Cristian Boru

By explaining bariatric surgery decisions in clear, patient-focused terms, Cristian Boru helps people understand when gastric bypass is the right option and what to expect from metabolic surgery. As a specialist at the clinic (Spitalul NORD Pipera / Obezitate360), he works on obesity treatment using minimally invasive bariatric procedures. His expertise includes laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and bariatric surgery, with treatment planning starting from the patient’s eligibility. He has performed sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) and gastric bypass. Throughout his career, he combined clinical work with formal academic teaching. From 2020 to 2022, he served as Professor of Clinical Methodology I–II (MED 18) for the “E” Master’s program at Università La Sapienza in Rome. Before that, he worked in Italy as a primary general surgeon in the UOC Chirurgia Generale & Bariatric Center of Excellence IFSO-EC at Ospedale ICOT, Università La Sapienza (2016–2023). Since 2013, he has also been a primary general surgeon in a private hospital in Bucharest.

Work experience

• 2020–2022 — Professor of Clinical Methodology I–II (MED 18), Master “E”, Università La Sapienza, Rome.
• 2016–2023 — Primary general surgeon, UOC Chirurgia Generale & Bariatric Center of Excellence IFSO-EC, Ospedale ICOT, Università La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
• 2013–present — Primary general surgeon, private hospital, Bucharest.
• 2010–present — Expert instructor / lecturer for laparoscopic surgery courses organized by the Romanian Association of Endoscopic Surgery and other metabolic/endoscopic surgery societies (society name truncated in the source).

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, Dr. Boru focuses on obesity treatment and metabolic weight-loss surgery, using advanced minimally invasive approaches.

• Laparoscopic surgery (competency).
• Robotic surgery (competency).
• Bariatric surgery (competency).
• Sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve).
• Gastric bypass.

Professional societies and certifications

• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).
• Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica (SICE).
• Società Italiana di Chirurgia dell’Obesità (SICOB).
• Romanian Society of Metabolic Surgery (RSMS).
• Asociația Română de Chirurgie Endoscopică (ARCE).
• Societatea Română de Chirurgie (SRC).

Courses and advanced training

• Laparoscopic surgery courses (expert instructor / lecturer) — Romanian Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
• Laparoscopic surgery courses (expert instructor / lecturer) — Romanian Society of Metabolic Surgery.
• Laparoscopic surgery courses (expert instructor / lecturer) — Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery.

Awards and recognition

He is listed as an expert instructor and lecturer for laparoscopic surgery courses, and he also held a university-level teaching role (MED 18) for a Master’s course at Università La Sapienza in Rome (2020–2022).

For international patients, the clinic provides bariatric surgery consultations and includes a nutritionist consultation as part of the bariatric pathway. Dr. Boru’s work spans Bucharest and Italy, reflecting his training and clinical experience in Rome. Patients can start with a specialist consultation to discuss whether gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy fits their situation.