LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Annapolis, MD

Biography: Denis J. Halmi, MD, FACS, Medical Director for Surgical Weight Loss Services, is a specialist in weight loss surgery and medical weight loss. He has helped thousands of patients reach their weight loss goals and regain their health. He has over 15 years of experience with the surgical treatment of morbid obesity and has performed more than 2,500 weight loss operations gaining special expertise in complex minimally invasive revisional weight loss surgery. Dr. Halmi is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.

Biography: Dr. Bayasi is committed to the well-being of his patients and believes that practicing the art of medicine is about establishing a connection with each individual patient. That provides not only a personal touch but also a thorough understanding of their healthcare needs. Dr. Bayasi always explains to his patients the pathophysiology of their disease and current standards of care so they are well informed and make the best possible decision together for their healthcare needs. Dr. Bayasi and the team at Surgical Consultants of Northern Virginia put a concerted effort to make patients feel comfortable, to feel that their questions are answered and concerns are addressed. Dr. Bayasi earned his medical degree at the University of Damascus. He then completed surgical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He continued his training by completing a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Louisville. He then joined the prestigious Georgetown University Medical School and served as an associate professor for nine years. When it comes to complicated diseases, Dr. Bayasi practices a multidisciplinary approach. This means involving other specialties to make sure patients get the best treatment option available. Dr. Bayasi specializes in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Outside of his practice, Dr. Bayasi enjoys playing tennis, hiking, spending time outdoors and traveling with his family.

Biography: Dr. Eleisha Flanagan received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in general surgery from Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. and both her research and minimally invasive clinical fellowship at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Flanagan also recently served as a surgical skills instructor at the UNC School of Medicine. She is a member of a multitude of committees and organizations including the American College of Surgery, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Women in Surgery, and more.