Dr. Taha Anbara – Professional Profile
Dr. Taha Anbara is an experienced Advanced General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with a strong academic and clinical background from Iran. His professional focus includes general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery, and obesity management. He has held senior surgical leadership positions, including Head of Surgical and Laparoscopic Surgery Departments and Head of Hospital, and has developed an academic profile through research publications and journal reviewing.
Education
- National University of Iran, Tehran — 1997–2003
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - University of Tehran — 2012–2016
Specialization in General Surgery.
Work Experience
- International Hospital of Tabriz — Head of Surgical Department
2012–2016
Led the Surgical Department. - Erfan Niayesh Hospital — Head of Laparoscopic Surgery Department
2019–2022
Led the hospital’s Laparoscopic Surgery Department. - Tandis Hospital — Head of Surgery Department
2022–2024
Served as Head of the Surgery Department. - Arman International Hospital — Head of Hospital & Head of Surgery Department
2022–Present
Holds senior leadership and surgical responsibilities. - Araz Life Clinics — Istanbul, Türkiye
2023–Present
Current clinical affiliation.
Clinical Focus and Expertise
Dr. Anbara’s documented expertise centers on general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgery, including:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Obesity Surgery and Obesity Management
- Management of surgical complications associated with bariatric procedures.
His academic and clinical work demonstrates a particular interest in obesity, metabolic disease, bariatric surgery outcomes, postoperative management, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Professional Societies and Memberships
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) — 2020–Present.
Academic Output
Dr. Anbara has an active academic profile with publications focusing primarily on bariatric surgery, obesity, metabolic health, postoperative complications, and patient outcomes.
Selected publications include:
- Hormonal Changes in Women Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Comparative Study with a Control Group — 2023
- The Impacts of Eating Disorders on Sleeve Gastrectomy Outcomes — 2023
- What to Do after Bariatric Surgery: Developing a Comprehensive Roadmap for Surgeons and Patients — 2023
- Surgical Technique of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Case Report Study — 2023
- The Influence of Enoxaparin or Rivaroxaban for Venous Thromboembolism in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery — 2022
- Endoscopic Self-Expanding Metallic Stent Placement in the Management of Post Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Complications — 2022
- Bariatric Surgery Outcomes Following Organ Transplantation: A Review Study — 2022
- The Changes in Cognitive Function Following Bariatric Surgery Considering the Function of Gut Microbiome — 2022
- Possible Weight Regain Managements after Bariatric Surgery — 2022
- Malnutrition in Patients Following Bariatric Surgery — 2022.
Journal Reviewing
Dr. Anbara is also involved in academic peer review:
- Reviewer — Journal of Obesity Science and Practice — 2021–Present
- Reviewer — Journal of Clinical Medicine (MDPI) — 2020–Present.
Courses and Advanced Training
Dr. Anbara has completed a range of additional international courses and professional training programs, including:
- The 4th Pudong-Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery — Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, 2017
- Bariatric Surgery Training Program — Covidien, 2017
- Competency Management Training Course — OxfordCert Universal Academy, 2018
- Professional Clinic Management Seminar — 2018
- The Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine: Treating Obesity — Harvard Medical School, 2020
- Easing the Burden of Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease — University of Sydney, 2020
- Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis — Yale School of Medicine, 2024
- Additional 2024 courses from the University of Copenhagen, Johns Hopkins University, University of Edinburgh, Emory University, University of Colorado Boulder, Imperial College London, University of Geneva, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, covering obesity, diabetes, weight management, microbiome, immunology, precision medicine, and related subjects.
Languages
- Azerbaijani — Native
- Persian — Native
- Turkish — C1
- English — B2/C1 depending on skill area.
Honours and Awards
The CV includes an Audit of Professorship in the Best Health and Beauty Management diploma issued in 2018, with certificate number 86423422.
Overall Experience
Dr. Taha Anbara combines more than a decade of specialist surgical experience with senior hospital leadership, international professional training, academic research, and journal peer-review activity. His strongest documented clinical areas are general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and obesity management. His continued involvement in international education and academic publishing further demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development and evidence-based surgical practice.