Découvrez les Meilleures Cliniques et Coûts en Roumanie de 2026

Dr. Catalin Copaescu is the first surgeon in Romania to hold both European (IFSO-EC) and American (SRC) certifications in bariatric surgery. He serves as the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Ponderas Academic Hospital. Dr. Copaescu performs over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures each year. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries for metabolic, colorectal, and hernia conditions.

• Pioneered metabolic surgery and laparoscopic colorectal surgery in Romania.
• Executive Director of the Bucharest Surgical Training Institute.
• Directs over 12 hands-on surgical courses for international teams annually.
• Associated Professor at two major Romanian medical universities.

Dr. Vlad Predescu is the first orthopedic surgeon in Romania to become an accredited Surgeon of Excellence. He heads the Orthopedics Department at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. Dr. Predescu specializes in complex hip and knee replacement surgeries. He is a recognized European authority on arthroscopic surgery and knee procedures.

• Performed over 7,500 hip and knee replacement procedures.
• Holds a doctorate in medical sciences.
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• Treats bone injuries, hip fractures, and osteoarthritis at a JCI-accredited hospital.

Dr. Simona Filip is a senior consultant general surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. She holds threefold SRC Surgeon of Excellence titles in metabolic, minimally invasive, and breast surgery. Dr. Filip serves as a trainer at the Surgical Training Institute. She is a member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.

• Expert in bariatric surgery, laparoscopic colorectal procedures, and gynecologic oncology.
• Holds special accreditations in oncologic surgery and digestive endoscopy.
• Participates in educational activities endorsed by RAES, EAES, and ASM.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Ponderas Academic Hospital, a center for robotic surgery.

Dr. Ionut Hutopila is a general surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He is a Master Surgeon in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, accredited by the US-based SRC. Dr. Hutopila specializes in stomach resection and laparoscopic obesity treatments. He holds a PhD for his research on preventing complications after gastric sleeve surgery.

• Certified as a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in minimally invasive techniques.
• Accredited as a Surgeon of Excellence in both Bariatric and Oncological surgery.
• Maintains membership in the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO).
• Performs laparoscopic procedures for hiatal hernias and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.