Bariatric Surgeon Profile - Carlos A. Ferrari M.D.

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Carlos A. Ferrari M.D.
915 Gessner
Suite # 375
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 864-5487
Fax: (713) 864-4872
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Dr. Ferrari is a board certified surgeon, with extensive experience in Bariatric Surgery. His practice is a dedicated to a personalized high quality patient care. He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric procedures: Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (Roux-En-Y), Lap Band, Laparoscopic Revision of previous failed gastric surgery, Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, Duodenal Switch and Laparoscopic General Surgery. All surgeries are performed in hospitals certified as CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. The bariatric program at these hospitals offer the most competitive prices for laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Lapband for patients without insurance coverage, Free Seminars and Free Support Programs.

General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	98
Minimum Age for Patients:	18
Maximum Age for Patients:	?
Surgery Types Performed:	RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Lap), VBG (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes. If Ultrasound is postive for Gallstones

Memberships

ASBS (Regular Member)
SAGES
ABS

Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery:	17 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:	12 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:	9 Years Experience

	Planned Start Date	Surgeries Performed To Date		Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
	Planned Start Date	Total Surgeries	Lap-to-Open Conversion	Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes)	Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open		600			9	1 hour(s) 30 minutes	2.5
Lap		>1600	32	6	7	1 hour(s) 30 minutes	2.
LAP-BAND^®
		>200			2	0 hour(s) 35 minutes	1
Revisions
Lap		>106	2	1	4	1 hour(s) 30 minutes	3-4
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
		>6			1	2 hour(s) 0 minutes	3

Additional Experience:

Laparoscopic Revision of a Vertical Band Gastroplasty converted into a Roux En Y Gastric Bypass

Education and Training

Medical School:	National University Of Cordoba – Cordoba, Argentina (graduated 1972)
Residency:	Maimonides Hospital – Brooklyn, NY (finished 1981)

Specialized Training:

Name:	University of Texas,
Date:	2001
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Date:	1999
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	University of CA, San Fran
Date:	1996
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Name:	International College of Surgeons
Date:	1992
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Ferrari as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center - Houston, TX
Cypress Fairbanks - Houston--dup--, TX
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center - Houston--dup--, TX
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center - Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann Hospital, Memorial City - , TX

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Texas Department of Health Professions 
Accurate as of: 07/07/05
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Licensee Name:      Carlos A. Ferrari 
License Status:     Active	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            1631 North Loop West  Ste 530
City, State, Zip:   Houston, TX 77008
		
Education:          National University Of Cordoba
                    Cordoba, Argentina
Residency:          Maimonides Hospital -- Brooklyn, NY 

Intership:          Monmouth Medical Center -- NJ

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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:
        Universaity of Texas -- Southwestern Med Center, Dallas
        Mount Sinai School of Medicine
        University of CA, San Francisco
        International College of Surgeons
        
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