Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki, MD
Dr. Babak Moein, MD, FACS is one of the very few surgeons in the country that is dual fellowship trained in minimally invasive surgery as well as cosmetic aesthetic and...
Dr. Ara Keshishian, MD
Dr. Ara Keshishian and the team at Central Valley Bariatrics have an opportunity to change how people feel about themselves, increase their health, self-esteem Dr. Keshishian earned a BS in...
Dra. Itzel Fernández
Dra. Itzel Fernández is a specialist in bariatric and weight loss surgery in Mexico City, dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions to obesity and associated illnesses for local and international patients....
Dr. Alan Wittgrove, MD
Dr. Alan Wittgrove has served as a staff surgeon at Naval Hospitals in the Philippines, and Bremerton, Washington, and on the surgical teaching staff at San Diego Naval Hospital. Dr....
Dr. Luis Pasten
Dr. Luis Pasten speciality is his endless dedication towards improving patient care and comfort. Doctor Pasten currently operates at his own facility, ORC whom his family designed and built themselves...
Dr. David Davtyan, MD
Dr. David Davtyan’s experience treating difficult cancers is one of the reasons he’s been such a successful weight loss surgeon. Dr. Davtyan achieved his medical degree from the esteemed UCLA...
Dr. Karen Hanna, MD
Dr. Karen Hanna joins the practice after a very successful career in the U.S. Navy reaching the rank of Captain. While serving in the military. Dr. Hanna completed a fellowship...
Dr. Miguel Rojas, MD
Dr. Miguel Rojas is an esteemed Bariatric and Laparoscopic surgeon. He is also a member of many medical associations including the Medical Association with over 23 years of experience. Dr....
Dr. David Buchin
Dr. David Buchin is the founder of both LI Obesity Surgery, and the bariatric program at Huntington Hospital, where he serves as the Director of Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Buchin earned...
Dr. Toniann Balistreri
Dr. Toniann enjoys educating, motivating and being the cheerleader that patients want and need during their weight loss journey and after. Dr. Toniann Balistreri did her Medical School for Delaware...
Dr. Jon Leung, DO
Dr. Leung was born in Hong Kong and is fluent in Cantonese. He grew up locally in Valley Stream, Long Island. Dr. Leung is very passionate about many things in...
Dr. Hesham Atwa, MD
Dr. Hesham Atwa is the senior surgeon at Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors with more than 19 years of experience in Advanced Laparoscopic, Open and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Atwa is graduated...
Dr. Arif Ahmad, MD
Dr. Arif Ahmad MD, FRCS, FACS is recognized as one of America’s top surgeons. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery. This cutting-edge surgery is done with small incisions and minimal...
Dr. Scott J. Belsley, MD
Dr. Belsley has pioneered new surgical techniques and applications for robotic surgery. He routinely collaborates with oncological surgeons to expand the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery. Dr. Scott Belsley...
Dr. Ghaith Khair
Dr. Khair joined Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors in November 2019 coming from St Agnes Hospital in Baltimore where he completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in one...
Dr. Piotr J. Gorecki, MD
Dr. Piotr Gorecki was the first surgeon in the Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island area to introduce laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive techniques to obesity surgery. Dr. Gorecki is graduated...
Dr. Eric Sommer, MD
Dr. Eric Sommer, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Cortlandt Manor, NY. Dr. Sommer is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Sommer completed a residency at Boston University Medical...
Dr. Subhash Kini, MD
Dr. Kini is the Director of the Institute of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Icahn...
Dr. Mitchell S. Roslin, MD
Dr. Roslin is frequently asked by private bariatric practices all over the country to teach established surgeons new techniques and procedures. Recently, Dr. Roslin has served as invited faculty and...
Dr. Paul Thodiyil, MD
Dr. Thodiyil is Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and offers a comprehensive range of services for weight loss surgery, including revision surgery. Dr. Thodiyil...
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