speak with at every appointment. It’s rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient as a person with outstanding quality of medical care
- Words aren't enough to express my gratitude to all staff and Dr mickevicius for the excellent medical and heartwarming support and care and follow up Thanks to all again best wishes Pat