Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Andreas M Kluftinger MD FRCSC

Dr. Andy Kluftinger graduated with honours from UBC Medical School in 1987. He completed his Internship in Victoria BC and General Surgical Residency in Vancouver BC. He moved to Saskatoon in 1993 to take further training in advanced laparoscopic surgery and practised there for 7 years. Since 2000 he has been a busy member of the Kelowna General Hospital surgical staff serving as Division and Department Head as well as on many hospital committees. His special interests include laparoscopic surgery, weight loss surgery and endoscopy. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Moving to Kelowna with his wife and four children has allowed Dr Kluftinger to return to his passions of down-hill and cross country skiing at Big White, golfing, boating, cycling and swimming. He and his family are also avid campers, hikers and travelers.