Considered as a reference in the treatment of Metabolic Diseases and Obesity, Dr. Samuel Szomstein is a prestigious surgeon who accumulates an extensive professional background of more than 25 years. In this way, he has been part of renowned institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, where he has significantly optimized the quality of life of many patients with chronic disorders such as Diabetes.

Among his main achievements, his role as Director of the Institute of Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery stands out. Under his leadership, this institution has been a pioneer in the use of minimally invasive techniques, which has improved the patient experience by promoting a faster recovery. At the same time, these methods have considerably reduced the risk of additional complications such as infection, postoperative anemia and deep vein thrombosis. In this sense, it has contributed to the training of 70 professionals, who have subsequently carried out more than 6,000 bariatric interventions to treat excess weight.

On the other hand, he has balanced this work with his facet as a Clinical Researcher. In fact, he has published 25 chapters of specialized books and 280 scientific articles on subjects such as new technologies to enhance the safety of surgical procedures. In turn, his meticulous studies on the impact of Bariatric Surgery have allowed him to develop advanced strategies to optimize the mental and physical well-being of individuals after their operations.

In his commitment to healthcare excellence, he has participated in various international conferences to share the latest therapeutic advances in matters such as the most innovative laparoscopic techniques to reduce pain or the use of robotics in order to visualize in detail the anatomy of the users. This has made it possible for specialists to acquire a multidisciplinary approach to increase the effectiveness of their clinical results.

• Director of the Institute for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, United States
• President of the International Committee of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• General Surgery Residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, United States
• Residency in General Surgery at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, United States of America
• Medical Degree from the Central University of Venezuela
• Member of:
• Committee of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care
• Iberoamerican Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Editorial Board of Bariatric Times