Dr Shillingford, Lapband Surgery, Florida

Dr Shillingford

Dr. Shillingford is a general surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery.

Dr. Shillingford started his academic career with a bachelors in Biology at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan’s Medical School in Ann Arbor on a medical school tuition scholarship. He then proceeded to do his residency in general surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This was followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida.

He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American Medical Association, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Indian American Physician Association. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

He keeps himself up-to-date with the latest advances in surgical techniques by attending multiple scientific meetings and training programs to learn and implement new and improved techniques and materials for the best of his patients. In addition to his practice, he also has a keen interest in research and has participated in various projects, including the investigation of hormonal receptors and psychological effects of overeating. See Dr. Shillingford’s article about Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. Shillingford believes in extending his knowledge and expertise to others as well, and has participated, since his early years, in medical education, as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and other medical nonprofit clinics. He has presented many lectures on general and weight loss surgery to community and physician groups, and has been active in local health fairs and community meetings. He has been interviewed by many local magazines and community associations on weight loss surgery, obesity and health.

In recognition for his expertise in the fields of general and weight loss surgery, Dr. Shillingford has been proctored by the Realize Gastric Band, Allergan and Covidien Companies.

Dr. Shillingford has operating privileges at West Boca Medical Center, Coral Springs Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, North Broward Medical Center and University Hospital. He is dedicated to providing state-of–the-art care with empathy and concern for the comfort and well-being of his patients and their families.

In his free time, Dr. Shillingford enjoys spending time with his family and loves outdoor activities including cycling, paddleboarding, surfing and coaching his son’s soccer team.

Dr Shillingford, General Surgeon, Florida

Shillingford, General Surgeon

Dr. Shillingford is a general surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery.

Dr. Shillingford started his academic career with a bachelors in Biology at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan’s Medical School in Ann Arbor on a medical school tuition scholarship. He then proceeded to do his residency in general surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This was followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida.

He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American Medical Association, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Indian American Physician Association. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons.

He keeps himself up-to-date with the latest advances in surgical techniques by attending multiple scientific meetings and training programs to learn and implement new and improved techniques and materials for the best of his patients. In addition to his practice, he also has a keen interest in research and has participated in various projects, including the investigation of hormonal receptors and psychological effects of overeating. See Dr. Shillingford’s article about Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. Shillingford believes in extending his knowledge and expertise to others as well, and has participated, since his early years, in medical education, as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and other medical nonprofit clinics. He has presented many lectures on general and weight loss surgery to community and physician groups, and has been active in local health fairs and community meetings. He has been interviewed by many local magazines and community associations on weight loss surgery, obesity and health.

In recognition for his expertise in the fields of general and weight loss surgery, Dr. Shillingford has been proctored by the Realize Gastric Band, Allergan and Covidien Companies.

Dr. Shillingford has operating privileges at West Boca Medical Center, Coral Springs Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, North Broward Medical Center and University Hospital. He is dedicated to providing state-of–the-art care with empathy and concern for the comfort and well-being of his patients and their families.

In his free time, Dr. Shillingford enjoys spending time with his family and loves outdoor activities including cycling, paddleboarding, surfing and coaching his son’s soccer team.

Sunnybank Obesity Centre QLD

Our mission is to empower our patients to take control of their lives and regain their self esteem. Through the provision of holistic health care we aim to improve our patients’ health and quality of life, thereby increasing their life expectancy by helping them achieve a healthy, manageable weight.

Our team of well-trained specialists provides you the most comprehensive treatment for obesity management, as well as performs general surgery and endoscopic procedures. We are committed to make your experience swift, pleasant and seamless making you refer even your family and friends to our center. Our comprehensive and persistent approach to our patients along with the state-of-the-art-facilities ensures that each of our patients gets the best possible outcome.

Anti Reflux Surgery London - Mr. Andrew Jenkinson

Andrew Jenkinson, Anti Reflux Surgery

Mr Andrew Jenkinson is a consultant surgeon with advanced training and expertise in laparoscopic, or keyhole, surgery.

He works privately at the world renowned London Clinic on Harley Street and also for the NHS, at the prestigious University College London Hospital (UCLH).

Current Positions

    Surgical Lead at The Centre for Weight Loss, Metabolic and Endocrine Surgery UCLH
    Head of Quality and Safely (Clinical Governance) GI Services UCLH
    Chairman of Bariatric Development at The London Clinic
    Founder and Director of The London Bariatric Group

Mr Jenkinson has had extensive training in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgical techniques in London, Europe and America. He has performed over 2,000 procedures to date. He currently carries out approximately 100 laparoscopic hernia operations and a similar number of gallbladder procedures per year. He has a specialist interest in the laparoscopic treatment of sports hernia (Gilmore’s groin).

His training in bariatric, or obesity, surgery conforms with the criteria required by The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMBS). He provides the full range of obesity surgery procedures, including gastric bypass, gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy and revisional bariatric surgery. He performs approximately 200 weight loss procedures per year. He has a reputation for performing extremely safe surgery with a very low complication rate and a zero mortality rate. He has been nominated as the lead clinician for quality and safety (governance) in GI surgery at UCH.

In 2010 Mr Jenkinson founded The London Bariatric Group to help provide patients with a world class weight loss surgery service in London. He works with a strong team of allied health professionals to help patients before, during and after surgery. The service provides long term personal follow up which is essential to maintain the excellent results of surgery.

In 1999 Mr Jenkinson completed a Masters research thesis on the effectiveness of keyhole surgery in the treatment of acid reflux, which causes heartburn. He has subsequently published extensively in the scientific literature and has presented at national and international meetings. He continues his interests in research and development by sitting on the BOMBS sub-commities for Emerging Technologies and Education.

Specialties

    Bariatrics
    Laparoscopy
    Hernia
    Gallstones
    Anti-reflux
    Emergency Surgery
Check the below link for more information
http://www.refluxsurgery.co.uk

Obesity Surgery London

Obesity

Obesity is not a simple condition of eating too much. It is now recognized that obesity is a serious, chronic disease.

Causes of Obesity

Obesity could be a combination of the following:

    The genes you inherited from your parents
    How well your body turns food into energy
    Your eating and exercising habits
    Your surroundings
    Psychological factors

Consequences of Obesity

If you are obese, severely obese, or morbidly obese, you may have:

Major health risks

    Shorter Life Expectancy
    Compared to people of normal weight, obese people have a 50% to 100% increased risk of dying prematurely
    Obese people have more risk for:

    Diabetes (type 2)
    Joint problems (e.g., arthritis)
    High blood pressure
    Heart disease
    Gallbladder problems
    Certain types of cancer (breast, uterine, colon)
    Digestive disorders (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GORD)
    Breathing difficulties (e.g., sleep apnea, asthma)
    Psychological problems such as depression
    Problems with fertility and pregnancy
    Incontinence

Risks to psychological and social well-being

    Negative self-image
    Social isolation
    Discrimination

Difficulties with day-to-day living

    Normal tasks become harder when you are obese, as movement is more difficult
    You tend to tire more quickly and you find yourself short of breath
    Public transport seats, telephone booths, and cars may be too small for you
    You may find it difficult to maintain personal hygiene

Treatment

Non-surgical intervention:

Many people who are unhealthily overweight have tried in vain to lose excess weight. The market is overflowing with all kinds of slimming diets, cures and products that advertise success. But many studies show that diets and slimming aids rarely succeed in helping people achieve the desired result of long lasting weight reduction. In fact, many people who have tried dieting gain back more than they lost when they go off the diet.

Surgery

If you have tried diets, cures, tablets or medicines and they haven't helped you lose and maintain a healthy weight, one option may be an operation to artificially reduce the amount your stomach can hold and decrease your appetite.
Check the below link for more information
http://www.obesitysurgerylondon.co.uk

Dr Dhan Thiruchelvam, Weight Loss Surgeon, VIC

Dhan Thiruchelvam, VIC

Summary of Key Achievements

    Consultant Surgeon Upper GI and HPB Unit St Vincent’s Melbourne.
    Consultant Surgeon Angliss Hospital . Eastern Health.
    Senior Lecturer. University of Melbourne. Department of Surgery St Vincent’s Hospital
    Surgical Mentor St Vincent’s Hospital 2008, 2010-11
    SET 1 and HMO Supervisor St Vincent’s General Surgery Training 2011-
    Faculty Member of the Academy of Surgical Educators. RACS
    Surgical Clinical Fellow in Upper GI and HPB, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh 2009
    Hepatobiliary  and Upper GI Fellow, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne 2007
    Upper GI and HPB Fellow. Box Hill Hospital. Melbourne. 2006.

For more info click the below link
http://www.weightlosssurgeonmelbourne.com.au

New York Bariatric and Laparoscopy, Bellmore NY

If you or someone you know is struggling with severe obesity, WE can help! New York Bariatrics & Laparoscopy, PC specializes in weight loss surgery and long-term patient management to help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health.

Led by the renowned surgeon, Rajeev Vohra, MD – our highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, exercise therapists and psychologists, provide our patients with a multi-disciplinary program that treats the whole body before, during and after surgery.

In addition to having one of the region’s best records for safety and long-term recovery—New York Bariatrics & Laparoscopy, PC is a Center of Excellence Recipient awarded by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. Safe surgery is our first priority!

Call our office to schedule a consult or call to register for our free seminar. Begin your journey to the NEW YOU!! We are here to guide you to a happier, healthier life.

Making Your Decision: A decision to have obesity surgery is not to be taken lightly. The goal of this website is to provide you with information that can help you decide whether obesity surgery is right for you and if you are a candidate for the weight loss surgery.
Check the below link to get more information
http://www.newyorkbariatrics.com

The Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery (SIOS), Australia

The Sydney Institute for Obesity Surgery (SIOS) is one of the Premier multidisciplinary Clinics in New South Wales specialising in the surgical and medical management of obesity.  Proudly, SIOS is now in its 8th year and continues to manage our patients together with patients from other practices with great success.

Our Specialist team at SIOS are dedicated to providing ongoing support and education to ensure the best possible outcome.  Our highly specialised Surgeons, GPs, Psychologists, Dietitians and our Specialist Bariatric Nurse, Patricia Saran RN have many years of experience in the treatment and management of obesity and are committed to their patients.

We pride ourselves on our aftercare model and our commitment to assisting our patients with achieving a healthy lifestyle and reaching a healthy weight.

Sydney Institute of Obesity Surgery is a comprehensive facility built for both surgical and non surgical management of Obesity.

 Services include

    Lap Band Surgery
    Sleeve (Tube) Gastrectomy
    Gastric Bypass
    Nutrition
    Counseling and psychological support
    Patient Support Group
    Pre and post operative care
For more information click the link below
http://www.sydneyobesity.com.au

Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, NSW Australia

Vytauras Kuzinkovas, Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas is an Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon, specializing in:

    General Surgery
    Weight Loss Surgery
    Lap-band & other Bariatric Surgeries
    Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery
    Cancer Surgery
    Endoscopy

He has Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) appointments at St George Public, St George Private, Sutherland, Kareena Private, Concord Private, Sydney Private and St Luke's Hospitals.

After obtaining his primary medical qualifications - MBBS, he did a postgraduate doctorate research fellowship at the Department of Surgery at the University of Berne, Switzerland. Dr Kuzinkovas worked in line with the world-renowned expert in Upper Gastro-Intestinal and Pancreatic Surgery – Professor Markus Büchler. As an academic fellow he did laboratory-based research in the field of Laparoscopy and Surgical Immunology, culminating with the degree of Doctor of Medicine - MD. He went on to the United Kingdom and completed an advanced surgical training at West Midlands University Teaching Hospitals, obtaining MRCSEd and FRCSEd degrees. The UK specialist surgical qualifications were accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and he was awarded a FRACS.

During his surgical training in the UK - Dr Kuzinkovas has acquired an extensive expertise in managing complex General and Upper Gastro Intestinal surgical cases, in particular - obesity surgery, antireflux surgery and radical resections for the gastric and oesophageal malignancies. This expertise has further expanded since he started working in Sydney in 2008. Dr Kuzinkovas performed more than 5000 various laparoscopic surgical operations as well as numerous Endoscopies within the field of General and Upper Gastro – Intestinal Surgery.

Dr Kuzinkovas is actively involved in teaching of the medical students and surgical trainees. He is a fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine of Britain (RSM) and a member of a number of local and international surgical societies including the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (OSSANZ), The Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgical Society (ANZGOSA), American Society of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery (ASMBS) and The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)

Advanced Surgicare

Advanced Surgicare is the specialist surgical practice of Dr Vytauras Kuzinkovas.

It provides the patients with the highest quality surgical service and offers the range of procedures within the scope of Laparoscopic General, Weight Loss and Upper Gastro-Intestinal Surgery.

Our multi-disciplinary team comprises experts who have many years of experience in the field of surgery and medico-psychological aspects of pre and postoperative care.

Our philosophy at Advanced Surgicare is based on belief that every patient must be treated with dignity and compassion. We practice only patient focused service by applying the principles of medical ethics and surgical expertise. Our dedicated team helps patients to address their surgical needs and believes that - as weight loss and gastro-oesophageal surgery involves operating on patient's upper gastro-intestinal tract, only the experts of this field can achieve the best results.

For more info Click the link below
http://www.advancedsurgicare.com.au

Lancashire specialist upper GI surgeon Siba Senapati

Mr. Siba Senapati
MS, FRCS, FRCS (Gen)
Specialist Upper GI Surgeon


Mr Senapati completed his higher surgical training from the University of Wales, Cardiff. In 2000 he undertook a travelling fellowship to Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital, New York to enhance his knowledge and understanding of the management of cancers of stomach and gullet. In addition he spent time with Professor M Gagnor at Mount Sinai Medical School and Hospital to keep up to date with modern techniques in relation to obesity surgery.

In 2003 Mr Senapati was then appointed as a consultant surgeon to the Pennine Acute NHS Trust Hospitals to lead management of Cancers of the oesophagus and stomach. In addition also to develop minimal invasive surgery especially hernia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

Mr Senapati has visited National Cancer Centre at Tokyo to participate in the International Symposium for promotion of research in gastric cancer and spent two weeks with the gastric cancer surgeons at the centre to enhance his knowledge and patient care.

He has also presented at the International Society for the diseases of the oesophagus at Adelaide in 2004 and spent two weeks with Professor Jamiesson to further enhance his understanding on Gastro-oesphageal reflux disease.

Mr Senapati has presented and participated in the International Gastric Cancer Congress at Sao Paulo in 2007.

He was appointed as Honourary Consultant Surgeon at the Academic unit of Surgery at Homerton University Hospital, London to further enhance his surgical skills in Obesity Surgery.

Currently he is appointed as a Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Salford Royal Foundation Trust, Manchester since May 2009.

In addition to the above fellowships and memberships, he regularly participates and presents his work both nationally and internationally.

For more information on Upper GI follow the below link:
http://www.specialistuppergisurgeon.co.uk