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Photo of Michael W. Blaney, M.D. Michael W. Blaney, M.D.
2101 Central Avenue
Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: (706) 481-7298
Fax: (706) 481-7971
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Dr. Blaney received his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy, West Point and his medical degree at Emory University. He went on to complete his surgical training at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and spent the next four years in the Army as a staff surgeon at Fort Benning Georgia. Dr. Blaney is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. He has special interests in advanced laparoscopy, endoscopy, weight loss surgery and reflux disease.

In the bariatric field he offers a wide variety of surgery options ranging from LapBand, Realize Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Through his bariatric program, he helps guide patients in making an informed decision on what surgery may work best for them. Come join us at one of our informational seminars to find out what options are available to you.

Please direct calls to Trinity Bariatric and Weight Loss Center 706-481-7298, the center is located at 1500 Johns Road Suite 3 Augusta, Ga. 30904

General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  75
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  None
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, StomaphyX
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. When gallstones are present before surgery

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  10 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  10 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  5 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)
Lap   150 2 2 4 2 hour(s) 0 minutes 2-3
LAP-BAND® (LAP)
Lap (Lap Band)   150   2-3 2 1 hour(s) 0 minutes 1
Revisions
Open   5          
Lap   5          
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
  4/2008 2          
StomaphyX
  4/2008            

Education and Training
Medical School:  Emory University School of Medicine – Atlanta, GA (graduated 1994)
Residency:  Eisenhower Army Medical Center – Augusta, GA (finished 1999)


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