25 of the Best Bariatricians Near Me

Dr. Mahmud holds board certifications in endocrinology, obesity medicine and internal medicine. His clinical interests are neuroendocrinology (pituitary and adrenal disorders), obesity medicine, thyroid cancer and diabetes management.He is a part of the neuroendocrine unit, specializing in perioperative management of pituitary and skull base surgery patients. He also specializes in obesity medicine and participates in our clinic's medical weight loss programs. Dr. Mahmud is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Sheehan Syndrome, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Mahmud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmud is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Headley is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Headley is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Headley is currently accepting new patients.

Vito Bagnato is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Bagnato is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bagnato is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bagnato is currently accepting new patients.

Sajid Mehmood is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Mehmood is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Hypertension. Dr. Mehmood is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kershaw is an Associate Professor of Medicine, the Endowed Chair of Obesity and Diabetes, and the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology. She is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine, in Clinical Lipidology by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, and in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Kershaw is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency. Dr. Kershaw is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kershaw is currently accepting new patients.

Tashinga Musonza, MD is a bariatric surgeon board-certified in general surgery and fellowship trained in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. He specializes in the treatment of malignant and benign disorders of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, biliary tract, duodenum, and spleen. Dr. Musonza strives to provide compassionate and high-quality surgical care supported by the latest advancements in medicine. He performs complex liver and pancreas resections as well as minimally invasive weight loss, paraesophageal hernia repair, hiatal hernia repair, and broad-spectrum general surgery. Dr. Musonza has extensive experience in the management of primary liver cancer, benign liver masses, metastatic colon, and neuroendocrine cancer to the liver. He also has training in hepatic artery infusion pumps for the management of liver cancer. Dr. Musonza was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He received his bachelor's degree in nursing with a biology minor from Lander University in South Carolina. Prior to earning his medical degree at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Minnesota, Dr. Musonza worked as ICU nurse in North Carolina. He completed his general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where he was decorated chief resident of the year by the Michael E. DeBakey surgical faculty. Dr Musonza was also recognized for excellent communication skills, efficiency, and professionalism by the Department of Emergency Medicine at Baylor with the Golden Scalpel Award. After his time at Baylor, he joined Colorado Springs Surgical Associates (CSSA) as a trauma, acute care, and general surgeon. After a few years in practice, he completed a subspecialty fellowship in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery at the Cleveland Medical Center through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He then rejoined CSSA as a hepatobiliary, bariatric, and general surgeon. Dr. Musonza has published several peer reviewed journal articles, abstracts, and book chapters in hepatopancreatobiliary, trauma, and general surgery. He enjoys writing poetry and aphorisms, gardening and playing soccer. Dr. Musonza is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Musonza is board certified in General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS). Dr. Musonza is currently accepting new patients.

David Chengelis is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Chengelis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chengelis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chengelis is currently accepting new patients.

John Cleek is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Cleek is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. Dr. Cleek is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Cleek is currently accepting new patients.

Grace Lopez, MD, earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Emory University and her fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Foregut Surgery at the University of Washington. She received her dual undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Music Performance from Emory University and is board certified in general surgery.Dr. Lopez specializes in the multi-disciplinary treatment and management of morbid obesity. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Lopez worked as a general and bariatric surgeon with The Southeast Permanente Medical Group. She is an active member of multiple surgical societies: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.In her spare time, Dr. Lopez enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.Dr. Lopez is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.Attend my next virtual seminar. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Lopez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

Ajay Goyal, MD, is director of bariatric surgery and associate director of minimally invasive surgery at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey and is also founder and director of New Jersey Bariatric Center. Dr. Goyal is a leader in the field of laparoscopic bariatric and general surgery, with thousands of successful laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band and revision surgeries and laparoscopic general surgery procedures completed.Dr. Goyal was among the first bariatric surgeons in the country to employ a multidisciplinary team approach to weight loss, including nutritional, psychological and exercise counseling. His dedication to aggressive preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up has enabled Dr. Goyal to maintain a lower-than-average complication and zero mortality rate throughout his career.Dr. Goyal is a sought-after speaker for his expertise in the field of bariatric surgery and has been interviewed by national and local news organizations, including CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Hoboken magazine. In 2009, Overlook Medical Center honored him with the Physician Excellence Award. New Jersey Monthly magazine named Dr. Goyal one of the top doctors for bariatric surgery in 2010 and 2015. Under his leadership, New Jersey Bariatric Center was designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in 2006. He was also influential in Overlook Medical Center's gaining accreditation by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) and subsequent re-designation.Dr. Goyal is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed a five-year surgical residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Afterward, Dr. Goyal completed an American Society of Bariatric Surgery-approved fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric and General Surgery at the Institute for the Minimally Invasive Surgery at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. During his fellowship, he was involved in initial studies that examined the use of robotics in bariatric and general surgery.Dr. Goyal is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, the Medical Society of New Jersey and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. He has presented the results of his research in the field of bariatric and general surgery at several national conferences. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goyal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

Roc Bauman is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Bauman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Bauman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bauman is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | Patients should have access to the best care we can provide. You deserve to understand your options, and I will provide information so you can make an informed decision. Patient care is collaborative and I will work with you to provide the best care possible. | Why I entered medicine | I grew up in a household filled with medicine. My father was a primary care clinician and my mother a nurse in the intensive care unit. The work they did intrigued and inspired me from a very young age. I chose surgery as my specialty as I knew I wanted to help patients with the latest procedures and technology. | Personal interests | I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with nature: hiking, kayaking and enjoying the beauty of the wonders around us. I also enjoy time with my family and loved ones. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) , and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Myur Srikanth is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Srikanth is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Srikanth is board certified in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Srikanth is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Machado graduated with honors from California State University, Stanislaus and received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Machado completed her surgical residency at the University of California, Davis. She entered private practice in 2000 performing Trauma and General Surgery. Dr. Machado received Advanced Laparoscopic Bariatric training at Montefiore Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Machado was also a participating surgeon in a National Institute of Health landmark research study on bariatric surgery outcomes (LABS 1). Dr. Machado has served as the Director of Bariatric Services at Mercy San Juan Medical Center since 2003. Dr. Machado is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at California Northstate University College of Medicine and contributes to the education of medical students in the region. Dr. Machado has performed over 5000 bariatric procedures and provides a comprehensive approach to both surgery and long-term management of obesity. Dr. Machado is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malnutrition, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Machado is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Machado is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Hoeltgen is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Hoeltgen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Biliary Dyskinesia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hoeltgen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hoeltgen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Danhua Xiao is an attending physician and a metabolic specialist at Atlantic Health Metabolic Center at Overlook Medical Center. She is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and she is passionate about helping people become healthier.. Dr. Xiao leads a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team: an internist, dietician, psychologist, nurse, and medical assistant in a comprehensive weight loss program, offering all the serves needed for successful weight loss. Dr. Xiao provides primary weight loss, preoperative weight loss, and surveillance of postoperative patients using evidence-based medicine, motivational interviewing skills, nutritional counseling, educational seminars, individualized meal plan, psychological support, and weight loss medications. This combination of services helps patients build a healthy lifestyle and reach successful and sustainable weight loss. Dr.Xiao also helps patients manage their obesity-related comorbidities including DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, etc. Dr. Xiao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Xiao is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Xiao is currently accepting new patients.

Jaime Ponce-Portugal is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Ponce-Portugal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Ponce-Portugal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ponce-Portugal is currently accepting new patients.

Hsin Chang is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a surgeon. I was drawn to more complicated surgical fields that require a comprehensive, well designed process to achieve success. During my career, I learned how to help patients navigate a complex patient care process. As Medical Director of several bariatric surgery programs, I have learned how to create an approachable, patient friendly process that helps patients achieve the success they deserve.As a practicing surgeon, I bring this knowledge of complex systems to my interactions with patients helping them to navigate the insurance process and insuring they are completely ready for their operation. My varied knowledge in abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery and bariatric surgery allows me to individualize my care for each patient crafting a plan to allow them to achieve long-term success.Medicine is always changing and physicians must adapt and expand our skill set. In 2017, I became certified in obesity medicine, creating a medical weight loss program and expanded the options to our surgical patients. In 2020, I learned robotic bariatric surgery and have brought that knowledge to three additional hospitals expanding patient access to robotic bariatric surgery. Dr. Angstadt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Angstadt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Angstadt is currently accepting new patients.

David Rometo, MD, is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine in addition to obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Jameson, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Rometo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Rometo is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rometo is currently accepting new patients.

John-paul Bellistri is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Bellistri is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Bellistri is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bellistri is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Pierce is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Pierce is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pierce is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pierce is currently accepting new patients.

Audrey Wedde is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Buchanan, Michigan. Dr. Wedde is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Wedde is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wedde is currently accepting new patients.

My personal practice style involves working with my patient to create a healthy lifestyle change. I am looking for patients that want to use science and medicine to improve their health and to make changes in their lives. This includes making informed decisions based on laboratory testing. I enjoy treating patients that want to participate in change. Dr. Pua is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pua is board certified in Obesity Medicine, Obesity Medicine — Obesity Medicine, Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Pua is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Roberts is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Roberts is board certified in General Surgery- American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.