Bariatric Surgeon Profile - James A. Sapala M.D.

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James A. Sapala M.D.
8714 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Phone: (718) 630-7522
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General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	100
Minimum Age for Patients:	18
Maximum Age for Patients:	65
Surgery Types Performed:	RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Fobi Pouch GB, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes. Inflamation or stones present

Memberships

ASBS (Regular Member)
AMA
ABS

Clinical Experience

Bariatric Surgery:

25 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		>4000		10	19	1 hour(s) 0 minutes	2.1

Education and Training

Medical School:	University Of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI (graduated 1970)
Medical School:	Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit, MI (graduated 1975)

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

Detroit Receiving Hospital & University Health Ctr - Detroit, MI
St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital- NE Campus - Detroit, MI
Harper Hospital (Cori Center) - Detroit, MI
Victory Memorial - Brooklyn, NY
Garden City Hospital - Garden City, MI
saint vincents - New York, NY
Addison - Addison, MI
Lutheran Hospital - Brooklyn, NY

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Consumer & Industry Services
Bureau of Health Services
(State of Michigan)
Accurate as of: 2/17/03 (verified – 2/17/03)
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Licensee Name:      James A. Sapala	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     4301030372	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            3333 Spring Arbor Rd. Suite #100	
City, State, Zip:   Jackson, MI  49209
Orig. License Date: 9/20/1971 (issue date)		
Education:          University of Michigan –Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Received specialized training in laparoscopic techniques in:
        
           End to Size, and End to End Jejuna Ileal Bypass Techniques 

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ASBS Member
(Verified – 2/17/03)

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

AMA Member
(Verified - 2/17/03)

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