Professor Francesco Rubino is a renowned bariatric surgeon and pioneer in metabolic weight loss treatment. He trained in Rome and furthered his expertise through fellowships in laparoscopic surgery in France and the United States. As Chief of Gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, he transformed bariatrics into a surgical solution for metabolic conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes. His groundbreaking work has led to international recognition, numerous publications, awards, and the organization of the Diabetes Surgery Summit. A patient's memoir, "Fat Cow, Fat Chance," highlights his transformative impact on lives.