Dr. Alvaro F. Galvez

Maria Altieri is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Altieri is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Altieri is board certified in Surgery, 2021. Dr. Altieri is currently accepting new patients.

Kristoffel Dumon is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dumon is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dumon is board certified in Surgery, 2009. Dr. Dumon is currently accepting new patients.

Every patient journey is unique, and Samir Patel, MD, is committed to helping his patients find the path that is best for them. “Losing excess weight is a challenge, and may seem overwhelming,” he says. “When I can help patients achieve their goals and improve their health it shows them anything is possible.” Dr. Patel applies that same patient-centered approach to helping individuals find relief from chronic heartburn and GERD. Born and raised in New York City, Patel attended the Bronx High School of Science and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in biochemistry. He studied medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he graduated with honors, and did his residency in general surgery at State University of New York. Patel completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery at Staten Island University Hospital, studying under world-renowned laparoscopic surgeon George Ferzli, MD. His training in advanced laparoscopy laid the foundation for his expertise in reflux and gastrointestinal surgery. Patel is passionate about helping patients find lasting relief and better health whether through weight management or advanced surgical treatment for reflux and other digestive conditions. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss and maintenance, including behavior and lifestyle modification, diet and nutrition, metabolism, exercise options and pharmacotherapy. “I don’t ask any of my patients to do anything I wouldn’t do myself,” he says. “The goal is to develop a plan that is realistic and manageable to achieve results – and that holds true for whether we’re addressing weight loss or reflux relief. In 2022, Patel started the AtlantiCare Center for Heartburn, the only facility in New Jersey that is able to completely evaluate and customize a medical or robotic surgical treatment plan for acid reflux / gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Using state-of-the-art technology, he leads a multidisciplinary team that customizes surgery to each patient’s unique anatomy, correcting symptoms of acid reflux. Proper treatment can lead to the complete resolution of acid reflux symptoms and the regression of Barrett’s Esophagus, decreasing overall risk of cancer – helping patients reclaim comfort and quality of life. Philosophy of Care “I have always believed that I could help my patients become a better version of themselves through healthy living.” Personal Interests When not caring for patients, Patel enjoys living a fun, happy, and healthy life with his wife and three children. Family fun includes backyard barbecues and watching Star Wars and Marvel movies. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery, 2015. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.