Marc Rickford Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Marc S. Rickford, MD, FACS Medical Director of the Bariatric Care Center Chief of Surgery, Providence Hospital Member of the ASMBS Medical Education & Training:  Medical School: B.S. in Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, DC Board Certified General Surgery General Surgery Residency training: Howard University, Washington, DC Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Fellowship: Providence Hospital Washington, DC Professional Memberships and Associations:  Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS); Member of the American Medical Association Areas of Interest:  Bariatric and advance laparoscopic general surgery 8 years of experience with bariatric surgery with over 1,000 cases Services:  Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Laparoscopic Colectomy Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and Hiatal Hernia repair Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Inguinal and Femoral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Nephrectomy General surgery services Practice Philosophy: A multidisciplinary approach to weight loss surgery with the understanding that surgery is only a tool; and in order for patients to have lifelong success, lifestyle changes must be incorporated in the care plans Hobbies/Interests:  Avid sports fan of football and soccer; recreational golfer; diverse music lover; enjoys reading suspense thrillers