• Consultant in Bariatric Surgery based in London, UK. • Qualifications: MBBS (Hons), BSc (Hons), PhD, FRCS(Gen). • Key contributor to the Bariatric Surgery unit at Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust. • Performs 6-8 bariatric surgeries per week; known for innovative approaches. Recipient of awards and scholarships from Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, and Royal College of Surgeons. • Research focuses on both fundamental science and clinical outcomes in bariatric surgery. Influential in shaping obesity treatment policies and strategies; led significant revenue growth and development of cost-effective surgical processes. • Dedicated educator and faculty member, involved in designing and delivering courses and training programs. • Hobbies include landscape photography, playing squash, and traveling; has lived in Sierra Leone, Switzerland, and the US.
Introduction Weight stigma, defined as negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward individuals based on their weight status, has emerged...