Obesity is a chronic condition, which means that even after surgical treatment, our patients can experience relapses. This can be difficult for patients and their families to understand, which is why it’s so important that Dr. Hesham Atwa spoke on this issue in a recent interview for Long Island MD News.

Dr. Hesham Atwa, MD, FACS, FASMBS, who is the clinical director and founder of Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors recently discussed how bariatric surgery can overcome the genetic predisposition to obesity in young people with Long Island MD News.

Having gallbladder problems will leave you feeling intense pain. There are some questions you’ll want to keep in mind regarding your treatment.

Weight loss surgeons have certain criteria they use to evaluate whether a person is a good candidate for the procedure.

If you have diverticulitis, it’s important that you understand diverticulitis surgery. Learn more about it here, and contact us today if you have any questions.