Dr. John Powell
Overview
John Powell, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general and bariatric surgeon with UPMC Central Pennsylvania Surgical Associates. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Pinnacle Health Hospitals (now UPMC in Central Pa.), followed by his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery at Pinnacle Health System.
His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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1600 6th Avenue, Suite 114, York, PA 17403
4315 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
875 South Arlington Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17109
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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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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Michael Goldberg is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Powell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Powell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Powell by calling their office at 717-849-2804. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Powell a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Powell is classified as an Experienced 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. John Powell specialize in?
While Dr. John Powell 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. John Powell accept my insurance?
Dr. John Powell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-849-2804 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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- HerniaDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
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- ObesityDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Powell isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.