Best Bariatric Surgeons in Oklahoma

Dr. Russell Gornichec, MD

Dr. Gornichec has always been at the leading edge of surgical intervention for obesity. In 2003, he performed the first laparoscopic gastric bypass in Edmond, Oklahoma and in 2010 he performed the first robotically assisted weight loss surgery in Oklahoma. He then moved his practice to Arkansas and Indiana. Dr. Russell Gornichec did his schooling from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas and graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas medical school in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saline Memorial Hospital and King's Daughters' Health.

Dr. Hamilton le, MD

Dr. Hamilton S. Le, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery with the University of Oklahoma Department of Surgery and a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hamilton le graduated from McGovern Medical School medical school in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Integris Baptist Medical Center and Integris Southwest Medical Center.

Dr. Ty Kirkpatrick, DO

Dr. Ty D. Kirkpatrick is a general surgeon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ascension St. John Owasso Hospital and Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Hospital. He received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences - Tulsa and has been in practice between 6-10 years. Specialties. Dr. Kirkpatrick completed his graduated from Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bailey Medical Center and Oklahoma Surgical Hospital.

Dr. Steven Katsis, MD

Dr. Steven Katsis, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Francis Hospital and Bailey Medical Center. Dr. Katsis for graduation, he attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in 1993. He returned to Tulsa for his residency in general surgery at the OU Health Sciences Center. Dr. Katsis completed fellowship training in trauma and surgical care at the University of Tennessee-Memphis College of Medicine. His fellowship was conducted at the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis, one of the busiest trauma centers in the nation. Dr. Katsis specializes in bariatric surgery.

Dr. Christopher Cole, DO

Dr. Christopher L. Cole is a general surgeon in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including St. Francis Hospital-Tulsa and Bailey Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences - Tulsa and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Christopher Cole received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences - Tulsa .

Dr. Geoffrey Chow, MD

Dr. Chow specializes in management of gastrointestinal disease and general surgery problems with the least invasive methods possible. He utilizes enhanced recovery pathways to minimize pain and make patient recovery as easy as possible. He believes that keeping patients fully informed throughout all stages of care and ensuring patients are involved in their healthcare decisions is of critical importance. Dr. Geoffrey Chow completed his internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and fellowship at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Zhamak Khorgami, MD

Dr. Khorgami is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery . He obtained his medical degree from Tehran University and completed a General Surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma–Tulsa. He has completed fellowships in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Miami and the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Khorgami is extensively published in general surgery and weight loss surgery. Dr. Zhamak Khorgami complete his schooling at Tehran University of Medical Sciences Graphic and degree from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Dr. William Hanner, DO

Dr. Hanner is trained in general surgery for a broad range of benign and malignant conditions. He specializes in endoscopy and minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery. He also performs a variety of procedures in the office. Dr. William Hanner undergraduate from University Of Oklahoma and internship from Oklahoma State University Medical Center.  

Dr. Stephen Bruns, MD

Dr. Stephen Bruns, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field.Dr. Stephen Bruns, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center medical school in 1997. He is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Bruns did his schooling at the University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center and University Of Oklahoma College of Medicine Tulsa.

Dr. Brandon Varnell, MD

Dr. Brandon Varnell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center medical school in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bailey Medical Center and Oklahoma Surgical Hospital. Dr. Brandon Varnell did his schooling from University of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center and completing a fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center that focused on minimally invasive surgery and advanced laparoscopy techniques.

Dr. Nathan Roberts, DO

Dr. Nathan Roberts, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northeastern Health System and Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Dr. Roberts did his graduation from Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Biochemistry: Washington Jefferson College, Washington, PA, 2005 and General Surgery Residency: Oklahoma State University Medical Center, Tulsa, OK, 2014.

Dr. Michael Thomas, MD

Dr. Thomas is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Michael Thomas completed his schooling from the University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences and residency at the University of Kansas School Of Medicine.

Dr. Luis Gorospe, MD

Dr. Luis Gorospe, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tulsa, OK. He is affiliated with Wagoner Community Hospital. Dr. Gorospe received his medical degree from Manila Central University College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr. Lawrence Brotherton, MD

Dr. Lawrence Brotherton interests include endoscopy as well as a wide array of both open and laparoscopic general surgery procedures as well as emergency and trauma surgery. He has attending physician privileges at St. John Medical Center, St. John Owasso, St. John Broken Arrow, and Claremore Regional Hospital. Dr. Brotherton is an associate member of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, where he serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Lawrence Brotherton graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana in 1995. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas in 1999, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. From 1999-2004, Dr. Brotherton trained as a resident in general surgery at the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program based at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and was a Chief Resident there from 2003-2004.