LaparoscopicUmbilicalorVentralHerniaRepair near Washington, DC

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: 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: Joseph Greene, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in bariatric and general surgery with Capital Surgical Associates in Reston, Virginia, and is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Greene earned his Doctor of Medicine at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. He then completed his residency in general surgery with MedStar Health Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., and a bariatric, robotic, and advanced laparoscopic surgery fellowship at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to his medical training, he earned a Master of Business Administration in Health Sector Management and Policy from University of Miami. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greene is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and Spanish and has proficiency in Hebrew. He specializes in advanced, minimally-invasive and robotic surgical techniques for weight loss, hernia repair, reflux (GERD), and stomach and gallbladder conditions. Dr. Greene travels the country teaching surgical techniques to other specialists and currently serves on the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Access to Care Committee to expand access to obesity treatment services nationwide. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. Dr. Greene has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and international conferences on many topics related to bariatric, robotic, and general surgery. As one of the top weight loss specialists in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, he was recognized as a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine in 2021, 2022, and 2023.When Dr. Greene isn't taking care of patients, he stays active with his wife and son and enjoys Peloton spin cycling, bicycling, distance running, and altitude hiking. In addition, his hobbies also include automotive repair.