General Surgeon vs. Gastroenterologist, vs. other

[ral1012 1]

What type of doctor is best suited to perform the lapband surgery? Should I be looking for a general surgeon, a gastroenterologist, someone else?

Thanks!

[megamomnj 334]

Search Bariatric Surgeon for our area and you should get some results

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[Kime-lou 648]

You want a doctor with Bariatic certification. My doctor holds a miminally invasive general surgery and bariatic sugery certification. I read up my docs in my area and he seemed to have the most experience and the most publications- meaning he is still learning and on the for front.

Once you get some names in the area- google them. You could be surprised what you can find.

[kll724 3,055]

I agree, you should seek out an experienced Bariatric surgeon. Mine has done hundreds over the last 5 years. Mine, also, happens to do other type surgeries, such as gall bladder. Bets wishes on your search

[KAATNS 1,473]

Mine is a general surgeon but specializes in Bariatric surgery.