John Pilcher Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

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BACKGROUND

15 yr Experience

17 yr in Bariatrics

18 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

95% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 14

Max Age of Patient is 70

PERFORMS

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

ASSOCIATED WITH

Sage Bariatric Institute
Bariatric Center

WORKS WITH

Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos
FACS, FASMBS

John J. Gonzalez, Jr.
Bariatric Surgeon

Allen Alvarez
M.D.

Monica Anz-Cavazos
MD

Bertha Rodarte-Luna
PH.D, P.L.P

Heidi Jensen
MS, RDN, LD, Program Dietitian

Background

15 yr Experience

17 yr in Bariatrics

18 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

95% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 14

Max Age of Patient is 70

Performs

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Associated With

Sage Bariatric Institute
Bariatric Center

Works With

Ramiro "Sonny" Cavazos
FACS, FASMBS

John J. Gonzalez, Jr.
Bariatric Surgeon

Allen Alvarez
M.D.

Monica Anz-Cavazos
MD

Bertha Rodarte-Luna
PH.D, P.L.P

Heidi Jensen
MS, RDN, LD, Program Dietitian

Years of Experience

Surgery After Residency: 15
Bariatric Surgery: 17
Laparoscopic Surgery: 18
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: 13

Practice Details

Reason for Min/Max Patient Age: Clinical
Removes Gallbladder? Sometimes
Reason for Gallbladder Removal: If gallstones are present.

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		348	0	0	11	30	0
Roux-en-Y
Open		420		0	20	75	2
Laparoscopic		1750	4	6	14	50	1
Revision
Open		129		0	10	100	2
Laparoscopic		222	6	1	8	80	2
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic		415	0	8	7	35	1

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