It takes more than willpower. From GLP-1 therapy to stomach reduction, our specialists work with you to find the treatment that is right for your body.
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How your therapy is structured
Two building blocks. One plan.
The Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP is the foundation of every therapy: medical oversight, progress monitoring and aftercare. The treatment you choose together with your specialist builds on it.
Building block 1
Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP
The foundation for every Weight Doctors® therapy – with the tools that support your treatment and record your progress for your medical consultations.
Weight Doctors® AppKeep an eye on weight, activity and sleep, for iOS and Android
Digital body scalesBluetooth scales – the readings flow straight into the app
3D BodyscanMeasure body composition objectively, up to twice a year
Priority access to specialistsby phone, video or on site, without a long wait
360 coaches and Weight Doctors® MiraNutrition and behaviour in everyday life, aftercare with your coaches
E-prescription servicePrescriptions issued digitally – after medical approval
Choose your 2nd building block above – your plan takes shape here.
Losing weight without a procedure
Your plan:Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP+Weight Doctors® GLP-1 pharmacotherapy
Procedure
Medication-based, no procedure
Duration
3–12 months
Price
from €599
for 3 months of medical support, medication not included. Plus the Membership as the foundation: medical support, app, scales, 3D Bodyscan and aftercare.
Your plan:Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP+Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
Procedure
Endoscopic, permanent
Duration
30–60 min
Price
from R 219,000
incl. private medical preliminary examination and aftercare. Plus the Membership as the foundation: medical support, app, scales, 3D Bodyscan and aftercare.
Your plan:Weight Doctors® MEMBERSHIP+Weight Doctors BARIATRICS®
Procedure
Surgical, minimally invasive
Duration
1–3 nights
Price
from R 289,000
incl. private medical preliminary examination and aftercare. Plus the Membership as the foundation: medical support, app, scales, 3D Bodyscan and aftercare.
The Membership does not replace a medical decision: whether treatment makes sense, and which one, is decided by your specialist after a medical assessment.
Treatments
All paths. From gentle to surgical.
Every method has its place. Here you can see at a glance how major the procedure is, how long it takes and what starting price you can expect.
The Weight Doctors® Compass
Five questions, initial guidance.
1Weight-loss goal
2BMI
3Medication
4Your goal
5Procedure
Question 1 of 5
How much would you like to lose?
Question 2 of 5
Your current BMI
From height and weight – the calculation is done only here on the page, nothing is sent.
Question 3 of 5
Would you want to take medication long-term?
For example, medically supervised pharmacotherapy over a longer period.
With a BMI under 25, you are in the normal weight range. Whether treatment makes sense is something your specialist will clarify – nutrition coaching can support you.
Based on your answers, none of the six paths is a clear match. Nutrition coaching can be a start – your specialist will discuss with you what else may be an option.
With us, your therapy is always in specialist hands.
At Weight Doctors®, surgeons, internists, gastroenterologists and plastic surgeons with long experience in obesity medicine work together. Whether at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik in Wertheim or at your nearest Weight Doctors® location. In all 5 countries, always under the principle of specialist-led care.
Surgery
Dr. med. Oliver Scheffel
Group CMO · Director of National Obesity Centre · Lead Surgeon
Specialist in general and bariatric surgery
Gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revision operations
The challenge in modern obesity medicine today lies in making the most suitable therapy possible for each of our patients. Never before has there been a greater number of such effective and promising approaches.
Previously clinic director at the Obesity Centre of Excellence at Sana-Klinikum Offenbach
Additional qualification in obesity surgery since 2015
Since 2018 scientific director of a further training course of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Author of numerous specialist publications and congress contributions
Past President of the global federation for obesity surgery (IFSO)
A minimally invasive obesity treatment is not the final solution for every patient on the way to a sustainably healthy life. But in my decades of work with many unhappy people, I have learned that for most of them such a step was the necessary prerequisite.
More than 4,000 obesity patients treated minimally invasively
Over 110 publications and book contributions
Co-initiator of the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
From 2001 to 2015 chief physician of surgery at Hallein Hospital (Salzburg)
Specialist in visceral surgery & expert in endobariatrics
Endoscopic obesity therapy
hydroGMA® is endoscopic precision work: we treat only the uppermost layer of mucosa – exactly where the hunger cells sit. No incision, no suture. For many patients, it is the gentle entry point they have long been waiting for.
Since October 2025 senior physician at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik, building up the endoscopy centre at the Bürgerspital Wertheim
Verified Weight Doctors® Lead Surgeon for endobariatrics: Weight Doctors SLEEVE®, hydroGMA and gastric balloon
Previously deputy head of the Central Endoscopy Unit of Tübingen University Hospital
Research in experimental endoscopy (Tübingen University Hospital)
Regular guest lecturer at congresses and further training courses
Interviewed on the renowned specialist podcast “Good Morning Endoscopy!” on endoscopic obesity therapy
Specialist in visceral surgery / specialised visceral surgery
Stomach reduction, gastric balloon and GLP-1 therapy
With us, every therapy begins with a comprehensive medical examination. We create individual treatment plans, take all relevant concomitant conditions into account and personally accompany our patients throughout their treatment.
Medical studies in the first intake at the Asklepios Campus Hamburg of Semmelweis University (2008–2012)
Specialist training in general and visceral surgery in Hamburg and Reinbek (2012–2019)
From 2020 senior physician for gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery and lecturer at the Asklepios Campus Hamburg
My aim is to bring my experience in orthopaedics, trauma surgery and spinal surgery to bear and, together with the team, to continue developing modern, reliable and patient-centred care for the region.
Since May 2026 senior consultant for trauma surgery & orthopaedics at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik
Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery since 2024
FEBOT – Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Previously senior physician for spinal surgery at Klinikum Hochrhein
Alongside the professional delivery of our permanent and temporary obesity treatment solutions, meticulous, patient-centred aftercare is a matter particularly close to my heart.
Responsible for the consultation concept, patient information and medical aftercare
Certified practitioner for the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
Specialist in the gastric balloon for 6 and 12 months
Specialist in internal medicine and emergency medicine
Gastric balloon since 2007
Since 2007 I have been accompanying patients through treatment with the modern gastric balloon. In more than 15 years I have performed around 5,000 procedures and, once the wearing time was over, been able to look many happy people in the eye as they took the step into a new life.
Around 5,000 gastric balloon procedures
Experience with the adjustable gastric balloon for 12 months
Previously permanent deputy chief physician of the Internal Department at St.-Willehad-Hospital Wilhelmshaven
Lead physician for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Wertheim
The decisive difference lies not in the procedure alone but in how we shape the result together – with honest information, realistic expectations and the right medical options.
Specialist since 1997, additional qualification in hand surgery since 2000
2000–2015 chief physician of plastic and aesthetic surgery at Ev. Krankenhaus Lütgendortmund
Member of the DGPRÄC, languages: German, English, French
First an honest stocktake: what bothers you, and is it really a local fat pad? Then a conversation with a specialist who assesses the skin – where elasticity is low, a lift is sometimes the better answer.
Chief physician for plastic and aesthetic surgery and post-bariatric surgery in Wertheim
Lipoedema is not a question of lifestyle – it is a disease. And every patient deserves well-founded information on which treatment routes and financing options are open to her.
1996–2023 chief physician of plastic and aesthetic surgery at St. Josef Hospital Essen-Kupferdreh
I am particularly attracted by the opportunity to help build up plastic-reconstructive and post-bariatric surgery at a new location of a group of companies in which medical quality, short distances and collaborative partnership are highly valued.
In the team of the Wertheim obesity centre for tightening procedures after weight loss
Previously senior physician in Castrop-Rauxel and head of the Reconstructive Lymphatic Surgery section
Habilitated; also a qualified lawyer (Diplom-Jurist) and Magister artium (classical philology)
Volunteer with INTERPLAST-Germany, most recently in Rwanda in August 2026
01Six-eyes principleFor honest advice and the right patient selection: before we recommend a treatment, three professionals check whether it suits you – your specialist adviser, your treating specialist and an anaesthetist experienced in obesity medicine.
02Consultant-led careMany of our specialists have led clinics or departments – as chief physicians, clinic directors or senior consultants.
Medical training and verification of our specialists.
Every specialist goes through a four-stage Weight Doctors® curriculum developed by our leadership team on the basis of more than 15 years of experience. They may treat patients with us only after the endorsement of at least two Lead Surgeons.
Lead SurgeonDr. med. Oliver ScheffelGroup CMO · Director of National Obesity Centre · Specialist in general and bariatric surgery
Lead SurgeonProf. Dr. med. Karl MillerGlobal Medical Director · Specialist in general and visceral surgery
Lead SurgeonProf. Dr. Jan Willem GreveMedical Director Netherlands · Specialist in visceral and bariatric surgery
Thousands of patients have begun their journey with us. Some tell their story here – in their own words.
Weight Doctors® GASTRIC BALLOON
−50 kglost
ProSieben Galileo accompanied Sabine: with the Weight Doctors® GASTRIC BALLOON she lost 50 kg.
SSabineAs seen on ProSieben Galileo
Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
−33 kgin 7 months
I would do it again immediately.
TTim, 47Dortmund · May 2020
Operation at the Weight Doctors® Nationalklinik
I am only at the start of my new adventure, but I am quite sure it will be the journey of my life.
AA.Wertheim · March 2026
Weight Doctors® GASTRIC BALLOON
−28 kglost
Every time I had questions, they were answered with professionalism, care and tact.
RRamz O.March 2023
Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
−27 kglost
My joy in life and my quality of life have risen to an unimaginable extent.
GGisela, 65Hamburg · February 2022
Gastric balloon for 12 months
−24 kglost
There was always someone reachable and I felt very well looked after.
DD.June 2026
Endoscopic stomach reduction
−22 kgin 5 months
The best decision I have ever made.
MMiriJune 2020
Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
At last I feel I have control over something I thought would be a lifelong struggle for me …
NNicci, 38Düsseldorf · January 2022
Gastric balloon for 12 months, then SLEEVEFilm
First the gastric balloon, then the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®: in the film, Christine explains why she decided on even more support.
CChristineVideo story
Weight Doctors SLEEVE®
Since the last weigh-in I have been under the big 100 mark.
NNadia, 36Dortmund · March 2021
Weight Doctors® GASTRIC BALLOON
The team was extremely professional and empathetic, which took away my fear of the procedure.
HHelene, 19Dortmund · August 2022
Weight Doctors® GASTRIC BALLOON
Even now I still feel very well looked after.
RRamona, 26Munich · September 2022
Personal experiences of individual patients. How much someone loses depends on starting point, method and cooperation – your specialist will discuss with you what is realistic for you.
3D Bodyscans and before-and-after
Results vary from person to person. The images show Weight Doctors® patients who have consented to their publication.
Many thanks for the pleasant and competent consultation. I felt I was in very good hands and all my questions were answered clearly.
JJanaon ProvenExpert
Super friendly staff and people to talk to, very friendly and sensitive in dealing with intimate matters. I really enjoyed talking with the lady from the consultation; the whole conversation sparked a real inner joy in me. Many heartfelt thanks for that.
KHKarina H.on ProvenExpert
I found the consultation very pleasant and friendly. My adviser addressed my questions and was able to answer everything. I felt I was in very good hands.
CRChristin R.on ProvenExpert
The conversation with my adviser went very well. My questions were explained in a way I could understand very easily. She took a lot of time for me. I left the conversation very satisfied and reassured.
CCarstenon ProvenExpert
Bis jetzt kann ich ausschließlich die telefonische Beratung beurteilen. Diese war sehr ausführlich und kompetent.
Zusätzlich habe ich Unterlagen per E-Mail bekommen die ich jetzt in Ruhe durchsehen kann. Es ist alles sehr transparent und verständlich.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Der Erstkontakt über die telefonische Beratung mit Birgit war absolut positiv.
Das Gespräch war sehr informativ, alle Fragen konnten besprochen und beantwortet werden und ich habe darüber hinaus noch viele Zusatzinformationen und Erklärungen erhalten.
Die gesamte Gesprächsatnosphäre war unheimlich freundlich und ich hate zu keinem Zeitpunkt das Gefühl, das es einen Zeitdruck gibt oder ich zu etwas „überredet“ werden soll.
Mein Fazit ist, dass ich mich nach dem Gespräch besser beraten fühle, als ich es vorher erwartet hatte.
Vielen Dank dafür
AAndreason ProvenExpert
Heute wurde mit mir eine Beratung durchgeführt.
Es wurden persönliche und für mich von beteutende Fragen zur Anamnese gestellt, die sehr wichtig für die anstehende Behandlung sein werden.
Mir wurde genau zugehört was ich zu meinem Werdegang zu sagen hatte.
Über die persönlichen Kosten/Kostenübernahme der KK oder Finanzierung wurden ebenso genaue Auskunft erteilt.
Die Beratung war sehr informativ für mich, das Gespräch insgesamt sehr angenehm und sehr freundlich.
SSusanneon ProvenExpert
Had my first contact by phone today. It was a very informative, detailed conversation. Ms Zitzer is a very friendly, caring and above all very competent member of staff. She was able to answer all my questions 100%. It was a really great first contact. That's how you want to be received as a patient. Unfortunately I can't answer all the questions for the review yet, but as I said, the first contact was absolutely top-notch. Many thanks
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Unfortunately I can't judge any more than that yet, but the consultation was very nice and friendly. My questions were answered well. The young lady on the phone is a very good adviser and listener.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Also ich war nach dem heutigen Beratungs- und Aufklärungsgespräch mit Frau Eysselein sehr zufrieden und zuversichtlich. Sie hat mich umfassend auf sympathische Art über alles Mögliche hinsichtlich des Weges, meinem Traumziel zur dauerhaften Gewichtsreduktion näher zu kommen, informiert und ich kann weight doctors group jetzt schon allen ans Herz legen, die ebenfalls Körperprobleme haben und mit dem Gedanken spielen dieses Problem medizinisch behandeln zu lassen. Gemeinsam findet man immer einen Weg, daa Problem anzugehen, das Hindernis zu beseitigen und das Ziel zu erreichen! Vielen Dank an dieser Stelle, dass ich diese Gelegenheit bekommen kann.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Alle meine Fragen wurden beantworten. Ich konnte alle Fragen stellen. Es war ein freundliches Gespräch und ich habe mich verstanden und abgeholt gefühlt.
SHSusanne H.on ProvenExpert
Hi, die Kontaktaufnahme war einfach, bequem und zuverlässig. Der Telefontermin war pünktlich auf die Minute. Das gespräch startete angenehm und verlief im weiteren genauso. Es wurde mir zugehört, es wurde sich höflichst bedankt und es gab viele wichtige Informationen und Antworten. z.B.: der Hinweis, auf die Zusammenarbeit mit den Krankenkassen, die einen Hauptteil der Behandlungskosten übernehmen. Vielen Dank für das nette und informative Telefonat. Ich habe mich für eine Behandlung entschieden.
JSJan S.on ProvenExpert
Ich habe eine sehr nette hilfreiche ehrliche Beratung per Telefon erhalten 🥰 auf all meine Fragen wurde ehrlich kompetent geantwortet , das Gespräch wurde es beendet wo ich als Patient keine offene Fragen mehr hatte .. kein abwürgen kein unterbrechen einfach ehrlich offen und herzlich beraten . Ein Anliegen musste erfragt werden intern ich erhielt kurze Zeit nochmal ein Anruf . Ich war bin mehr als zufrieden besonders wegen der ehrlichen Art und Antworten ich würde jederzeit weiterempfehlen
GGülon ProvenExpert
Ein unfassbar tolles Gespräch. Ich fühlte mich nicht belächelt oder nicht ernst genommen. Aufgrund meiner Daten wurde eine Empfehlung ausgesprochen mit Begründung. Ich fühlte mich nicht bequatschen oder bedrängt. Vielen herzlichen Dank.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Ich hatte eine sehr nette, eingehende telefonische Beratung.Leider sind die Lösungsvorschläge mit enormen Kosten verbunden die nicht jeder tragen kann.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
I am very satisfied all round; the Weight Doctors team was there for me with every question and always very friendly! The treatment at the practice was excellent. Even after the treatment had finished, the Weight Doctors team contacted me again and asked how I was doing. I would definitely recommend Weight Doctors Group.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
I was so happy with how you’re treated and how kindly and well they look after you. And especially with the result I’ve already achieved in less than six months. No question is too much and they take time for you. Really recommended
CClaudiaon ProvenExpert
The procedure went well and the aftercare in the first weeks is OK, but after that there is no more aftercare unless you call yourself, and nothing encourages you to do so. I find the aftercare inadequate and, compared with other clinics, strikingly sparse. A digital group or something similar with a dietitian would be much better. I lost much less weight than expected and it cost more than 1,000 euros per kilo.
CWCarine W.on ProvenExpert
So far it was only a consultation, but it was very good.
AWANDRE W.on ProvenExpert
Unfortunately, so far I can only judge the consultation, and it was very friendly, empathetic and thorough. Thank you for that
KSKöhler S.on ProvenExpert
Very nice conversation, experienced, unfortunately the treatment didn’t go ahead.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Very pleasant phone call with a good consultation. Questions were addressed and things were explained in detail
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
The first conversation was very good. And I’m curious to see how things go from here
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Very nice, thorough initial consultation. All questions were answered professionally, I feel well informed. Thank you
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
My experience only relates to the telephone consultation :) Haven’t had any procedure so far.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
It's still too early to say whether I can recommend the procedure, but the consultation is friendly, competent and reliable too
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Very friendly adviser 👍 Everything was discussed in detail.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
It was a very nice conversation, definitely recommendable
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Da ich bis jetzt nur das Telefon Beratungsgespräch hätte kann ich noch nicht bei allen 5 Sterne gebe.
Aber das Telefonat war wirklich toll
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Heute hatte ich mein Erstgespräch was ich für durchaus positiv empfunden habe. Sehr gut erklärtes Gespräch
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Very professional consultation in which no questions were left unanswered. Many thanks!
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Really expert and competent conversation in a really pleasant, friendly atmosphere
MKMartin K.on ProvenExpert
The woman on the phone was friendly and obliging. She was well informed and was able to answer all my questions.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
I like how the lady who spoke with me listened to every detail, and her explanations were great
OEOrobosa E.on ProvenExpert
I only had the initial consultation. It was very good. I was well informed and my questions were answered in detail.
AAnjaon ProvenExpert
So far I've only had one telephone consultation
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
The information was clear and everything was explained very well. The only shame is that there are waiting times.
SLSabine L.on ProvenExpert
Sehr Informativ und ausführlich. Angenehmes und ruhiges Gespräch.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Frau zitier, hat mich umfassend beraten, sodass schnell der Entschluss zim nächsten Schritt folgt.
DDominiqueon ProvenExpert
Beratungsgespräch gute strukturiert, ohne Zeitdruck, freundliche, wertungsfrei Kommunikation und Verständnis.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
Frau Eiselen ist auf meine individuelle Situation und Bedürfnisse eingegangen.Ich fühlte mich verstanden und wurde gut beraten.
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
I am impressed about the way the doctor can advise about the food to maintain the weight and the food which supports the metabolism
NSNathan S.on ProvenExpert
The person I spoke with was very kind and keen both on listening and on giving advice
?Anonymouson ProvenExpert
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Your question isn’t listed? Your specialist will take time for it during the consultation.
How can I get a consultation with Weight Doctors?
The easiest way is through our appointment portal: there you choose the location, treatment and preferred appointment directly. You can also reach us by telephone, by email or in the chat here on the page. The consultation is no obligation.
Why should I have my treatment at Weight Doctors?
At Weight Doctors®, specialists in surgery and internal medicine work together as a well-coordinated team with one focus: losing weight for the long term. They accompany you from consultation through treatment to aftercare. You can see who will treat you under Specialists, and further reasons under 13 best reasons for Weight Doctors®.
How does support before and after treatment work?
Depending on the scope of services, in person at the location, by telephone, by email or via the Weight Doctors® App; our team gets in touch with you regularly. More under Weight Doctors® 360°.
Why should I undergo endoscopic treatment?
Endoscopic procedures such as the Weight Doctors SLEEVE®, hydroGMA or the gastric balloon are performed via the mouth and oesophagus – without an incision in the abdomen and without scars, usually as an outpatient. We clarify which procedure suits you in the consultation.
Can I pay for my treatment in instalments?
Yes, through our partner Capitec you spread the cost over monthly instalments (subject to a credit check). How this works can be found under Payment in instalments.
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