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Dr. Robert Pinnar has extensive experience, not only with Lap-Band surgery, but with all types of advanced laparoscopic surgery. He was one of the pioneers of laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Reston Hospital Center in 1989, and he has continued to remain at the forefront of advancements in laparoscopic surgery ever since, having performed over 4000 laparoscopic surgical procedures to date. He has been performing Lap-Band surgery since it was introduced at Reston Hospital by Pinnar Surgical Associates in 2003, and he was one of the first surgeons to be trained in this type of surgery in our area. Dr. Robert Pinnar has put together a team of professionals who have the most experience in the mid-Atlantic region in the care of the Lap-Band patient. His team has performed in excess of 7000 Lap-Band adjustments to date. Paul Marino, PA-C and Sue Anderson,RN are his clinicians who work with all patients both pre-operatively and post-operatively, lap band adjustments and all aspects of patient care. We participate with many insurance companies.
General Information
| Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: |
50 |
| Minimum Age for Patients: |
18 |
| Maximum Age for Patients: |
n/a |
| Surgery Types Performed: |
Lap Band, AGB - Other |
| Gall Bladder Removal: |
Sometimes. |
Memberships
Clinical Experience
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
20 Years Experience |
| Bariatric Surgery: |
4 Years Experience |
| Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: |
4 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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585 |
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3-4 |
5 |
1 hour(s) 0 minutes | OP |
| Additional Experience: |
Practicing General Surgery for past 35 years. Specializes in surgery for breast cancer, thyroid problems, hernia 's (inguinal and umbilical), gallbladder surgery and bariatric surgery. First do complete Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder removal in Northern Virginia area in 1989. |
Education and Training
| Medical School: |
New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry (graduated 1967) |
| Medical School: |
Georgetown University Hospital (graduated 1967) |
| Residency: |
Georgetown University Hospital (finished 1973) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Laparoscopic Placement of the Lap Band |
| Date: | 11/2002 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Bariatric Surgery Advanced Practice |
| Date: | June 16, 2007 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding |
| Date: | June 11,2007 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | Nutrition and Bariatric Surgery |
| Date: | June 11, 2007 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | ASBS Centers of Excellence |
| Date: | June 16, 2007 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
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Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Pinnar as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospital:
Reston Hospital Center - Reston, VA
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