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Photo of David Von Rueden, M.D. David Von Rueden, M.D.
3421 Benson Avenue
Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: (410) 368-3003
Fax: (410) 368-3030
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General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  90
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  varies
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. If gallstones, gallbladder removed at time of Bariatric Procedure. If acute symptons, cholecystectomy at any time.

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  15 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  5 Years Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Lap   500 3 4 5 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2
LAP-BAND®
    175   2 3 0 hour(s) 1 minutes Out Pt.
Other
Robiotic Gastric Bypass   25          
Additional Experience:  - Certified Robotic Surgeon

Education and Training
Medical School:  University of Wisconsin – Madison Wisconsin (graduated 1974)
Residency:  Medical College of Virginia/Lankenau Hospital – Richmond, VA/Philadelphia, PA (finished 1981)
Fellowship:  Brigham and Women's Hospital – Boston, Mass (finished 1982)

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. von Rueden as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
Franklin Square - Baltimore, MD
Lankenau Hospital - Wynnewood, PA
Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Towson, MD
Harford Memorial Hospital - Havre de Grace, MD
Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Towson--dup--, MD


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