General Information
| Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: |
35 |
| Minimum Age for Patients: |
21 |
| Maximum Age for Patients: |
65 |
| Surgery Types Performed: |
RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other |
| Gall Bladder Removal: |
Never. Concerned with the risk of infecting the band |
Memberships
Clinical Experience
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
8 Years Experience |
| Bariatric Surgery: |
5 Years Experience |
| Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: |
5 Years Experience |
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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) |
| LAP-BAND® |
| |
|
191 |
|
2-3 |
4 |
0 hour(s) 45 minutes | 0-1 |
Education and Training
| Medical School: |
Indiana University – Indianapolis,IN (graduated 1992) |
| Residency: |
University of Colorado – Denver, Co (finished 1997) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Jeff Allen |
| Date: | 2003-2004 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Paul O' Brien |
| Date: | 2003 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
| |
| Name: | Charles E Halford |
| Date: | 1992-1997 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Ray as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospital:
Bloomington Hospital - Bloomington, IN
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