Steven Slikkers Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

BACKGROUND

8 yr in Bariatrics

8 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

5+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

40% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 65

PERFORMS

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

ASSOCIATED WITH

Grand Traverse Surgery, P.C.
Bariatric Center

Munson Medical Center
Bariatric Center

WORKS WITH

David Kam
M.D.

Michael Nizzi
D.O.,F.A.C.O.S.

Roche Featherstone
M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Background

8 yr in Bariatrics

8 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

5+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

40% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 65

Performs

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Associated With

Grand Traverse Surgery, P.C.
Bariatric Center

Munson Medical Center
Bariatric Center

Works With

David Kam
M.D.

Michael Nizzi
D.O.,F.A.C.O.S.

Roche Featherstone
M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Years of Experience

Bariatric Surgery: 8
Laparoscopic Surgery: 8
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: 5+

Practice Details

Reason for Min/Max Patient Age: Clinical
Removes Gallbladder? Sometimes
Reason for Gallbladder Removal: If clinically indicated.

Procedures Performed

Method	Currently Performing	Total Surgeries	Lap-to-Open Conversions	Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	Average O.R. Stay Time	Average Hospital Stay
LAP-BAND
Laparoscopic		173		2-3	3+	45	1
Roux-en-Y
Open		23		1	5+	0	3
Laparoscopic		186		3	5+	90	2
Revision
Open					5+	0
Laparoscopic						120	3
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic		18			2+	60	2

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