Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y)

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  1. Steven Bowers, M.D.

    Steven Bowers, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Gastric bypass surgery, Peroral endoscopic myotomy, Transoral incisionless fundoplication, Heller myotomy, Fundoplicati...on, Gastrectomy, Minimally invasive esophagectomy, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Stomach cancer, Achalasia, Zenker's diverticulum

  2. Michael A. Edwards, M.D.

    Michael A. Edwards, M.D.

    1. Metabolic Surgeon
    2. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal... switch, Adrenalectomy, Minimally invasive adrenal surgery, Cholecystectomy, Splenectomy, Minimally invasive anti-reflux procedure, Hernia repair, Heller myotomy, Hiatal hernia repair, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Minimally invasive intestinal surgery, Minimally invasive gastric surgery, Gastric banding removal surgery, Revisional bariatric surgery, Gastroparesis, Obesity, Hernia, Gastrointestinal disorder, Spleen disorder

  3. Fernando F. Elli, M.D.

    Fernando F. Elli, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Adrenalectomy, Esophagectomy, N...issen fundoplication, Hiatal hernia repair, Gastrectomy, Gastroparesis, Obesity, Hernia, Barrett's esophagus, Esophageal cancer, Stomach cancer, Achalasia, Hiatal hernia, Adrenal disorder

  4. Omar M. Ghanem, M.D.

    Omar M. Ghanem, M.D.

    1. Metabolic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Biliopancreatic diversion wi...th duodenal switch, Laparoscopic surgery, Median arcuate ligament syndrome, Gastroparesis, Diabetes, Obesity, Diaphragmatic hernia, Weight regain after bariatric surgery, Metabolic syndrome

  5. Simon J. Laplante, M.D.

    Simon J. Laplante, M.D.

    1. Metabolic Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Biliopancre...atic diversion with duodenal switch, Laparoscopic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair, Minimally invasive abdominal surgery, Gastric banding removal surgery, Revisional bariatric surgery, Gastroparesis, Diabetes, Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Weight regain after bariatric surgery, Incisional hernia , Inguinal hernia, Metabolic syndrome

  6. Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

    Pei-Wen Lim, M.D.

    1. Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair, Abdominal wall reconstru...ction, Nissen fundoplication, Hiatal hernia repair, Gastric banding removal surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Cholecystitis, Inguinal hernia

  7. James A. Madura, II, M.D.

    James A. Madura, II, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Minimally invasive surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Hernia, Gas...troesophageal reflux disease

  8. David G. Pearson, M.D.

    David G. Pearson, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Adrenalectomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Ch...olecystectomy, Intragastric balloon procedure, Hernia repair, Abdominal wall reconstruction, Appendectomy, Esophagoscopy, Nissen fundoplication, Hiatal hernia repair, Obesity, Adrenal cancer, Gallstones, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Hiatal hernia, Diaphragmatic hernia, Appendicitis, Umbilical hernia, Cholecystitis, Inguinal hernia, Ventral hernia

  9. Ben R. Veenstra, M.D.

    Ben R. Veenstra, M.D.

    1. Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair, Abdomin...al wall reconstruction, Appendectomy, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Small bowel obstruction

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Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) care at Mayo Clinic

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