Roche Featherstone Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

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BACKGROUND

4+ yr in Bariatrics

16 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

3+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

40% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 65

PERFORMS

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

ASSOCIATED WITH

Grand Traverse Surgery, P.C.
Bariatric Center

Munson Medical Center
Bariatric Center

WORKS WITH

David Kam
M.D.

Michael Nizzi
D.O.,F.A.C.O.S.

Steven Slikkers
M.D.

Background

4+ yr in Bariatrics

16 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

3+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

40% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 65

Performs

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Associated With

Grand Traverse Surgery, P.C.
Bariatric Center

Munson Medical Center
Bariatric Center

Works With

David Kam
M.D.

Michael Nizzi
D.O.,F.A.C.O.S.

Steven Slikkers
M.D.

Years of Experience

Bariatric Surgery: 4+
Laparoscopic Surgery: 16
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: 3+

Practice Details

Reason for Min/Max Patient Age: Clinical
Removes Gallbladder? Sometimes
Reason for Gallbladder Removal: If clinically 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
LAP-BAND
Laparoscopic		123		2-3	2+	45	1
Roux-en-Y
Open		105		1	5+	0	2
Laparoscopic		185		3	4+	75	2
Revision
Open						0
Laparoscopic						0
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic		21			1+

Member-supplied Procedures (not confirmed by surgeon)

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

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