David Podkameni
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
9305 West Thomas Road, Suite 360, 
Phoenix, AZ 

Overview

My other interests include jogging with my wife, carpentry and soccer.

Dr. Podkameni is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Universide Federal Fluminense, 1992

Residency

Mount Sinai Hospital, General Surgery, 1998

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Bariatric Surgery, 2004
Instituto Carlos Chagas, Pediatric Surgery, 2000

Hospital Affiliations

Banner Estrella Medical Center
Banner Gateway Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center
9305 West Thomas Road, Suite 360, Phoenix, AZ 85037
Other Locations
Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center
1920 North Higley Road, Suite 308, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Podkameni

Is Dr. David Podkameni a top-rated expert for Obesity?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Podkameni 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. David Podkameni specialize in?

While Dr. David Podkameni is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. David Podkameni participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David Podkameni has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. David Podkameni's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David Podkameni accept my insurance?

Dr. David Podkameni accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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