Bariatric Surgeon Profile - Eric S. Schlesinger, M.D., F.A.C.S

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Eric S. Schlesinger, M.D., F.A.C.S
20950 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 380
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: (480) 419-2280
Fax: (480) 991-6615
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About Dr. Schlesinger

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Membership: American College of Surgeons ACS

Below is a video clip to help you get to know Dr. Schlesinger better. In this video, Dr. Schlesinger discusses weight loss surgery as a treatment for obesity.

General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	100
Minimum Age for Patients:	18
Maximum Age for Patients:	60+
Surgery Types Performed:	RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Open), Lap Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, StomaphyX, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes. cif clinically indicated

Memberships

ASBS (Regular Member)
AMA
ABS

Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery:	18 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:	10 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:	3 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		2400		4	9		2-3
Lap		>75	1	2	3	3 hour(s) 0 minutes	2
LAP-BAND^® (LAP)
Lap (Lap Band)		>75		3	2.5	1 hour(s) 0 minutes
Revisions
Open		115			9	3 hour(s) 0 minutes	1-3
StomaphyX
		>10

Education and Training

Medical School:	University Of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, PA (graduated 1980)
Medical School:	Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center – Los Angeles, CA (graduated 1985)
Residency:	L.A. County/USC – Los Angeles, CA (finished 1985)

Specialized Training:

Name:	endoluminal surgery (Stomaphyx)
Date:	7/25/07
Training Covered:

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

Barix Clinics (NW Suburban Com. Hospital) - Belvidere, IL
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Campus (COE) - Scottsdale, AZ
Barix Clinics of AZ - Scottsdale, AZ
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (COE) - Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley Hospital - Paradise Valley, AZ
Saint Lukes Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

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Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Accurate as of: 2/17/03 (verified - 2/17/03)
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Licensee Name:      Eric Stuart Schlesinger	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     36097544	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            1625 South State Street	
City, State, Zip:   Belvedere, IL  61008
Orig. License Date: 3/27/98		
Education:          University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residency:          Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center
                     Los Angeles, California
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ASBS Member
(Verified 2/17/03)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Clarissa @ 6169,  on 2/17/03)

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