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Photo of Fernando Bonanni, M.D. Fernando Bonanni, M.D.
1235 Old York Road
Suite G-28
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: (215) 481-3500
Fax: (215) 481-3533
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General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  95
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  68
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Lap), Duodenal Switch (Open), Lap Band, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes.

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  12 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  8 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  7 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)
Open   245     7   3
Lap   662   6 7 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2
Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD w/DS)
Open   2         4
Lap   10   1   3 hour(s) 0 minutes 3
LAP-BAND® (LAP)
Lap (Lap Band)   142   2 5 2 hour(s) 0 minutes  
Revisions
Lap   35   1 7 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2
Additional Experience:  Maximum age for lap band patients is 68

Education and Training
Medical School:  Hahnemann University School of Medicine – Philadelphia, PA
Residency:  HealthEast Teaching Hospitals/Lehigh Valley Hosp – Allentown, PA

Specialized Training:
Name: Preceptorship
Date: Feb - Mar 2001
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Accurate as of: 06/14/04 (Verified – 06/14/04)
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Licensee Name:      Fernando Benito Bonanni, Jr.	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     MD048271L	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            2603 Keiser Blvd, Suite 104	
City, State, Zip:   Wyomissing, Pennsylvania  19610
Orig. License Date: 9/3/1992 (issue date)		
Education:          Hahnemann University School of Medicine 
                     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residency:          HealthEast Teaching Hospitals/Lehigh Valley Hospital
                     Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:
        
                    Preceptorship Program in 2001
       
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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:

Dr. Bonanni is a board certified general surgeon with a special interest
advanced laparoscopic surgery in morbid obesity, who is a member of the
American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

(Verified –06/14/04)

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ASBS Member
(Verified – 06/14/04)

AMA Member
(Verified- 06/14/04)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Terra H., on 06/14/04.)

SAGES Member
(Verified. Spoke with Stephanie H., on 06/14/04.)


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