St. Joachim and Anne Clinic - Advanced Weight Loss Surgery & Obesity Treatment

About Our Medical Center

Georgian Patriarchate Saint Joachim and Anna Medical Center

A multi-profile clinic with over 45 years of medical excellence, combining tradition with cutting-edge healthcare. Internationally accredited and certified to provide comprehensive medical services with compassion and expertise.

Our Journey Through Time

1978

Foundation

The clinic was founded as the hospital of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia

2005

Transfer to Georgian Patriarchate

The clinic was transferred to the Georgian Patriarchate, expanding its mission of compassionate care

2017

Bariatric Surgery Program

Began performing bariatric and metabolic operations with international protocols

Present

International Accreditation

Received Accreditation Canada certification and participates in state healthcare programs

Certifications & Accreditations

Accreditation Canada

International healthcare accreditation

Ministry of Health Certification

Certified by the Ministry of Health of Georgia

Bariatric Surgery License

Special state license for bariatric and metabolic surgery

State Healthcare Programs

Active participant in common healthcare programs

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Excellence

Our clinic holds a special state license for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, performing all types of bariatric and metabolic operations since 2017.

Every procedure is conducted in full compliance with international and Georgian protocols and guidelines, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and surgical excellence.

Meet Our Lead Surgeon

Dr. Khvicha Khajavelidze

Head of Department

General, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery

Board Certified Surgeon

Professional Excellence

General, Bariatric, Laparoscopic, Oncological, and Endocrine Surgeon with over 25 years of professional activity from 1998 to present, encompassing rich experience and successful practice.

~14,000 Surgeries

Including abdominal, oncological, endocrine, and bariatric operations

Professional Memberships

Board Member - Georgian Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
Member - Oxford University Bariatric Club (IBC)
Member - International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)

Academic Positions

Residency Lecturer in General Surgery
Assistant Professor - Georgian American University
Lecturer of General Surgery - Georgian American University

International Recognition

Active participant in international medical congresses and scientific seminars across France, Spain, Germany, Turkey, USA, and Great Britain. Represented Georgia five times at the prestigious Oxford University Bariatric Club World Congress in the United Kingdom.

Legacy & Achievements

By his initiative, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery was introduced at St. Joachim and Anna Medical Center and elevated to the highest level. His professional activity is decorated with numerous certificates, awards, and recognition, underlining his outstanding contribution to the development of Georgian medicine.