Prof. Francesco Rubino is a renowned consultant general surgeon who specialises in laparoscopic bariatric, metabolic, and upper digestive surgery. He is currently the Chair of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at King's College Hospital in London. Additionally, he sees private patients at King's College Hospital's Guthrie Clinic and London Bridge Hospital.

Prof. Rubino completed his medical degree and residency training at The Gemelli University Hospital in Italy. He further honed his skills through fellowships in laparoscopic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, and the European Institute of Telesurgery in France.

Before joining King's College Hospital, Prof. Rubino served as the Director of the Diabetes Surgery Centre and Chief of Gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.

Internationally recognised for his research, teaching, and practice in bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery, and diabetes, Prof. Rubino has published over 100 papers in renowned scientific journals. He regularly presents his work at national and international meetings.

In addition to his clinical and research work, Prof. Rubino has organised and co-directed conferences, including the Diabetes Surgery Summit, an internationally recognised conference endorsed by 47 societies.

Prof. Rubino's areas of expertise include laparoscopic bariatric surgery, metabolic surgery, and upper digestive surgery. His roles encompass clinical practice, research, and teaching. His interests lie in advancing surgical treatments for obesity and diabetes, and he is committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative surgical techniques.

Appointed in 2023, Prof. Rubino continues to contribute significantly to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery, making him a leading figure in his specialty.