The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors in Arizona, US

My other interests include jogging with my wife, carpentry and soccer. Dr. Podkameni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Podkameni is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Podkameni is currently accepting new patients.

"Shawn Stevenson, DO, FACS is an employed provider who serves as the Director of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery and employed provider at Dignity Health Arizona.He is a board certified, fellowship trained surgeon who specializes in advanced bariatric surgical procedures including metabolic weight loss, weight loss and oncology surgery using advanced laparoscopic techniques.Dr. Stevenson earned his undergraduate in Biology from Grand Canyon University. He earned his doctorate degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and completed is residency in  General Surgery at the University of Arizona.He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, an Assistant Profession at Midwestern University College of Medicine and Adjunct Professor at A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Clinical Preceptor for Northern Arizona University.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.Quality care is important to Dr. Stevenson, ""I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.""". Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stevenson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Stevenson is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy running and travel. Dr. Graf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Graf is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Graf is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy hiking and other outdoor activities as well as spending time with my family. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy spending time with my two young boys watching them grow and develop. My family and I like to be outdoors. We do frequent hiking trips as well as biking, swimming and exploring many of the surrounding nature reserves in the area. Dr. Heller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Heller is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Leavitt is a native of Arizona. He attended K-12 in the Gilbert public school system and later went on to ASU where he received a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics. He is fluent in Spanish and has gone on several medical missions trips to Mexico where he has been able to treat underserved populations.He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ for his medical school training. Upon completion of his medical degree he was accepted into a general surgery residency program at Beaumont Health in Detroit, Michigan through Michigan State University. Dr. Leavitt trained heavily in laparoscopic surgery, trauma surgery, colorectal surgery, hernia surgery, anti-reflux surgery, breast surgery, wound care, and endoscopy including EGD and colonoscopy.  He is board certified to treat a wide range of medical conditions including disorders of the gallbladder, stomach, intestines, and colon.After successfully completing his 5-year residency he was accepted at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center as a bariatric fellow for one year where he was dedicated to learning more about obesity and its surgical treatment.  He presented some of his bariatric research at Obesity Week in Los Angeles and at the SAGES conference in Boston.Dr. Leavitt is currently a member of several surgical societies including:  American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, AOA. Dr. Leavitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Leavitt is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Leavitt is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy reading, eating great food with family and friends, co-ed soccer, hiking, and especially spending quality time with my family. Dr. Lovato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lovato is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and Focused Practice In Metabolic Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Lovato is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. John DeBarros is a partner and one of the lead surgeons at Weight Loss Institute of Arizona. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and one of the Phoenix area's top bariatric surgeons.Dr. DeBarros completed his degree and surgical residency at the University of Connecticut. Dr. DeBarros also completed a prestigious fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. Dr. DeBarros is committed to the health and well-being of his patients through a team approach that includes weight loss surgery, diet, exercise and educational support. He is a firm believer that these are key components to weight loss success. Dr. Debarros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Debarros is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Debarros is currently accepting new patients.

-Surgical education and quality improvement-Travel, with an emphasis on historical walking tours -Live music, nonfiction books and spending time with family. Dr. Landin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Landin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Landin is currently accepting new patients.

James Swain is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Swain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Catherine Ho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ho is board certified in American Os Bd Surgery General. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Fang is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Fang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fang is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Buddensick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Buddensick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Buddensick is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Buddensick is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy educating my patients and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Ghaderi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ghaderi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ghaderi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jason Richardson is a board-certified and fellowship-trained minimally invasive bariatric and general surgeon, who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health and lives of his patients.  He is a published author of multiple articles and book chapters on the topics of general and bariatric surgery.  As an innovator in the search for better treatments, Dr. Richardson has spoken at conferences throughout the United States on the subjects of his research and surgical techniques.Dr. Richardson attended the Ohio State University medical school and was chief surgical resident at the Hospital of Saint Raphael affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine.  He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of California, Irvine.  He has trained and mentored medical students, resident physicians, and junior surgeons in advanced surgical techniques.During his career, Dr. Richardson has received awards for patient care, technical skill, and research, and he has earned membership to the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and other surgical and honor societies. He has been certified by the American Board of Surgery.He performs a wide-range of procedures including treatments for obesity, reflux disease, hernias, gallbladder disease, cancer, and numerous other medical conditions. Through his dedicated practice, research, publications, and training of other surgeons, Dr. Richardson hopes to share his deep appreciation for the life-changing effects that compassionate care can have on patients.  His greatest honor remains the thousands of individuals who have entrusted him with their care.Through his dedicated practice, research, publications, and training of other surgeons, Dr. Richardson hopes to share his deep appreciation for the life-changing effects that compassionate care can have on patients.  His greatest honor remains the thousands of individuals who have entrusted him with their care. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Heartburn, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

As one of the top Phoenix bariatric surgeons, he recognizes the negative impact that excess weight has on society, and has developed a passion for helping patients attain and maintain a healthy body weight. Every year, Dr. Orris successfully performs hundreds of weight-loss surgeries. Patients benefit from his years of bariatric surgery experience and the personal intensity he brings to each and every case. With his vast knowledge in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Orris is well-known for accepting complicated and challenging cases. Dr. Orris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Orris is board certified in American Os Bd Surgery General. Dr. Orris is currently accepting new patients.

I love running, traveling to the new places, and watching sports. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Malabsorption, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Dolce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Dolce is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dolce is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gregory Robertson, MD is an employed provider with the Dignity Health Medical Group Agave Surgical Specialist in Chandler.He specializes in weight loss, bariatrics surgical procedures with special training in robotic- assisted and laparoscopic procedures. This includes sleeve, gastric banding, gastric bypass and SIPS.Dr. Robertson earned his BA in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude,  from Colorado College. He earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and did his residency at University of Arizona.His patient care philosophy is “Dr. Robertson enjoys the practice of surgery because it gives him the pleasure of direct patient care, along with the enjoyment of the technical aspects of operating. “I’ve always been fascinated by the anatomy and physiology of the human body, and surgery gives an unequaled access to this, but nothing compares to satisfaction of helping someone when they need it most.”In is spare time, Dr. Robertson likes to ski, scuba, as well as drive and race cars. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Robertson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Robertson is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Pinnell is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Pinnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Acrospiroma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.