23 Medical Bariatrics Expert Witnesses Found
Results Sorted Below by State
William J Suggs, MD FACS FASMBS
Alabama Bariatrics
Decatur, Alabama
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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Gastric bypass, bariatric surgery, minimally invasive, gastrointestinal, GI, sleeve, laparoscopic, morbidly obese, weight loss surgery, bariatrics, obesity
I am a full-time, board certified surgeon with a fellowship in bariatric surgery, specializing in complex bariatric cases. I have performed over 3500 bariatric operations including intragastric balloons, as well as many, many other related procedures. I also spend a considerable amount of time teaching, and am an associate professor of surgery at our regional medical school as well as serve as the Director of Medical Education for our hospital's medical student teaching program. I have reviewed over 30 cases in the last decade, have issued written reports, given numerous depositions, and testified in court as an expert witness. I have served on hospital peer-review committees and executive committees, the board of our state medical society and state board of medical examiners, published peer-reviewed articles, and am currently a surveyor for a national surgical quality accreditation program....
Andreas Plackis, MD
TRIPLE BOARD-CERTIFIED CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Little Rock, Arkansas
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiac Anesthesia, Thoracic Anesthesia, ACLS, Airway Management, Arterial Line, Central Line, Awareness, Difficult Airway, Drug Error, ECMO, Heart Transplant, Hypotension, Hypoxia, Sedation, Nerve Block, Spinal Epidural, Preoperative, PACU, Positioning Injury, Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
...Email: [email protected]
**I provide anesthesia medical expert witness services and complimentary 15-minute litigation consults to advise medical malpractice attorneys on surgical cases.**
My portfolio:
• Award-winning, Vanderbilt-trained, triple board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist in full-time clinical practice.
• Specialty Certification in Anesthesiology (ABA), Subspecialty Certification in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology (ABA), Certification in Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (NBE)
• Robust cardiac anesthesia practice at the only heart transplant center in Arkansas.
• Experienced public speaker and presenter with numerous local and national presentations.
• Substantial education experience. Multiple case reports and publications.
• Top 1-3%ile national ranking compared to peers in nearly every ABA licensing/training examination....
Robert A Ertner, MD
Chico, California
Anesthesiology
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cardiac anesthesia, airway trauma, intubation, operating room fires, positioning, central lines, airway management, regional anesthesia, ambulatory anesthesia, epidurals, spinal anesthesia, ICU sedation, preoperative assessment, general anesthesia, echocardiography
...Over 17 years of experience in hands-on patient care and direction/supervision of CRNAs and medical students.
• General anesthesia including: Induction and maintenance of anesthesia, ventilator management, intra-operative monitoring, management of emergence from anesthesia, and transportation to and from the operating room.
• Airway management including endotracheal tubes, single-lung ventilation, and non-invasive techniques.
• Epidural and spinal anesthesia.
• Regional anesthesia.
• Invasive Monitoring including central Lines, arterial Lines, and pulmonary arterial catheters.
• Pre-operative assessment and post-operative patient management.
• Echocardiography and ultrasound assessment.
Areas of practice include: General, cardiovascular, thoracic, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, obstetric and gynecological, vascular, urological, ophthalomological, ENT, colorectal, and neurosurgery....
Eitan Neidich, MD
San Francisco, California
Wound Care, Bariatric Surgery
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wound care, pressure injuries, post-acute care, decubitus ulcers, diabetic ulcers, non healing wounds, skin substitutes, wound vac, wounds in nursing home, debridement, venous ulcers, Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Lap Band, Hernia, Gallbladder
...Neidich attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco and obtained his advanced GI/MIS/Bariatrics Fellowship at the Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. He has expertise in full spectrum wound care and maintains an active wound care practice at the El Camino Wound Care Center. He has experience reviewing a wide range of cases including facility acquired pressure injuries, wound management and post-acute care infection and wound protocols and best practices.
He has a comprehensive bariatric surgery practice, including robotic gastric sleeve, bypass, revisions and band removal. Additionally, his practice incorporates robotic hernia, foregut and general surgery procedures.
Milton Owens, MD
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Bariatric Surgery, Obesity
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Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve, Morbidly Obese, Weight Loss Surgery, Bariatrics, Obesity, Foregut Surgery, Laparoscopic Gastric Band
...Owens is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Owens is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and Medical Board of California. He specializes in bariatric and general/abdominal surgery for people suffering from morbid obesity. Dr. Owens is currently Medical Director of Bariatrics at Chapman Global Medical Center, and Coastal Center for Obesity and is Chief of Surgery Chapman Global Medical Center. He is a current or past member of various professional societies. Dr. Owens has an extensive list of Academic Appointments ranging from 1974 to present. He has served on Editorial Boards and has more than 45 Journal Publications, published books, numerous Book Chapters and has appeared on TV and Radio. He has a patent for a Kidney Insulating Device which was granted in February 1980. For more information see: http://coastalobesity.com/Coastal-Center-For-Obesity-Information/Meet-Dr-Milton-Owens.asp
Kamran Samakar, MD, MA, FACS, FASMBS
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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Acute Care Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Emergency Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Colon Surgery, Bowel Obstruction, Complications
...Samakar is a board certified General Surgeon, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he was also a clinical instructor of surgery. He is currently a faculty member of the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine where he serves as a full-time surgeon & Associate Professor, researcher, and educator. Dr. Samakar is the Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at USC Keck Medical Center. He holds a Master's degree in Bioethics and Health Law from the University of Pittsburgh and has been active in the study and practice of medical-legal issues for nearly 20 years. He has testified for both plaintiff and defense on multiple occasions with numerous depositions, trial testimony, and case reviews.
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Aisha Shaheen, MD, MHA
AWS Surgical, Inc.
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery
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Surgical Critical Care, ICU Medicine, Shock, Sepsis, Resuscitation, Cardiac arrest, Emergency airway, Intubation, Respiratory failure, COVID, Pneumonia, Pulmonary embolism (PE), Central line, Procedural complications, Infections, Tele-ICU, Medical records review
Dual board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care by the American Board of Surgery with additional certification obtained in Bariatrics Surgery. In active clinical practice focusing on Surgical Critical Care and ICU Medicine. Experienced as an ICU Medical Director as well as with quality improvement metrics and clinical optimization. I take care of general Medical and Surgical Critical Care patients in a variety of settings including academic, community, rural and tele-ICU. Able to provide objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases. CV available upon request.
Peter D Vash, MD, MPH
Los Angeles, California
Obesity, Endocrinology
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Endocrinology, Type 2 Diabetes, the Overweight Condition and Obesity, Nutrition, Weight Loss Management, Diabetes Complications, Overweight Surgery Complications, Bariatric Surgery, Overweight and Obesity Complications, Obesity Medicine Complications
...Vash, MD, M.P.H., FACE., is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, emeritus, at the David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA Medical Center, earned a Masters of Public health at the UCLA School of Public Health, and was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the UCLA School of Medicine. He is a Past President of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians; Board Certified in in Internal Medicine specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism with an emphasis on Obesity Medicine. He is Diplomate and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Vash testified as an invited expert witness before a Senate Sub-Committee on Nutrition in Medical Schools and in Clinical Practice. He has served as an expert reviewer for the State of California Medical Board. He has extensive clinical experience treating overweight and obese patients, post bariatric surgical patients and patients with type 2 diabetes and those with diabetic complications....
Hussna Wakily, MD
Oceanside, California
General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Colon Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Breast Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Emergency Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Mesh surgery, Intestinal Obstruction, Adhesions, Gallbladder surgery, Bile Ducts, Perforations
...Fellowship trained at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in Boston, MA. Consecutive Top Doctor Award winner from 2019-2023 for General. Voted Exceptional Women in Medicine 2023. Castle Connolly Award winner for 2019-2023, General Surgery. Currently serving as editor for the Surgical Endoscopy Journal and Journal of Surgical Research. Current hernia committee member for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). She is the Robotic Chairman at Scripps Encinitas Hospital. Experienced medical expert.
Dr. Wakily offers accurate and thorough expert medical chart reviews and testimony for defense and plaintiff attorneys. Board certified, clinically active surgeon specializing in Acute Care/Emergency General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery and all aspects related to general surgery....
Kenneth A Larson, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FABOM
Center for Advanced Surgical Care
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder, Mesh, Lap Band, Colon, Intestine, Breast Surgery, General Surgery, Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Abdominal Surgery, Surgical Infection
...He has a subspecialty interest in bariatric surgery and regularly performs over 500 general surgery procedures annually in addition to over 125 bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures annually. Dr. Larson is the medical director for a nationally recognized center of excellence in bariatric surgery and maintains a faculty appointment with the University of Miami. He has been reviewing medicolegal cases since 2008 and has recent and ongoing experience with case reviews, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony.
Mark A Molos, MD
Gastroenterology & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
MedMalpractice Reviews
Boca Raton, Florida
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
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Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, Esophageal Dilation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colon Cancer, Colon Polyps, Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, SMA Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Perforation, Food Poisioing, Difficulty swallowing, Obesity Treatment
...Innovator, Entrepreneur and holder of 5 USA Patents & Multiple PCT Patents for Medical Devices. 30,000+ colonoscopies performed. Highly Experienced Expert witness – over 100 cases, 40 Depositions and 12 Trials.
Have treated many patients with Inflammatory Bowel disease with Remicade (Infliximab), Humira (Adalimumab), Cimzia (Certolizumab), Entyvio (Vedolizumab), Stelara (Ustekinumab), Skyrizi (Risankizumab), Omvoh (Mirikizumab), Xeljanz (Tofacitinib), Rinvoq (Upadactinib), Zeposia (Ozanimod), Velsipity (Etrasimod), Imuran, Prednisone. Have treated patients with Obesity and Obesity Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Complications. Extensive experience in treating and evaluating patients with Obesity, GERD (Acid Reflux), Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing), Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, Iron Deficiency Anemia, GI & Rectal Bleeding.
Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS
Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine
Florida
Bariatric Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 5,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device.
Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications.
Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon....
Steven Siegal, MD, FACS
General Surgeon with Bariatric and GI Expertise
GI Surgical Specialists
Fort Myers, Florida
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
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Endoscopy, Hernia, Gastrointestinal, Solid Organ, Postoperative Care, Colonoscopy, Colon, Weight Loss, Acid reflux, Hiatal Hernia, Upper GI, Swallowing Disorders, Robotic Surgery, Wound Care
...Siegal is a board-certified fellow surgeon of the American College of Surgeons with specialty training in minimally invasive bariatric, robotic, and endoscopic surgery. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2008, then received his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Siegal then pursued his general surgery residency at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR where he published many peer-reviewed research papers focused on hernia surgery, esophageal cancer, and reflux disease. He then pursued a fellowship in advanced robotic gastrointestinal, endoscopic and bariatric surgery at Penn State University where he focused on advanced surgical endoscopy.
In addition to being a Founding Member of the American Foregut Society, Dr....
Steven F Fowler, MD FACS FASMBS
Kailua, Hawaii
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Foregut Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Surgery, Robotic Surgery
...He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). He holds a certificate from the American Board of Surgery in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice Designation.
He is the Medical Director and founder of the Hawaii Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Adventist Health Castle. The program participates in the MBSAQIP reporting and has been certified since 2009.
His busy practice focuses on Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, SADI-S, Duodenal Switch, and revisional bariatric operations. In addition, he performs foregut and abdominal wall surgery.
Operative approach centers on Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgery and conventional laparoscopic techniques.
Justin Black, MD
Silver Spring, Maryland
Anesthesiology
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General anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, Airway management, Difficult airway, Nerve block / injury, Opiate, Acute pain, Recovery room, Awareness, Ultrasound, Aspiration, Blood pressure, Monitored Anesthesia Care - MA, Conscious sedation, Epidural, Spinal, Obstetric anesthesia, Death, Pregnancy, CPR
...He has extensive experience with solo practice and medical direction, supervising certified registered nurse anesthetists. In addition to his clinical commitment, Dr. Black has effectively performed in critical leadership positions, including successfully serving as interim chairman of the Department of Anesthesia at a renowned community hospital in Baltimore, MD throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Experienced as a public speaker, he can clearly and effectively articulate his analysis and findings of compliance or deviation from standard of care and causation throughout the perioperative period. Available for both plaintiff and defense cases....
Aboubakr Khairat, FACS, MRCSI, CABS
HealthAdvise
Ellicott City, Maryland
General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
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Laparoscopic, robotic, minimally invasive, bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, morbidly obese, weight loss surgery, obesity, endoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopic hernia, robotic hernia, abdominal wall reconstruction, cholecystectomy
...Currently practicing as an abdominal and bariatric surgeon in the United States, he brings a wealth of experience and proficiency to his patients. Dr. Khairat is particularly passionate about utilizing minimally invasive/robotic surgical approaches and pioneering innovative techniques to optimize patient outcomes.
Training
University of Maryland Medical Center
Residency, Surgery, 2013
University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Internship, General Surgery, 2009
Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar
Residency, Pediatric Surgery, 2006
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine
Professional Education, MBBCH, 1997
Organizations
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Society of Endolaparoscopic Surgeons
American Hernia Society
Linda Anegawa, MD, MS, FACP, DABOM
Ex-Noom Chief Med Officer - Experienced Witness
Las Vegas, Nevada
Obesity, Telemedicine
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Bariatrics, Primary Care, GLP-1, Medicine, Medication
...She recently served as the Chief Medical Officer at Noom, where she led the companyʻs clinical vision and mission, originated the development of Noomʻs obesity care service line, served as the architect for Noomʻs clinical offerings for B2B, and designed protocols as well as clinical content to support both patients and clinicians entering the field of obesity care. Previously Linda was a Founding Physician Member and former Medical Director of PlushCare (acquired by Accolade), where she also founded and directed the obesity care program. She also boasts 15 years of academic primary care and bariatric medicine within hospital- and clinic-based systems.
Lindaʻs expertise has led her to serve as a trusted advisor to many companies, including Ideal Protein of America, Ambra Bio, Form Health, Virta Health, Selectivor, Inviza, and Rhythm Pharmaceuticals. She has deposition experience as a member of both defense and prosecution teams and is a highly skilled presenter and speaker....
Kent C Sasse, MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS
Nevada Surgical, University of Nevada School of Medicine
Reno, Nevada
Bariatric Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Bariatric Surgery Program Director, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Hernia, Mesh, Obesity, Diabetes, Surgical Devices, Endoscopy, Endoscopic Dilation, Endoscopic stent, Gastric Balloon, Cancer Surgery, Wound Management, Sepsis, Colostomy, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Thought leader and 20+ years service as Medical Director of a Nationally Accredited Bariatric Center; Performed over 5,000 Bariatric Surgical procedures; Highly experienced expert case reviewer and witness with over 100 case reviews for Nevada State Medical Board and US Air Force; over 25 depositions and trials, Author of the books Outpatient Weight Loss Surgery and The type 2 Diabetes Cure, Inventor and patent holder of bariatric surgical device.
Experienced surgeon in areas of bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, reoperative surgery, revisional surgery, hiatal hernia, wound care, biologics, colorectal surgery, pelvic floor and incontinence treatment, sacral neuromodulation, endoscopy, Barrett's esophagus, hernia and mesh, endoscopic stenting, leaks, and solving complications.
Top of class AOA medical school graduate from the University of California San Francisco, published research scientist, award-winning teacher and surgeon....
David A. Mayer, M.D., D.A.B.S., F.I.C.S.
General Surgeon and Vascular Surgeon
Huntington, New York
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
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general surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert
General surgery,vascular surgery,bariatric surgery, breast cancer, trauma surgery, critical care and laparoscopic surgery expert.
Chairman of Surgery Emeritus, Associate Professor of Surgery.
Over 25 years experience as medical expert witness in all jurisdictions.
Aaron E. Roth, MD, FACS
New Rochelle, New York
General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery
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minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, anti reflux surgery, gastric surgery, gastro intestinal surgery, colon surgery, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia surgery, wound care, surgical infections
In community practice since 1995 after surgical training at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center in surgical critical care. Board certified in general surgery with a certificate of added qualifications in surgical critical care. Bariatric surgery experience. Currently Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.
JOHN A SEITZ, MD
New York, New York
Obstetrical Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
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obstetric anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, nerve block, regional anesthesia, outpatient anesthesiology, preoperative evaluation, postoperative care, general anesthesia, office based anesthesia, peripheral nerve injury, hypoxia, intubation, airway management, critical care, intensive care, monitoring
...He did his anesthesiology training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. He continued his career in New York and has been an attending anesthesiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital for the past 15 years on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr Seitz is known for his communication skills and ability to quickly develop a rapport with his patients. His background in engineering, physics and psychology allows him to maintain a unique perspective on perioperative anesthesia care. Dr. Seitz while at Lenox Hill was known for his clinical acumen in obstetric anesthesia, anesthesia for ENT surgery, bariatric surgery, gynecologic surgery, endoscopy, plastic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. His ability to make quick decisions and put patients at ease with his bedside manner made him a valuable member of the team at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Chad R Greene, D.O.
Physician Anesthesiologist - Vanderbilt Faculty
Nashville, Tennessee
Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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General Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesia, Ambulatory Surgery, Spine Surgery, Dental Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care, Sedation, Airway Management, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Eye Blocks, Epidural & Spinal Anesthesia, Medication Errors, PACU, Nerve Injury, Positioning, OSA
Board-certified, Vanderbilt-trained Anesthesiologist with academic, private practice and military medical experience. Past-President of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Resident Component and Member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Board of Directors. In full-time clinical practice with hands-on patient care and direction/supervision of CRNAs, residents, and medical students.
• General anesthesia including: Induction and maintenance of anesthesia, ventilator management, intra-operative monitoring, management of emergence from anesthesia, and transportation to and from the operating room.
• Airway management including endotracheal tubes, single-lung ventilation, and non-invasive techniques.
• Epidural and spinal anesthesia.
• Regional anesthesia.
• Invasive Monitoring including central Lines, arterial Lines, and pulmonary arterial catheters.
• Pre-operative assessment and post-operative patient management.
• Echocardiography and ultrasound assessment....
Michael J. Barker, MD
Experienced Bariatric & General Surgeon
Henrico, Virginia
Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
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Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Sleeve, Revision, Conversion, Endoscopy, Gastric Balloon, Morbid Obesity, Lap Band, Vitamin Deficiencies, Wernicke’s, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Gallbladder, Cholecystectomy, Foregut Surgery, Hiatal hernia, Fundoplication
Michael Barker, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified general surgeon who specializes in Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and SUNY Brooklyn College of Medicine, and also completed a Fellowship in Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery at East Carolina University.
Dr. Barker spent 16 years on Active Duty in the Navy, where he made multiple overseas deployments and was Director of the largest Bariatric Surgery program within the Department of Defense. He continues to serve in executive and leadership positions in the Navy Reserve, including as Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Navy regarding General Surgery.
Dr. Barker is currently the Medical Director of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System Bariatric Surgery Program and Director of the Operating Room at McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA....
