2017 MEDICAL PROFILES
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Tom Umbach, MD, FACS, FASMBS Matt Apel, MD Dr. Tom Umbach and Dr. Matt Apel were first drawn to bariatrics after discovering the incredible potential it had to significantly reduce the effects of diabetes, or eliminate diabetes and other health problems altogether. Their journey was fueled by the stories of patients who came in day after day: their struggles with obesity since childhood, failed diet attempts, severe knee pain and joint complications, depression and more. The thought of being able to put an end to people’s suffering was irresistible. For Blossom Bariatrics, compassion and the true gift of bariatric surgery has made them one of the most successful bariatric practices in the nation. TRUE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD Dr. Umbach has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the “Nation’s Leading Bariatric Surgeons” and by The New Economy as “Best Healthcare Consultant” and “Best Medical Tourism Provider.” He is a board certified bariatric surgeon with over 15 years of specialized experience and has performed over 1,200 weight loss procedures in 2016 alone. Dr. Apel completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Arizona, where he saw a large number of complicated cases
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and leaks from previous weight loss procedures, preparing him to handle any case he sees. He stayed on at U of A for a fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, developing skills in advanced bariatric surgery procedures. Together, they strive for exceptional client care at an allencompassing bariatric practice. GETTING RID OF LIFELIMITING EXCESS WEIGHT Patients might know them as Dr. Tom or Dr. Matt, and along with staff, they do everything in their power to make clients as comfortable as possible. Surgeries are performed at Warm Springs Surgical Center in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art surgical center designed with patient comfort and safety in mind. Another significant difference between Blossom Bariatrics and other providers is the unparalleled support each patient receives. They offer preoperative seminars, physical and psychological exams, in-house testing and labs, insurance assistance, and crucial postoperative support through one-of-a-kind programs designed to aid in nutrition, fitness and mental health. Blossom staff support patients in every stage of the journey.