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Photo of Raul Mirande, M.D. Raul Mirande, M.D.
2200 Bryant Williams Dr. .
Second Floor
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 880-2838
Fax: (541) 883-2250
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ASBS LAP-BAND
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General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  50
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  60
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Duodenal Switch (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Fobi Pouch GB, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes. Based on symptoms, Preop ultrasound

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  11 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  8 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  8 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)
Open   15   0-1 8   3-4
Lap   440 4 1 8 1 hour(s) 30 minutes 1.8
Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD w/DS)
Open   9   0-1 5   3-5
LAP-BAND®
    88   1-2 6 1 hour(s) 0 minutes 0-1
Revisions
Open   7   0-1 6 3 hour(s) 0 minutes 4-6
Lap   3         1-2
Additional Experience:  Laparoscopic Groin and abdominal wall Hernia repair, Colectomy, Splenectomy, Hysterectomy, Ovarian tumor/cyst removal, bile duct repair, adhesion removal/excision, appendectomy, cholecystectomy (gallbladder), bladder surgery, colorectal prolapse repair, fundoplication (wrap to prevent heartburn), abdominal tumor removal, etc

Education and Training
Medical School:  University Of California, San Francisco (graduated 1990)
Residency:  Loyola University Medical Center, Foster McGraw – Maywood, IL (finished 1995)

Specialized Training:
Name: open vertical banded gastroplasty
Date: 90-95
Training Covered: Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: open and laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Date: May 02
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Ethicon-Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Date: 2000
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: UCSF, Advanced Laparoscopy
Date: 1999
Training Covered: Laparoscopy
 
Name: Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Date: 2001
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Date: 10/05
Training Covered: Laparoscopy
 
Name: Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Date: 11/05
Training Covered: Laparoscopy
 
Name: Lap Band
Date: 2002
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Mirande as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospital:
Merle West - Klamath Falls, OR

Diplomas and Certificates
Dr. Mirande has registered the following diplomas and certificates with us:
Certificate- Residency
Diploma- Medical School

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.
Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
Accurate as of: 6/15/03 (Verified – 7/21/03)
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Licensee Name:      Raul Ari Mirande	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     MD19229	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            2850 Daggett Street
City, State, Zip:   Klamath Falls, Oregon  97601 
Orig. License Date: 04/14/1995 (issue date)		
Education:          University of California/ San Francisco School of Medicine
                     San Francisco, California
Residency:          Foster McGaw Hospital/ Loyola Medical Center
                     Maywood, Illinois 
	
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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:

     Ethicon’s Boone Course in 2000.
     Dr. Richard Gamelli Clinic in 1995.
     Dr. Latham Flanagan and Dr. Ken Welker in 2001.
     University of California/ San Francisco School of Medicine in 2000.
       

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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:

Dr. Mirande was born and raised in Champaign, Illinois, graduated from the 
University of Illinois and then attended the University of California, San 
Francisco School of Medicine where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. 
He received his residency and internship at Foster McGaw Hospital, Loyola 
Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois where he received his initial bariatric 
training. He is a Board Certified General Surgeon, Fellow of the American 
College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Society for Bariatric 
Surgery. Dr. Mirande specializes in general surgery, laparoscopic surgery 
and bariatric surgery.

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ASBS Member
(Verified – 7/21/03)

AMA Member
(Verified- 7/21/03)

ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Terri H., on 7/21/03.)


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