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Bariatric Surgery/Expert Profile

John Pilcher, MD

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer medically oriented questions about bariatric surgery including: patient selection, preparation for surgery, differences between types of bariatric surgery, aftercare following bariatric surgery. I can answer detailed questions about gastric bypass, Lap-Band, gastric sleeve, and revision bariatric surgery. I am only somewhat familiar with Biliopancreatic diversion. I am not prepared to answer insurance or other financial questions related to bariatric surgery.

Experience in the area

I have been a practicing bariatric surgeon since 1995. About 85% of my current practice consists of bariatric surgery, including all of the above procedures except biliopancreatic diversion. I am the senior surgeon of a 5-surgeon group. I am recognized among surgeons and other medical professionals as the most experienced bariatric surgeon in my region.

Organizations

Fellow of American College of Surgeons Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Education/Credentials

BA in Biochemistry - University of Virginia Medical Degree - University of Virginia Surgical Residency - University of Virginia

Awards and Honors

Alpha Omega Alpha

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Jennifer	11/09/09	10	10	10	10
Tina	10/15/09	10	10	10	10	Quick response helped settle my fears of .....
Pam	09/30/09	10	10	10	10	thank you very much for the quick .....
Erick	09/27/09	10	10	10	10	Dr. P, Thanks for you sharing your .....
Lorena.	09/25/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for the quick response and .....

Recent Answers from John Pilcher, MD

2009-11-16 weight gain:

Amy, It sounds like you had a gastric bypass procedure. Later weight gain is unfortunately common, but not inevitable. There are two main techniques for evaluating the gastric pouch, the outlet stoma

2009-11-08 Single Kidney bariatric surgery:

Terry, Once your doctors can be reasonably certain that you are free of kidney cancer and that you have a low risk of recurrence, I would say that the single remaining kidney is a factor in FAVOR of a

2009-11-06 Gastric Sleeve after Lap Band:

Jennifer, You are right that this is a distressing situation. Most people who have a Band are very happy with it, because of how it helps them get their weight under better control. Nevertheless,

2009-11-02 lap band consideration:

Kimberly, It sounds to me like you are a great candidate for a bariatric surgical procedure. What I mean by that is that you are working hard to inform yourself, you are currently fit in spite of obesity

2009-10-26 gastric sleeve post op care:

Diana, The best person to answer your diet and restriction questions is your surgeon, so I really must direct you to him/her for your specific dates. I think I am safe to say that it is a long shot

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