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Professor Francesco RubinoBariatric surgery in Central London
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Professor Francesco Rubino

Bariatric surgery in Central London

MD
GMC: 7463904

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Expert in:
Gastric sleeve
Diabetes surgery
Bariatric surgery
Obesity
Gastric bypass
Gastric band
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Professional statement

Professor Francesco Rubino is a leading, internationally-renowned bariatric surgeon and a pioneer in the field of metabolic weight loss treatment and surgery, based in London.

Originally, Professor Rubino trained in Rome, Italy, at the Catholic University Hospital doing his residence in general surgery and receiving his MD. His surgery training was furthered during his Fellowship in laproscopic and minimally invasive surgery at The European Institute of Telesurgery in Strasbourg, France, Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Naturally, Professor Rubino became Chief of Gastroinestinal Metabolic Surgery and Director of the Diabetes Surgery Centre at Weill Cornell Medical College. At the same time, he was an attending surgeon at New York Presbytarian Hospital in New York. Not too long after in 2013, he was appointed to King's College Hospital as a Professor of Metabolic Surgery; it was the first of its kind, making him an international ground-breaker in the field.

Since then, he has continued to lead his field with novel procedures and advancing the concept of bariatric surgery. Professor Rubino has transformed bariatrics from simply weight-loss therapy to a surgical treatment for multiple metabolic conditions. In particular, he did a study in 2006 that resulted in positive results for type II diabetes. Pioneering the world of bariatrics, Professor Rubino has gone around the world attending various conferences, holding posts a memberships, publishing more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific journals, receiving innumerable prizes, and even organising his own Diabetes Surgery Summit which was supported internationally. Without a doubt, he has become a reference in his field.

Representing the impact of his expertise, one of Professor Rubino's patients, Jenni Murray, authored a memoir, Fat Cow, Fat Chance, about her journey through weight loss. Murray struggled throughout her life with the idea of weight, obesity, and weight loss. Once she found Professor Rubino, her life was forever changed and, more importantly, saved.

Clinics

London Bridge Hospital
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    London Bridge Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare

    Central London, 3rd Floor, 29 Tooley Street, SE5 9RS

    Medical insurances accepted

    I'm paying for myself

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 32 years of experience
  • Full Professor and Chair of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, King’s College (2014 - present)
  • Honorary Consultant, King's College Hospital (present)
  • Ricercatore Confermato (Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor), Catholic University of Rome (2004 - present)
  • Congress Director, The World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes (2014 - present)
  • Associate Professor of Surgery on the Tenure Track, Greater New York City area (2009 - 2012)
  • ​Attending Surgeon, NY Presbyterian Hospital- Cornell Medical Center (2007 - 2012)
  • ​Interim Assistant Professor of Surgery, Greater New York City area (2007 - 2009)
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Subspecialties

  • Metabolic surgery
  • Diabetes surgery
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Gastric bypass
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Obesity
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Revisional bariatric surgery
  • Gastric banding
  • Laproscopic bariatric, metabolic, and upper digestive surgery
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Professional memberships

  • 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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Education

  • GMC Registration with full license to practice in the UK (2013)
  • Medical License (Full License), 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, (2000)
  • ECFMG Certification (1998)
  • License for Medical Practice in Italy (1995)
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Teaching posts

  • Full Professor, Chair of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, King’s College (2014 - present)
  • Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Catholic University of Rome (2004 - 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)
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Positions in organisations

  • 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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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

  • America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly (2012)
  • NYC Best Doctors, New York Magazine (2012)
  • NYC Best Doctors New York Magazine (2012)
  • America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly (2011)
  • America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly (2010)
  • “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)
  • America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly (2009)
  • America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly (2008)
  • ​"Ulivo d’Argento" Award The Lions Club Host (July 2007)
  • ​“We Build” Prize Kiwanis International (April 2007)
  • Best General Surgery video at the 13th International Congress and Endo Expo SLS (2004)
  • Best General Surgery Paper of the 11th International Congress and Endo Expo (2002)
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Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
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Registration number: 7463904

Reviews

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13 reviews

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  • Excellent
    20 December 2023

    L.M.

    Verified patient
  • I am so pleased that I made the decision to have Prof Rubino work with me on this journey. He is calm, considered and obviously extremely knowledgable. But more than that, he understood and did not judge how and why I had made the choice to pursue metabolic surgery as a solution.
    27 March 2023

    C.M.

    Verified patient
  • From my first meeting with Professor Rubino, I knew I was in safe hands. He immediately made me feel at ease and explained everything to me clearly and compassionately. It was clear to me that my health and wellbeing was Professor Rubino's primary concern. I highly recommend.
    17 August 2022

    C.M.

    Verified patient
  • I have received excellent care from Professor Rubino with support from his practice manager Nina. We covered extensive pre-op testing, reviewed my options and discussed those choices in detail. Impeccable credentials, surgical skills and bedside manner. I highly recommend.
    17 June 2022

    M.G.

    Verified patient
  • 17 June 2022

    M.G.

    Verified patient
  • After contacting Prof Rubino’s sec Nina, she organised all blood tests, etc Prof Rubino spoke to me in full regarding my op. It was a great success and it has prolonged my life. Other staff that were amazing were Sudha, Dave, Prof McGowan, hosp chefs, cleaners, etc
    15 May 2022

    K.M.

    Verified patient
  • 2 May 2022

    J.H.

    Verified patient
  • I strongly recommend Prof. Rubino and his team for the highest level of competence, assistance, care and clarity I received all along my WLS surgery journey. I'm 4 weeks post-op and couldn't be more satisfied.
    21 April 2022

    C.D.

    Verified patient
  • I did not attend an appointment
    4 March 2022

    A.P.

    Verified patient
  • 23 July 2017

    M.S.

    Verified patient
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Bariatric surgery

Diabetes surgery

Gastric band

Gastric bypass

Gastric sleeve

Obesity

The doctor also specialises in:

Diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Francesco Rubino's specialty?

Professor Francesco Rubino is a consultant specialising in Surgery, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Professor Francesco Rubino specialise in?

Professor Francesco Rubino is a surgeon who provides assessment and treatment for Gastric band, Gastric bypass, Bariatric surgery, Obesity, Gastric sleeve and Diabetes surgery. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Professor Francesco Rubino have?

Professor Francesco Rubino has 32 years of professional experience as a consultant surgeon, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Professor Francesco Rubino?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Professor Francesco Rubino, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 13 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Professor Francesco Rubino's reviews verified?

Yes. All Professor Francesco Rubino's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Professor Francesco Rubino practise?

Professor Francesco Rubino practices in the following locations:

  • Central London at 3rd Floor, 29 Tooley Street
  • Central London at Denmark Hill

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Surgery.

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Does Professor Francesco Rubino offer private appointments?

Yes, Professor Francesco Rubino offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant surgeon.

Does Professor Francesco Rubino offer online consultations?

Yes, Professor Francesco Rubino offers online consultations. You can book an appointment directly from this page by selecting the date and time that suit you best. Personalised assistance is also available by calling the number displayed on this page.

Does Professor Francesco Rubino accept insurance?

At the moment, Professor Francesco Rubino offers consultations on a private, self-pay basis only.

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What languages does Professor Francesco Rubino speak?

Professor Francesco Rubino is a surgeon who offers consultations in English, French and Italian.

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