Overview
Joseph R. Imbus, MD, is a fellowship-trained bariatric and minimally invasive general surgeon affiliated with UC Health and the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Dr. Imbus’ areas of specialty include bariatric surgery, robotic hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, and advanced minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery including hiatal hernia and giant paraesophageal hernia repair, myotomy for achalasia and fundoplication for GERD. He performs a variety of metabolic and bariatric procedures including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S), also known as loop duodenal switch, and bariatric revisions. He also performs advanced endoscopy. Dr. Imbus has additional expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques, such as robotic transversus abdominis release (roboTAR) and extended totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) repair, which provide the advantages of a minimally invasive approach—shorter hospital stay, fewer wound complications and less pain—for complex hernias.
Dr. Imbus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
7690 Discovery Dr Unit 2300, West Chester, OH 45069
222 Piedmont Ave Ste 5400, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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. Joseph Imbus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Imbus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Imbus by calling their office at 513-475-8787. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Imbus a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Imbus is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Joseph Imbus specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Imbus is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Epidural Lipomatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph Imbus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Imbus has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Imbus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Imbus accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Imbus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 513-475-8787 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HerniaDr. Imbus isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Imbus isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- CholecystitisDr. Imbus isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Imbus isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Imbus isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Imbus isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Imbus isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.