Kent Sasse Bariatric Surgeon M.D., MPH, FACS, FASCRS, FASMBS
20 yr Experience
26 yr in Bariatrics
22 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
22 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
60% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 13
Max Age of Patient is 80
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
20 yr Experience
26 yr in Bariatrics
22 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
22 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
60% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 13
Max Age of Patient is 80
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
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About MeDr. Kent Sasse founded International Metabolic Institute to bring forward to individuals the state-of-the-art medical and scientific principles of physiologic weight reduction. Dr. Sasse is the author of numerous books and publications, and a featured speaker nationally in the field of weight reduction, bariatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Sasse completed his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of California San Diego where he graduated cum laude. He completed his medical education at the University of California San Francisco, where he was honored with several awards, including membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Society for top medical graduates in the country. He earned two Master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley, including a Master’s in Public Health stemming from research related to biostatistics and bioethics. He went on to complete Residency training in Surgery at the University of California San Francisco, where he focused on gastrointestinal surgery and physiology. He later completed Fellowship training at the Lahey Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts, before relocating to beautiful northern Nevada to develop his practice.In addition to funding and writing the content of the Sasse Guide Blog, Dr. Sasse founded Western Bariatric Institute, a nationally recognized surgical weight loss center and ASBS Center of Excellence, where he serves as medical director. Dr. Sasse dedicates himself to the compassionate, thoughtful, and individualized care of the patient. He has written and pursues several IRB-approved research protocols regarding weight loss and weight loss surgery. He lectures frequently at the University of Nevada School of Medicine on topics related to weight reduction and obesity. As founder and Medical Director of iMetabolic, Dr. Sasse brings a wealth of experience in the field to the development of the highest quality medically-supervised weight reduction program. He and the outstanding medical faculty of iMetabolic dedicate themselves to the highest levels of compassionate medicine, scientific evidence, and customer service.Languages - Bilingual — English and Spanish Current Positions. Renown Regional Medical Center Bariatric Medical Director; MBSAQIP National Accreditation. University of Nevada; School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology & Cell Biology. K Sasse Surgical Associates; Founder, Medical Director. ACeLL Corporation; Scientific Advisory Board Member. International Metabolic Institute; Founder, Medical Director. University of Nevada, Reno; School of Medicine, Advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Cadaver Faculty. Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners; Surgical Case Review Expert. Obesity Prevention Foundation; Founder, Managing MemberHospitals | Surgery Centers. Northern Nevada Medical Center; Attending Surgeon. Renown Regional Medical Center; Bariatric Medical Director; Attending Surgeon. Renown South Meadows; Attending Surgeon. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center; Attending Surgeon. Surgery Center of Reno (SCOR); Attending Surgeon. Tahoe Pacific Hospital; Attending Surgeon. Quail Surgery Center; Attending Surgeon
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Latest Reviews See all 60 reviewsHeatherhere on March 3, 2015
I was a self pay and I chose Dr Sasse to perform VSG. Im happy I went with him I felt that he was the best surgeon. I meet with him 2 times before surgery and never saw him again. I read in another post More...
1healingspirit on July 20, 2014Making the decision to have gastric sleeve surgery was the 2nd best decision I have ever made. Selecting Dr Sasse to be my doctor was the best decision. The warmth and kindness he and his staff exude started with the seminar and has followed through More...
DrearyLane on July 16, 2014I attended a seminar on Weight Loss Surgery given by Dr. Sasse in March of 2013. He was very knowledgeable and answered a lot of questions that I had about the specific types of Bariatric Surgery. In January 2014 I made an appointment to start More...
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LocationReno, NV 89502