Professor Francesco Rubino

Professor Francesco Rubino
Bariatric surgery
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Professor Francesco Rubino is a leading bariatric surgeon and a pioneer in the field of metabolic weight loss treatment and surgery. Originally trained in Italy and with extensive experience in the US, he now holds the position of Professor of Metabolic Surgery at King's College Hospital, the first of its kind. He has been awarded innumerable prizes, holds posts and memberships all over the world, has published over a 100 peer-reviewed papers, and is a reference in his field.

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 Credentials

GMC: ‍7463904

 Professional experience

• More than 25 years of experience
• Full Professor, Chair of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery King’s College (2014 - present)
• Honorary Consultant at King's College Hospital (present)
• Congress Director The World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes(2014 - present)
• Attending Surgeon NY Presbyterian Hospital- Cornell Medical Center (2007 - 2012)

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 Sub-specialties

• Metabolic surgery
• Diabetes surgery
• Bariatric surgery
• Gastric bypass
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Obesity
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Revisional bariatric surgery

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 Positions in public associations

• Congress Director The World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes (2011)
• Co-Director, 1st Diabetes Surgery Summit, International Consensus Conference (2007)
• Co-Director 2nd Diabetes Surgery Summit, International Consensus Conferenc (2015)
• Chairman, Metabolic Surgery Committee of the International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (IFSO) (2010 - 2014)

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 Teaching posts

• Full Professor, Chair of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery King’s College (2014 - present)
• Associate Professor of Surgery on the Tenure Track Weill Cornell Medical College (2009 - 2012)
• Interim Assistant Professor of Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College (2007 - 2009)
• Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Catholic University of Rome (2004 - 2015)

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 Education

• GMC Registration with full license to practice in the UK (2013)
• Medical License (Full License) New York State Department of Health New York State Department of Health (2008)
• License to Practice as General Surgeon in France (2005)
• Certification of completion of residency program - Issued with honors Catholic University of Rome (2000)
• Medical license (limited permit) New York State Department of Health New York State Department of Health (2000)
• ECFMG Certification (1998)
• License for Medical Practice in Italy (1995)

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 Publications and conferences

• Congress Director The World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes (2011)
• Congress Director The World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes (2008)

 Prizes and awards

• “40 under 40” - One of the most influential leaders in the City of New York under the age of 40 Crain’s Magazine (January 2009)
• Best General Surgery Paper of the 11th International Congress and Endo Expo (2002)
• Best General Surgery video at the 13th International Congress and Endo Expo SLS (2004)
• Author of over 100 articles in peer reviewed journals and book chapters
• Part of America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly
• NYC Best Doctors New York Magazine (2012)
• “We Build” Prize Kiwanis International (April 2007)
• "Ulivo d’Argento" Award The Lions Club Host (July 2007)

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 Professional membership

• American Association of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
• British Obesity and Metabolic Surgical Society (BOMSS)
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (IFSO)
• Society for the Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
• Honorary Membership of the Spanish Society for Bariatric Surgery (SECO)
• Honorary Membership of the Japanese Society of Obesity
• Honorary Membership of the Brazilian Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

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Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery uses of a set of techniques and surgical procedures that help fight obesity and improve the patient's health. It is not to be mistak ...

Diabetes surgery

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where a person has a high blood sugar level, and is often associated with obesity, and is more common as people get old ...

Gastric band

What is a gastric band? Getting a gastric band is a type of bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Bariatric surgery aims to reduce the amou ...

Gastric bypass

What is a gastric bypass? Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery aims to reduce the patient’s food and/or ca ...

Gastric sleeve

The gastric sleeve is a surgical technique in bariatric surgery for obesity.

Obesity

Obesity is defined as having an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat on the body, enough so that it can be a risk to the health of the person. There most common way of classifying the amount of weight on the body, and what constitutes as a healthy balance, is the body mass index (BMI), which is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms, by your height, squared. The NHS classifies obesity as having a body mass index of 30 to 39.9, with those over 40 being classified as severely obese, though it is not necessarily the case as those with a large amount of muscle could be classified as obese due to their weight, when it may not actually be accurate. Another way of measuring excess fat is to measure waist circumference, for men, obesity is generally considered as being larger than 94cm (37in), and 80cm (21.5in) for women.   What causes obesity?   Simply speaking, obesity is caused by consuming more calories than are burned off through physical activity. When food is consumed, especially excessive amounts of fat and sugar in the diet, the body stores it as energy, in the form of fat. There are some health conditions that can lead to obesity and weight gain, such as problems with the thyroid, especially hypothyroidism.   How is obesity treated?   The best ways of treating obesity is to increase the amount of physical activity you perform on a regular basis, and to reduce the amount of calories eaten, along with eating a healthy, balanced diet. There are a number of ways that you can do this, such as joining a weight loss group to help you manage your diet and motivate you to continue sticking to it. You can also start activities such as walking, swimming or running. You can begin with exercising for short periods of time, before building up to longer periods. There are a number of surgical procedures available to help deal with weight loss in more severe circumstances, such as gastric band, gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion.   What problems can obesity lead to?   Obesity can be detrimental to the health, leading to problems in different areas of the body. It can cause strain on the heart, leading to coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other conditions. It is one of the leading causes of diabetes type 2, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and infertility and can also have detrimental psychiatric effects such as depression along side often having a social stigma. To see a specialist to help with obesity, click here. Obesity is one of the most common diseases of modern society, caused by bad eating habits that cause a metabolic disorder in the form of excess fat and consequently overweight. If the caloric intake that provides the body is greater than that required or consumed is stored as fat. Besides, obesity may result in the acquisition of other diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, high cholesterol or cardiovascular risk. In any case, obesity treatment tailored to each person according to their age, physique, medical history and daily habits is required. By measuring the body mass index patient's degree of obesity it is known and established a slimming diet should be low calorie, low fat, with the establishment of a rehabilitation plan of eating habits and exercise. The tandem diet-exercise physical is essential for weight loss. Obesity is one of the most common diseases of modern society, caused by bad eating habits that cause a metabolic disorder in the form of excess fat and consequently overweight. If the caloric intake that provides the body is greater than that required or consumed is stored as fat. Besides, obesity may result in the acquisition of other diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, high cholesterol or cardiovascular risk. In any case, obesity treatment tailored to each person according to their age, physique, medical history and daily habits is required. By measuring the body mass index patient's degree of obesity it is known and established a slimming diet should be low calorie, low fat, with the establishment of a rehabilitation plan of eating habits and exercise. The tandem diet-exercise physical is essential for weight loss. ...

Diabetes

What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM), or just diabetes refers to a group of metabolic diseases which result in an inability to regulate blood sugar levels. Having too much glucose in your blood can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves and other parts of the body, including the blood vessels themselves. In extreme cases, diabetes can cause heart disease and strokes, and patients may even require amputation of limbs. This inability to control blood sugar comes from a problem with the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, enters the bloodstream, and moves glucose out of the blood and into cells, where it is used to generate energy. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes – the cells that create insulin are attacked and destroyed by the body’s immune system as part of a defective immune response. It can develop rapidly over weeks or even days. Type 2 diabetes – either the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells stop responding to it. Patients may not be diagnosed for years, due to generic symptoms. It is by far the most common type of diabetes.   What are the symptoms? Classic diabetes symptoms include: Thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Itching around the genitals, or thrush Weight loss/muscle loss Blurred vision Slow healing   What causes diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition – something causes the immune system to attack healthy pancreatic cells that produce insulin. It appears to run in families, so may be genetic. No one knows exactly what causes the immune system to attack the pancreas, but one theory is that it is triggered by a virus. Type 2 diabetes is acquired, and usually affects older people. It tends to be associated with obesity and lack of exercise.   How can it be prevented? Type 1 diabetes appears to be genetic, so there is no way to prevent it. To reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it is important to have a healthy and balanced diet, take plenty of exercise, and lose weight if you are overweight or obese. Stopping smoking and drinking alcohol in moderation are also useful tips.   What is the treatment? Diabetes can’t be cured, but the symptoms can be managed. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and regular blood tests are essential to keep blood glucose levels in check. Type 1 diabetes patients require regular insulin injections for the rest of their lives to make up for the lack of insulin production by the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes patients may eventually need to take tablets, as the condition is progressive (it will worsen over time). You should see your doctor or a specialist as soon as possible if you are experiencing symptoms. If diagnosed with diabetes, a patient is usually referred to a specialist care team for treatment and long-term monitoring of the condition. ...

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