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Michel K. Stephan, M.D., F.A.C.S., a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, specializes in bariatric surgery, providing patients with weight loss surgery options, including adjustable gastric banding and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG). Dr. Stephan completed his General Surgery Residency at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania / Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1980. He completed a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in 1981. He has been in pricate practice in Mesquite, Texas since 1981.
Dr. Stephan considers weight loss surgery to be one of the most beneficial and rewarding operations a surgeon can perform. The possibility of helping patients to cure or significantly improve their obesity related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes or sleep apnea, as well as adding years to their longevity is tremendously fulfilling. During his career, he has maintained experience in all aspects of general surgery including thyroid, breast surgery, gallbladder, gastrointestinal and colon cancer surgery. However, his keenest interest has been to embrace the tremendous benefits of advanced laparoscopy for virtually all abdominal operations.
Dr. Stephan is a member of several medical organizations including the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Fellow American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association and Texas Medical Association.
drstephan@texas-surgery.com
General Information
| Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: |
40 |
| Minimum Age for Patients: |
18 |
| Maximum Age for Patients: |
70 |
| Surgery Types Performed: |
Lap Band, AGB - Other |
| Gall Bladder Removal: |
Sometimes. When they are experiencing abdominal pain, if sonogram shows postive will remove. |
Memberships
Clinical Experience
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
25 Years Experience |
| Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: |
8 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® |
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750+ |
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1 hour(s) 0 minutes | 5 hours |
| Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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1 hour(s) 0 minutes | 1 night |
| Additional Experience: |
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Dallas County Medical Society
Texas Medical Association |
Education and Training
| Medical School: |
American University of Beirut – Beruit, Lebannon (graduated 1970) |
| Residency: |
Conemaugh Valley Hospital/Temple University – Johnstown, PA (finished 1980) |
| Fellowship: |
Baylor College of Medicine – Houston ,TX (finished 1981) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Inamed- Bio Enterics |
| Date: | 12/03 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Inamed- Bio Enterics |
| Date: | 06/04 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Inamed- Bio Enterics |
| Date: | 06/05 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Presby Hospital |
| Date: | 12/95 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy |
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| Name: | Education Design Advanced Laparoscopy |
| Date: | 11/91 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy |
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| Name: | Inamed- Bio Enterics - Advanced Training - LapBand |
| Date: | 10/05 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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