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Dr Ekua Yorke
Ekua Yorke is a general and bariatric surgeon at Richmond Hospital and a clinical instructor in the University of British Columbia Department of Surgery. Her medical education was at the University of Alberta, followed by a UBC surgical residency and advanced minimally invasive and bariatric fellowship training at CAMIS in Edmonton. The provincial individual surgeon reporting page records bariatric surgery, abdominal hernia repair, cholecystectomy and bowel resection at Richmond Hospital. Her published work includes a Canadian study of revision from sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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Reported location207–6051 Gilbert Road, Richmond BC V7C 3V3
Phone604-276-0952
Eddie Gomez, MD
Eddie Gomez practices laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery with the Gastric Sleeve Center in Miami. His individual biography describes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding and revisional procedures, including endoscopic revision of prior bypass. It also documents surgical training at Sound Shore Medical Center/New York Medical College and laparoscopic minimally invasive fellowship training. His practice includes reflux and hiatal-hernia treatment.
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Reported location9380 SW 150th St, Suite 250, Miami, FL 33176
Phone305-256-5030
Elias Darido, MD
Elias Darido, MD provides bariatric and surgical care with Houston Weight Loss Surgery Center. The clinical services described for this practice include Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Revisional surgery. Documented education and training include BS Biology, American University of Beirut, 1993–1996; MD, American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, 1997–2001; General surgery internship, Metropolitan Group Hospitals/University of Illinois Chicago, 2002–2003. The listed consultation location is 2100 W. Loop South, Suite 1115B, Houston, TX 77027.
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Reported location2100 W. Loop South, Suite 1115B, Houston, TX 77027
Phone832-963-1803
Dr Elías Ortiz
Elías Ortiz is named chief bariatric surgeon by Elías Ortiz & Company. The individual biography reports UABC medical studies in1999–2004, IMSS internship in Tijuana and general-surgery specialty training at Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente in2008–2012. His provider page lists professional-license number8684409 and an English-language qualification. The company coordinates sleeve, bypass, endoscopic and SADI-S programs; its services menu is not individual procedure verification.
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Reported locationElias Ortiz & Company Surgical Center, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Phone833 781 7444
Eliyahu Hemo, MD
Eliyahu Hemo practices general and bariatric surgery in Crestview, Florida. His current provider page describes minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, including treatment for patients with previous bariatric procedures.
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Reported location550 W. Redstone Avenue, Suite 410, Crestview, FL 32536
Phone850-306-2188
Emma Jean Patterson, MD
Emma Jean Patterson practices bariatric and revisional surgery with Oregon Weight Loss Surgery in Portland. Her individual practice biography describes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric band and revision procedures. The Oregon Medical Board record independently lists her Portland practice, medical education and surgical training.
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Reported location825 NE 20th Ave, Suite 340, Portland, OR 97232
Phone503-227-5050
Dr. Enrique Whittwell, M.D.
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Reported location6705 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 416 Miami, Florida 33143
Phone(305) 665-0100
Eric T. Volckmann, MD
The University of Utah identifies Eric T. Volckmann as director of its bariatric surgery program. His university profile describes clinical and research interests in bariatric outcomes, inflammation, nutrition and reflux. Documented training includes Medical degree, University of North Carolina; Residency and research fellowship, Northwestern; Advanced bariatric training, Ohio State. The published office is 1280 E Stringham Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106. Reported services include Bariatric surgery, Minimally invasive upper gastrointestinal surgery, Flexible upper endoscopy, Surgery for reflux, hiatal hernia, achalasia and abdominal wall hernias.
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Reported location1280 E Stringham Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone801-581-2000
Erica Podolsky, MD
Erica Podolsky is listed in bariatrics by Palm Beach Health Network, with offices at Palm Beach Surgical in Delray Beach and Bariatric Surgery Associates of Port St. Lucie. The provider page identifies English and an affiliation with Delray Medical Center. Its education section names Drexel/Hahnemann and Sidney Kimmel Medical College, but does not clearly label each institution’s training role; those roles require confirmation.
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Reported location16215 South Jog Road, Suite 204, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone561-448-3848
Erin Thompson, MD
Erin Thompson, MD provides bariatric and surgical care with Willamette Valley Bariatric Institute. The clinical services described for this practice include Laparoscopic sleeve; Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bypass; Case-by-case revision and gastric band removal. Documented education and training include South Alabama MD; Santa Barbara Cottage surgery residency; Baystate MIS/advanced GI fellowship. The listed consultation location is 254 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville OR 97128.
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Reported location254 NE Norton Lane, McMinnville OR 97128
Phone503-434-6060
Ethan Benning, MD
Ethan Benning is a University of New Mexico surgeon whose faculty biography identifies bariatric surgery and minimally invasive care for hernias and foregut conditions as his specialties. He earned his medical degree at UNM in 2013, completed general surgery residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2018, and completed an advanced gastrointestinal and minimally invasive fellowship in West Virginia in 2019. Reported education and training include MD, University of New Mexico (2013); General surgery residency, University of Nevada Las Vegas (2018); Advanced GI/minimally invasive fellowship, Preston Memorial Hospital (2019).
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Reported locationBariatrics at UNM SRMC, 3001 Broadmoor Boulevard NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Phone505-272-2336
Fermin Fontan, MD
Fermin Fontan is a bariatric and foregut surgeon at New Mexico Bariatric Institute in Las Cruces. His clinical work includes robotic weight-loss operations, reflux treatment and endoscopy.
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Reported location2100 S. Triviz, Suite G, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone575-556-1849
Dr. Fernando Ceron Rodriguez, M.D.
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Reported locationVictoria Medical Hospital, Av Sunyaxchen 59, 24, 77509 Cancun, Q.R., Mexico Cancun, Mexico
Phone664 848 4187
Dr Fernando García Govea
Fernando García Govea is medical director of Tijuana Bariatric Center, where his practice describes multidisciplinary nutrition and patient support. He studied medicine at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo and completed general-surgery residency at Hospital General with UABC endorsement. His biography reports teaching advanced laparoscopy at UABC and prior IMSS work. The clinic lists sleeve, bypass, mini bypass, SADI-S and revisional care; confirm the planned operation directly. The published office is Diego Rivera 2386, Suite 501, Zona Urbana Río, 22660 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
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Reported locationDiego Rivera 2386, Suite 501, Zona Urbana Río, 22660 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Phone800-970-0577
Fernando Mier, MD
Fernando Mier is a bariatric and general surgeon at OU Health. His clinical work includes minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and his research interests include the gut microbiome and weight loss. The listed practice is OU Health metabolic/bariatric surgery. Published appointment locations include 1000 N. Lincoln Blvd, Suite 3200, Oklahoma City OK 73104. The documented clinical services include Sleeve gastrectomy; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication. The education and training record includes Universidad Anahuac, MD, 2008; University of Washington general surgery training, through2012. The provider sources list Spanish, English as spoken languages.
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Reported location1000 N. Lincoln Blvd, Suite 3200, Oklahoma City OK 73104
Phone572-244-0036
Folahan Ayoola, MD
Folahan Ayoola practices bariatric and general surgery with Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas. His biography describes minimally invasive and robotic surgical care. His education includes UT Southwestern in 2006, general-surgery residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011 and bariatric/gastrointestinal fellowship training there in 2012. Texas Health lists consulting locations in Denton and Frisco and identifies English and Yoruba as spoken languages.
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Reported location3321 Colorado Boulevard, Denton, TX 76210
Phone940-382-9429
Frank “Terive” Duperier, MD
Frank “Terive” Duperier founded BMI of Texas and co-directs its bariatric fellowship. His individual biography describes laparoscopic bariatric, reflux and endocrine surgery, including experience with sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch. He completed advanced laparoscopic and bariatric fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic. Published appointment locations include 335 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78258. The documented clinical services include Bariatric surgery; Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; Robotic and laparoscopic duodenal switch. The education and training record includes Undergraduate degree in neuroscience, Brown University, 1991; Medical degree, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, 1996.
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Reported location335 East Sonterra Boulevard, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone210-615-8500
Frank H. Chae, MD
Frank Chae is listed by ASMBS as a practicing surgeon in Lone Tree, Colorado, affiliated in his biography with the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery. His individual provider listing reports sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding, bariatric endoscopy and revisions. These are provider-reported services; the practice should confirm current procedure availability. The listed practice is HCA HealthONE Denver Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery. Published appointment locations include 10103 Ridgegate Parkway, Suite 221, Lone Tree CO 80124. The documented clinical services include Sleeve gastrectomy; Roux-en-Y bypass; One-anastomosis gastric bypass; Revision/conversion. The education and training record includes MD, McGill University, Montreal; General surgery internship, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark.
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Reported location10103 Ridgegate Parkway, Suite 221, Lone Tree CO 80124
Phone303-662-1191
Frank J.Borao, MD
Frank J.Borao provides general, bariatric and foregut surgery at Specialty Surgical Associates. His individual biography expressly lists gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, as well as hernia and complex abdominal wall surgery. His background includes advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric fellowship training.
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Reported location10 Industrial Way East, Suite 104, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone732-389-1331
Frederick Marvin Tiesenga, MD
Frederick Marvin Tiesenga practices bariatric and general surgery at Suburban Surgery Center. His individual procedure list includes loop duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding and revisional operations. His medical degree and general surgery training were completed in Chicago at the University of Illinois and Metropolitan Group Hospitals. Published appointment locations include 1950 N Harlem Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL60707. The documented clinical services include Loop duodenal switch; Gastric banding; Gastric bypass; Sleeve gastrectomy. The education and training record includes University of Illinois College of Medicine, MD,1991; Illinois Masonic Medical Center/Metropolitan Group Hospitals general surgery residency,1991–1996.
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Reported location1950 N Harlem Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL60707
Phone312-883-8698
Gabriel Mekel Nakhal, MD
ASMBS lists Gabriel Mekel Nakhal as a practicing surgeon in Phoenix. His member profile includes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal-switch procedures and revisional surgery. These are provider-reported services; confirm the procedure and appointment location directly. Documented training includes MD, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Escuela de Medicina Jose Maria Vargas; General surgery internship, Drexel College of Medicine; General surgery residency, St. Barnabas Medical Center. The published office is 16601 N 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Reported services include Sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Duodenal switch, SADI, Gastric banding.
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Reported location16601 N 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone602-996-4747
Dr. Geoffrey Chow
Dr. Geoffrey Chow provides bariatric and surgical care with OU Health Tulsa bariatric program director. The clinical services described for this practice include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Sleeve gastrectomy. Documented education and training include UT Southwestern MD 2009; Northwestern surgery residency 2014; University British Columbia MIS fellowship 2015. The listed consultation location is 4444 E. 41st Street, Suite 1700, Tulsa OK 74135. Academic and clinical roles include Associate Professor of Surgery; Director, Tulsa bariatric program.
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Reported location4444 E. 41st Street, Suite 1700, Tulsa OK 74135
Phone918-634-7500
Geoffrey Wilcox, MD
Geoffrey Wilcox is identified in a UPMC Washington physician biography with Surgical Associates of Sewickley and bariatric surgery at Heritage Valley Sewickley. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh and completed surgical residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. The institutional biography provides the Washington address below but no current named operation list. Other hospital information names a different current program surgeon, so Wilcox’s personal availability and appointment location should be confirmed.
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Reported location125 North Franklin Drive, Suite 1B, Washington, PA 15301
Phone412-741-8862
Dr George Balalis
George Balalis is a bariatric, upper GI and general surgeon in Adelaide. Burnside Hospital describes primary and complex revisional surgery, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and endoscopic outlet reduction. His training includes Adelaide research, an ANZGOSA fellowship at The Alfred, Nottingham upper GI fellowship work and further bariatric training in Brisbane.
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Reported location149 Ward Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
Phone08 8164 6945