David M. Parker, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. Dr. Parker performs several advanced and specialized surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”) and gastric sleeve. He also provides care for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux.|He has a clinical interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Parker earned his medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He completed a general surgery residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA, followed by a fellowship in bariatric and foregut surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|While in medical school, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. During his fellowship, he received the SAGES Award for best fellow presentation.|Dr. Parker serves as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 24 published articles.|He is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.|Dr. Parker has served in the United States Army and continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He is also a football enthusiast, rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers in his free time. Dr. Parker is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Cuong Nguyen is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Bartolome Burguera is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Burguera is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Gastric Bypass.

Winfield Butsch is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Butsch is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Gastric Bypass.

Caroline Apovian is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Apovian is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrostomy.

Maria Altieri is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Altieri is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Altieri is currently accepting new patients.

Louis Aronne is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Aronne is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Marcio Griebeler is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Griebeler is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Obesity in Children.

Charles Beall is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Beall is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Jason Bowersock is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Bowersock is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bowersock is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Bessler is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bessler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Oscar Vargas is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, and Obesity.

Dr. H. Joseph Naim received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City with a distinction in Research. He completed his residency in General Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Naim completed his Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton, N.J., under the direction of world renowned bariatric surgeon Robert E. Brolin, MD.I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Naim is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

James Ray is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Ray is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Keith Gersin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gersin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gersin is currently accepting new patients.

Matias Nauts is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Nauts is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Anita P. Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS, is a minimally invasive general surgeon certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Courcoulas attended Brown University, where she graduated with honors and completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, also with honors. She completed her general surgery internship and residency, pediatric surgery post-graduate research fellowship, and minimally invasive surgery post-graduate fellowship training all at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition, she obtained a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health during her surgical training program. Dr. Courcoulas specializes in minimal access general surgery, abdominal surgery during pregnancy, and bariatric and metabolic surgery. Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, clinical trials, and emerging technologies in bariatric surgery.Dr. Courcoulas is active within many national surgical and obesity organizations, serves on the editorial boards of leading scientific journals, and has published more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters.View Dr. Courcoulas' full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Courcoulas is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

Shanley Deal, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) surgery for obesity (bariatric surgery), benign esophageal disorders (reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia) and gastrointestinal surgery. She also has a special interest in complex abdominal wall hernias, inguinal hernias and gallbladder surgery.Dr. Deal practices with a friendly, straightforward style that focuses on educating patients and identifying what matters in their care in order to provide a holistic experience as they navigate surgery. She enjoys the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with her patients while improving their quality of life.Dr. Deal is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Association of Program Directors in Surgery, Association of Surgical Education, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.Away from work, Dr. Deal loves spending time with her husband, two children, family and friends. She enjoys running, playing volleyball, hiking, traveling and cooking. Dr. Deal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Jonathan Schoen, MD, is an experienced bariatric surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He treats patients experiencing a variety of diseases, including obesity, gallbladder disease, inguinal hernia, and more. Dr. Schoen performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgeries, gastric bypass surgeries, lipoma excision, hernia repair, and revision of prior bariatric surgeries.Dr. Schoen believes in providing compassionate, state-of-the-art medical and surgical care with a focus on respect and inclusivity. His goal is to help every patient live their best life.Dr. Schoen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University and a Master of Science degree from Touro College. He completed medical school at the Technion Institute of Technology in Israel, followed by an internship and residency at the University of Colorado Hospital, where he also completed a minimally invasive bariatric surgery fellowship.Outside of work, Dr. Schoen enjoys a variety of activities including camping, skiing, and mountain biking. He also enjoys listening to music and spending time with his family. Dr. Schoen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Hsin Chang is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Daniel Mckenna is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Mckenna is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.

Mitchell Roslin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Roslin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Timothy Kuwada is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kuwada is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Kuwada is currently accepting new patients.

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.