Banner Gateway Medical Center is proud to introduce our bariatric surgeons, all of whom are trained in the latest techniques for weight-loss surgery.
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David Podkameni, MD
Dr. Podkameni serves as the Medical Director of the Banner Gateway Bariatric Center. He completed his laparoscopy/minimally invasive training at the Cleveland Clinic. He has authored several medical and surgical textbooks and papers. |
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Rob Schuster, MD
Dr. Schuster received his medical degree from the University of Colorado, and completed residency training in general surgery at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and a fellowship as a clinical instructor in minimally invasive surgery at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. |
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Al Chen, MD
Dr. Chen received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, completed residency training at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, served as a trauma surgeon at Luke Air Force Base, and completed a fellowship in bariatrics/advanced laparoscopy at Carolinas Medical Center. |