Mr Naim Fakih Gomez

Mr Naim Fakih Gomez  is a respected surgeon based in  London  at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He specialises in  weight loss (Bariatric) and upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgeries,  as well as other general surgery conditions such as  gallstones  and  hernias .   With his expertise, he focuses on various aspects of bariatric surgery, including revisional surgery for failed operations, managing complications after bariatric procedures, performing laparoscopic hernia operations, and gallbladder surgery.   His journey in the medical field began at the University of Navarra in Spain, where he pursued his primary degree in medicine and surgery. Following that, he embarked on a rigorous surgical training programme at the renowned "12 de Octubre" University Hospital (Hospital Universitario 12 de octubre) in Madrid. In 2014 he made his way to London and had the privilege of joining the Imperial College Obesity Centre. During his time there, he underwent an intensive fellowship in bariatric, metabolic, and upper GI surgery. The experience he gained during this fellowship was invaluable, allowing him to refine his techniques and expand his knowledge in the field. In 2017 he was appointed as a consultant at UCLH (University College London Hospitals), where he performed over 300 bariatric procedures. He built upon his passion for upper GI and bariatric surgery by joining the Upper GI & Bariatric Surgery team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in 2020, where he continues to provide comprehensive care to patients, employing the latest surgical techniques and staying updated with advancements in the field. His commitment to his patients and the field of surgery drives him to continually expand his knowledge and skills. He is dedicated to providing personalised care and ensuring the best possible outcome for each individual that he treats.