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Bariatric weight loss surgery  w/David Podkameni, MD

Banner Gateway Medical Center believes a critical part of excellent patient care is education. We encourage patients to ask questions and learn more about their health.

Here are topics covered by Banner Gateway Medical Center experts and for a more comprehensive list of topics, please go to Ask the Expert:

• Bariatric Surgery
• General Health
• Maternity
•  Nutrition
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Women's health
• Your health care

 Bariatric Surgery

• Bariatric Surgery Featuring David Podkameni, MD

 General Health

• How can I prevent from getting C-diff again? Featuring Mankanwal Sachdev, MD
• What is deep vein thrombosis? Featuring Dave Edwards, MD
• Minimally invasive surgery  Featuring: Rob Schuster, MD
• Are high SPF sunscreens worth it? Featuring Mark Gimbel, MD
• ShinglesFeaturing Melody Rodarte, D.O.
• Shingles Featuring: Melody Rodarte, D.O.

Maternity

• C-section and sit-ups Featuring Cilfford Goodman, MD

 Nutrition

• Limiting salt in my diet Featuring Heather Metell, Anne Lougher

Orthopedics

• Is it possible to get an ankle replacement? Featuring Jason Lake, MD
• Plantar fasciitis Featuring Jason Lake, MD
• Are flip-flops and sandals bad for my feet? Featuring Jason Lake, MD
• Sprained ankles Featuring Jason Lake, MD
• Why is my heel sore? Featuring Jason Lake, MD

  Pediatrics

• Hospital tests for newborns Featuring Louis Iorio, MD

Women's health

• Your first OB/Gyn appointment Featuring Scott Partridge, MD
• MRIs and breast-cancer detection: Featuring David Russell, MD 
• Mammography recommendations: Featuring David Russell, MD
• Breast Screening and Mammogram  Featuring David Russell, MD
• Breast MRI  Featuring David Russell, MD
• Acupuncture and pregnancy Featuring Renee Pierce
• Menopause Featuring Anu Natakki, MD
• Interstitial Cystitis Featuring Mohammed Akl, MD
• Treatments for overactive bladder Featuring Mohammed Akl, MD
• Types of urinary incontience Featuring Mohammed Akl, MD

 Your health care

• Helping prepare elderly parents for a hospital stay Featuring Sandeep Sachdeva, MD
• Keeping well-informed during your hospital stay Featuring Carmen Oliveras, MD
• Preparing for your discharge Featuring John Rooney, MD
• Staying well informed while in the hospital   Featuring: Marjorie Bessel, MD
• Your medical home Featuring John Rooney, MD
• Medical Home Concept of Care  Featuring: John Rooney, MD