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Photo of James A. Sapala M.D. James A. Sapala M.D.
55 Medford Avenue
Suite D
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: (631) 687-5400
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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

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Clinical Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  25 Years Experience
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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   >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:
St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital- NE Campus - Detroit, MI
Victory Memorial - Brooklyn, NY
Lutheran Hospital - Brooklyn, NY

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.
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)