
Overview
Dr. Ghaferi is a Professor of Surgery with Tenure, the President and CEO of the Physician Enterprise, and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. In these roles, he leads the enterprise strategy for establishing and advancing a regionally integrated and aligned medical group operation. He is accountable for identifying opportunities to develop new and innovative patient centered care delivery models to support the commitment to national leadership in quality, safety, value, and the patient experience.Prior to moving to the Medical College of Wisconsin, he was the Moses Gunn, M.D. Professor of Surgery and the Chief Clinical Officer of the University of Michigan Medical Group where he oversaw clinical operations, quality, strategy, and finance. He was also the Director of the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative, a consortium of 40 hospitals and 80 surgeons focused on improving the safety and quality of bariatric surgery.His clinical practice is devoted to the surgical management of obesity and abdominal wall and groin hernias.
Dr. Ghaferi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
Dr. Ghaferi is board certified in Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ghaferi is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
900 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ghaferi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital
Dr. Gould joined Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin as the chief of general surgery (now known as minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgery) in 2011 after nine years in practice at the University of Wisconsin. He is currently professor of surgery and he holds the Walker Endowed Chair in General Surgery at the Medical College. He has a national reputation as a minimally invasive foregut surgeon (specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the stomach and esophagus) and as a bariatric surgeon (weight loss surgery). He is frequently invited to give talks on his areas of expertise, and has published extensively on these topics as well. His research focus is on clinical outcomes in foregut surgery, innovation and the development of new surgical devices and technologies, and surgical skills training through simulation. Dr. Gould is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gould is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.
General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital
My passion is the science and clinical practice of bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. I received my medical training at the Ohio State University and completed general surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. I then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Nebraska. I have a PhD in pathobiology and molecular medicine with a particular interest in the hormonal changes induced after bariatric surgery that are responsible not only for sustained weight loss but also improve multiple medical problems, including type 2 diabetes. Dr. Kindel is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kindel is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Kindel is currently accepting new patients.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Stephen Haggerty, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive techniques, including weight loss surgery and hernia repair. Practicing since 1998, he draws on decades of experience to provide individualized care and successful surgical outcomes. Dr. Haggerty also incorporates robotic surgery to manage complex cases and shorten recovery times. Dr. Haggerty is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haggerty is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amir Ghaferi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir Ghaferi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir Ghaferi by calling their office at 414-805-5800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir Ghaferi a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir Ghaferi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Amir Ghaferi specialize in?
While Dr. Amir Ghaferi is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Amir Ghaferi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amir Ghaferi has published 161 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Amir Ghaferi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amir Ghaferi accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir Ghaferi accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Children's Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-805-5800 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Ghaferi isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Ghaferi isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- GastrectomyDr. Ghaferi isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Ghaferi isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Ghaferi isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Ghaferi isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ghaferi isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ghaferi isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Ghaferi isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Ghaferi isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- HeartburnDr. Ghaferi isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Ghaferi isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.


