Professor Karl Miller
Consultant Surgeon at Private clinic Wehrle-Diakonissen, Salzburg Austria, Westphalen klinik, Dortmund Germany, and London Hospital.
Austria
Areas of expertise
- Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeries
- Reflux Surgeries
- Benign Upper GI Surgery
About the expert
Dr. Karl Miller is one of the pioneers in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He has spent over 32 years practicing general surgery, of which he dedicated 22 years to bariatric surgery. In 1992, he performed the first laparoscopic Gastric Band placement in Austria. Dr. Miller is also the Chief Medical Officer at Johnson & Johnson, Middle East, and former president of the International Federation of the Surgery for Obesity. He has contributed to 110 clinical research publications and 21 books.
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Dr. Karl Miller has over 32 years of experience in the field of general surgery and is widely recognized for his significant contributions to the development of laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He achieved a major milestone in 1992 when he performed the first laparoscopic Gastric Band placement in Austria. Dr. Miller has authored 21 books and contributed to 110 clinical research publications. He also serves on the editorial board of several medical journals.
Dr. Miller is credited with the development of innovative laparoscopic techniques that have revolutionized the surgical treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases. He has performed over 4,500 laparoscopic bariatric cases throughout his career, which has made him a leading figure in this specialty. His expertise and reputation in bariatric surgery have attracted patients with severe and advanced conditions, including super-obese patients.
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Consultant Surgeon
2019 - TodayKings College London Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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Consultant Surgeon & Head
2015 - TodayBariatric and Metabolic Surgical Unit, Diakonissen & Wehrle Private Clinic, Salzburg Austria
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Chief Medical Office
2015 - TodayJohnson & Johnson Middle East
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President
20th World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
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President
2010 - 2012IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders)
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Associate Editor
Journal Obesity Facts (European Journal of Obesity)
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Director
Bariatric Surgery Program of the Paracelsus Private Medical University
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Advisory Board
World Clinics and Hospitals
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Clinical Advisory Board
IVOW
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Associate Editor
"Obesity Surgery" Journal
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International Advisory Board
Saad Hospital Al Khobar
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Chief physician in the Surgical Department
2001 - 2015Hallein Hospital in Salzburg, Austria
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Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Innsbruck, Austria
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MBBCh
University of Innsbruck, Austria
1983
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American College of Surgeons F.A.C.S. (2006)
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Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) (2006)
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European Surgical Institute: Minimal Invasive Techniques in Visceral Surgery and Bariatric Surgery (1996)
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American Society for Bariatric Surgery (1996)
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International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (1996)
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