Overview
"""Dr. Hassan is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive Bariatric Surgeon. She was an Army surgeon and the Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Fort Sill, OK, from 2013-2017. Dr. Hassan holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences from Drexel University. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, in 2012 and completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Her clinical areas of expertise are laparoscopic bariatric surgery and revisional bariatric surgery. She specializes in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and she has experience with the management of duodenal switch, upper endoscopy and intragastric balloon placements surgeries. Dr. Hassan has been published in multiple peer-reviewed surgical journals and has presented her work at national meetings. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Hassan is married and enjoys spending time with her family traveling the world and participating in CrossFit.""".
Dr. Hassan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
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2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Monique Hassan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Monique Hassan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Monique Hassan by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Monique Hassan a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Monique Hassan is classified as an Advanced 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. Monique Hassan specialize in?
While Dr. Monique Hassan 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. Monique Hassan accept my insurance?
Dr. Monique Hassan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- ObesityDr. Hassan isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Hassan isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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