Professor Plamen Staikov

We are pleased to announce that from October 20 to 24, 2025, Professor Plamen Staikov — one of Germany’s top bariatric surgeons, Head of the Surgical Department at Frankfurt University Hospital, and Director of the German National Center of Excellence for Obesity — will visit Yerevan for the first time at the invitation of the management of Ajapnyak Medical Center.

During his stay, Professor Staikov will perform a series of advanced bariatric surgeries in collaboration with the experienced bariatric surgical team at Ajapnyak Medical Center.

🔗 More information about Professor Staikov: www.prof-staikov.com

With 25 years of experience and over 1,000 bariatric surgeries performed annually, Professor Staikov is recognized as a leading global expert in obesity surgery. His opinion is highly respected by top medical institutions around the world.

He is the author of multiple innovations and surgical techniques, winner of numerous international awards, and is often called upon to operate in complex cases where other bariatric surgeons hesitate. His expertise is considered exceptional even by international standards.

From October 20 to 24, 2025, Professor Staikov will perform the following types of bariatric procedures at Ajapnyak Medical Center:

• Gastric Sleeve Resection – longitudinal sleeve gastrectomy

• Re-Sleeve Resection – repeat sleeve gastrectomy

• Mini Gastric Bypass – mini-gastric bypass procedure

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) – Roux-en-Y bypass surgery

• Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB) – adjustable gastric banding

• SASI-S – Single Anastomosis Stomach-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy

• Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon Therapy – endoscopic balloon placement for weight loss

Throughout the preoperative and postoperative period, patients will be under the continuous care of the Ajapnyak Medical Center’s bariatric team, as well as under the direct supervision of Professor Staikov himself.

This is Professor Staikov’s first visit to Armenia, and his presence has already generated significant interest across the region — from Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and other CIS countries. Many international patients are planning to come to Yerevan specifically to undergo surgery at Ajapnyak Medical Center.

Why choose surgery with Professor Staikov at Ajapnyak Medical Center?

• Much more affordable than undergoing the same procedures in Germany, without compromising on quality — your surgery will be performed by a world-class surgeon.

• Native-language support: Our specialists speak your language and will guide you through every step of the treatment process.

• Convenient location: Armenia is visa-free for most CIS countries and offers fast, direct flight connections from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and beyond.

• Guaranteed excellence: With Professor Staikov as your surgeon, you can be confident you’re receiving care from one of Europe’s best.

• High standards of care: Ajapnyak Medical Center is one of Armenia’s top medical institutions, certified to ISO 9001:2015 international standards. Founded in 2019, it is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers comfortable accommodation for patients. Our clinic has consistently received excellent feedback on Google.

Preoperative consultations for Professor Staikov’s patients are conducted by:

Dr. Grigori Manukyan
Director of Ajapnyak Medical Center
PhD in Medical Sciences
General, laparoscopic, bariatric, and oncologic surgeon