Donald A. Balder Bariatric Surgeon M.D.
BACKGROUND
8 yr Experience
12 yr in Bariatrics
14 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
12 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
80% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 73
ASSOCIATED WITH

8 yr Experience
12 yr in Bariatrics
14 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
12 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
80% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 73

Years of Experience
- 8
- 12
- 14
- 12
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- Based on findings/documentation after Ultra Sound.
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 | |
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LAP-BAND |
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Laparoscopic |
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400 | <2-3 | 5 | 45 | 0-1 | ||
Roux-en-Y |
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Open |
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100 | 12 | 0 | 2-3 | |||
Laparoscopic |
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800 | 3-4 | 12 | 90 | 2-3 | ||
Revision |
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Open | 20 | <1 | 5 | 180 | 2-3 | |||
Laparoscopic |
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35 | <1 | 5 | 90 | 2 |
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