Overview
Alain Abdo is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Abdo has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9105 Franklin Square Dr Ste 305, Baltimore, MD 21237
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
"Michael Schweitzer, M.D., developed the laparoscopic bariatric surgery programs at the Medical College of Virginia (one of the first ten laparoscopic gastric bypass programs in the country), Georgetown University, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Schweitzer was the first surgeon in the mid-Atlantic area to perform laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the first in Maryland to perform laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery and laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion. Currently chair of the membership committee for the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. Schweitzer also serves as a site inspector for the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Center of Excellence Program. He serves on three editorial boards: the Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases the official journal of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons) and Bariatric Times. Dr. Schweitzer was the first to ever publish a technique for endoscopic stoma reduction using transoral endoscopic suturing. A great deal of attention is focused on the future of transoral surgery to avoid abdominal incisions for routine surgery (""No-Scar Surgery""). Dr. Schweitzer is one of the first to apply this technology to bariatric patients. A writer of numerous papers, chapters and review articles on bariatric surgery, several of Dr. Schweitzer''s laparoscopic bariatric surgical techniques have been featured in the American College of Surgeons Cine Video Series. He is considered an international expert on venous thromboembolic complications after bariatric surgery and has one of the lowest complication rates documented in world surgical literature. Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery. The team at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery has successfully completed over 2500 bariatric procedures.". Dr. Schweitzer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alain Abdo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alain Abdo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alain Abdo by calling their office at 443-777-1158. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alain Abdo a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alain Abdo is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alain Abdo specialize in?
While Dr. Alain Abdo is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastrectomy, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Alain Abdo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alain Abdo has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Alain Abdo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alain Abdo accept my insurance?
Dr. Alain Abdo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-777-1158 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- GastrectomyDr. Abdo isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Abdo isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Abdo isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- CellulitisDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Abdo isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.