Markus von der Groeben

Dr. med. Markus von der Groeben is a Swiss surgeon specializing in bariatric and visceral surgery and a leading voice in modern obesity treatment. Alongside his clinical work, he is an active health and food blogger, writing about nutrition, sustainable eating habits, and daily lifestyle practices that support long-term health and quality of life.

He has served as Head Physician of Surgery and Director of the Obesity Center at Muri Hospital (Aargau) since 2018. The center is recognized as one of Switzerland’s reference institutions for obesity treatment, combining advanced surgical care with long-term lifestyle support.

Medical expertise and leadership

Dr. von der Groeben’s surgical career began at the cantonal hospitals of Baden and Limmattal, where he progressed into senior physician roles. He later served as Senior Consultant for Visceral Surgery at the University Hospital Basel and as Head of Visceral Surgery at Cantonal Hospital Baselland, where he also directed the Obesity Center. His work spans abdominal, trauma, bariatric, and minimally invasive surgery, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary care.

He is affiliated with FMH, the Swiss Society of Surgery, and the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery, and remains actively involved in surgical education as an instructor in laparoscopic surgery and lecturer for medical students.

Focus on food, habits, and long-term health

Beyond the operating room, Dr. von der Groeben dedicates his writing and digital outreach to practical, science-based guidance on food choices and everyday habits that influence metabolic health, weight regulation, and longevity. His content explores how small, consistent changes—such as meal structure, ingredient quality, movement, and sleep routines—can significantly improve health outcomes over time.

At the Muri Obesity Center, this philosophy translates into a holistic treatment model that integrates nutritional counseling, physiotherapy, behavioral change, and surgical options such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. The goal is not only weight loss, but lasting lifestyle transformation.

Innovation and digital health

Dr. von der Groeben is also an entrepreneur and digital health innovator. He is the founder of ClinicAdvisor von der Groeben, focused on optimizing clinical workflows, and the developer of Agrundo, an obesity-management app designed to support patients before and after bariatric surgery. He additionally serves on the advisory board of heyPatient, contributing to the development of patient-centered digital care pathways.

Online presence

Through his social media platforms, Dr. von der Groeben shares insights on healthy foods, obesity prevention, surgical education, and daily habits for a longer, healthier life, making complex medical topics accessible to a wider audience.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markusvondergroeben/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdipositaszentrumMuri/