LaparoscopicGastricBypassSurgery near Washington, DC

Biography: Dr. Ziesat is an advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeon. She completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Maryland, where she received specialized training in diseases of the stomach and esophagus, bariatrics, hernia repair, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Her areas of interest include: GERD Hiatal/Paraesophageal hernia Achalasia Laparoscopic hernia repair Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery

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.

Care Philosophy: I am passionate about doing surgery in new and innovative ways that use the least invasive techniques available. Smaller incisions lead to less pain and quicker recovery time so that my patients can be back on their feet as quickly as possible. Not only do I provide my patients with cutting edge minimally invasive surgery, I also treat patients and their families with care and compassion.