• Specialist in gastroenterology and bariatric endoscopy, based in Dubai, UAE. • Over 30 years of experience, with degrees obtained in France. • Pioneer in introducing endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic suturing, gastroplasty, and POSE in the Middle East. • Head of the endoscopy unit at Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai, since 2007. • Performed 3,000+ intragastric balloon procedures for obesity treatment. • Collaborates with the Mayo Clinic and other prestigious institutions. • Active member of international medical societies, regularly invited for lectures and live demonstrations. • Practices in Dubai and Paris, integrating advanced technology with extensive clinical experience.
Introduction Weight stigma, defined as negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward individuals based on their weight status, has emerged...