Frank H. Chae Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS
BACKGROUND
9 yr Experience
13 yr in Bariatrics
14 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
100% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 80
PERFORMS
Adjustable Gastric Band
Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication
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9 yr Experience
13 yr in Bariatrics
14 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
100% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 80
Adjustable Gastric Band
Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication









Years of Experience
- 9
- 13
- 14
- 13
Practice Details
- Clinical
- Sometimes
- When medically 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 | |
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Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication |
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Laparoscopic |
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vBloc |
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Laparoscopic |
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Roux-en-Y |
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Open |
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>100 | <1 | 13 | 0 | 4 | ||
Laparoscopic |
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>1200 | 6-8 | 13 | 102 | 2.1 | ||
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty |
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Open |
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6 | <1 | 9 | 0 | |||
Laparoscopic |
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2 | <1 | 8 | 0 | |||
LAP-BAND |
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Laparoscopic |
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>500 | 2-4 | 10 | 40 | <1 | ||
REALIZE Band |
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Laparoscopic |
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>200 | 2-4 | 5 | 40 | <1 | ||
Adjustable Gastric Band |
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Laparoscopic |
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Revision |
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Open |
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50 | <1 | 11 | 180 | 4 | ||
Laparoscopic |
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15 | <1 | 10 | 120 | 3 | ||
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy |
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Laparoscopic |
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>20 | <1 | 3 | <1 |
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