Bariatric MedicineBariatric medicine deals with the problems of obesity using the surgical method. With the help of bariatric can be achieved weight reduction, as well as to treat severe cases of overweight. Operation is performed by doctors - professionals, professors, specializing in bariatric surgery.
- California, Fresno
Dr. Kelvin D Higa, MD works in
Fresno, California is a specialist in Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery and graduated David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles in 1983. Dr. Higa is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, Saint Agnes Medical Center and practicing for 40 years
Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Conditions
• Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
• Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
• Thymus Cancer
Procedures
• Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
• Esophagomyotomy
• Gastrectomy
• Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
• Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
• Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
• Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
Years Since Graduation
40
State License
California
Education & Training
Medical School
David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Graduated: 1983
Undergraduate School
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA, USA
Graduated: 1980
Residency Hospital
Valley Medical Center, General Surgery
Fresno, CA, USA
Year completed: 1988
Awards
1 American Hernia Society
2 American Society of Bariatric Surgery
3 Assistant Professor of Surgery
4 Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery
5 Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
6 Chief, Vascular Surgery Section (1989-1990)
7 Fresno-Madera Medical Society
8 National Faculty for Bariatric Surgery
9 Obesity Surgery
10 Surgical Obesity and Related Diseases
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Office Locations
Primary location
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates Medical Group, Inc. (ALSA)
205 East River Park Circle 460
California (CA)
Fresno
93720
Phone:(559) 261-4500
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Map & Directions
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates Medical Group, Inc. (ALSA), 205 East River Park Circle 460, Fresno, California (CA), 93720
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