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Amir Aryaie, M.D., FACS Years in practice: Three Education: M.D., Ross University School of Medicine; residency, The Jewish Hospital, Mercy Health; Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Fellowship, University Hospital Case Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University Specialties and subspecialties: General surgery, minimally invasive, and bariatric surgery Staff size: 10 Accreditations and certifications: Fellow of American College of Surgeons; board certified by American Board of Surgery; certified in Surgical Endoscopy by Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; ACLS; ATLS; certified in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery by American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons Memberships and clinical associations: Assistant Professor of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Science Center; Texas Tech Physicians, Lubbock; American College of Surgeons; Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons; American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Why did you choose your area of practice? I have always been passionate about all aspects of general surgery, especially diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Through minimally invasive endoscopic, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery, I am able to perform procedures and surgeries in such a way that recovery can be much faster with less pain compared to traditional, open surgeries. I am able to offer the best surgical treatment options for benign and
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malignant disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including colon and rectal surgeries. For what are you most known? Surgical treatment of obesity, general surgery, diagnosis and surgical treatment of benign and malignant gastrointestinal disease including esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectal through minimally invasive approach. How do you set your practice apart? Total patient-centered care is the model for my practice. I strive to stay current on new surgical technologies, procedures, and the latest research to improve patients’ outcomes and provide the best surgical care. What do you find most rewarding about being a physician? Having the opportunity to perform surgeries in order to eliminate suffering, improve quality of life, restore functionality, and prolong a patient’s life. What is your most memorable moment in medicine? Seeing patients and their family members with a smile post operatively once their surgical problem is addressed and they can return to normal life. Hobbies and interests: Spending time with my family, working out, scuba diving, and traveling Community involvement: Medical Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Texas Tech Physicians and UMC Hospital
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