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Dr. Rodrick McKinlay
Dr. Rodrick McKinlay joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in 2004 as a board certified general surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery. In addition to the surgical treatment of obesity, his practice involves a wide range of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, anti-reflux surgery, and the surgical treatment of spleen and adrenal disorders.
Dr. Douglas Greer
Dr. Greer now joins Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians as a Board Certified General Surgeon. His practice focuses on bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder disease, and other advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
Dr. Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, FASMBS, FPD
Dr. Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, FASMBS, FPD, is a highly esteemed bariatric surgeon known for her exceptional skills and compassionate approach to transforming lives through personalized care and expertise in weight loss procedures. With a deep-rooted passion for medicine cultivated during her upbringing in Delaware, Ohio, Dr. Pristas embarked on a remarkable journey that led her to become a renowned figure in the field of bariatric surgery.
Dr. Stelios Rekkas FACS, FASMBS
Dr. Rekkas specializes in minimally invasive surgeries that provide less scaring, pain and quicker recovery to his patients. He also is one of the few surgeons in Florida who performs Robotic Surgery using the daVinci Robotic Surgery Platform.
Dr. Amir Aryaie
Dr. Aryaie is a board-certified surgeon and has completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric fellowship at one of the top fellowship programs in the United States at University Hospitals Case Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
As an extremely experienced and knowledgeable surgeon, he has conducted thousands of high-quality weight loss surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and laparoscopic and endoscopic revisional bariatric surgeries.
Dr. Seth Kipnis
In his practice, Dr. Seth M. Kipnis focuses on advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Specializing in all types of bariatric surgery as well as complex, advanced laparoscopic techniques para-esophageal, diaphragm hernias, reflux, colectomy, splenectomy, and hernia repairs, he provides a unique skill while treating all of his patients like family. He remains at the forefront of the most advanced techniques and procedures available in order to best meet the needs of his patients.
Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran
Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran, a board-certified bariatric surgeon with specialized fellowship training, currently practices at Mercy Hospital South, bringing over 13 years of expertise to Southern Illinois and St. Louis communities.