Who Should Perform Duodenal Switch Surgery?

The decision to pursue weight loss surgery in the hopes of enhancing your health, general well-being, and confidence is a choice that impacts the rest of your life. While duodenal switch surgery can be a transformative procedure offering some of the most effective long-term weight loss possible, the team at our renowned surgical practice understands how overwhelming such a determination can be. We strive to make the treatment process as simple, convenient, and efficient as possible for you to achieve your health goals.

When narrowing down the right bariatric surgeon in Dallas to perform your duodenal switch procedure, the checklist below can help ensure your provider meets the recommended criteria. Generally speaking, it’s in your best interest to select a weight loss surgeon who has:

• Board-certification: At the bare minimum, your surgeon should be accredited by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) — a licensing board requiring all surgeons to have completed at least 5 years of post-medical school training, as well as fulfilled all required ABS examination and training processes. This demonstrates a lifelong commitment to staying attuned to the latest advances, techniques, and breakthroughs in the field. Not only is Dr. Bagshahi ABS-certified, but he also has earned more specialized certification from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. 
• Fellowship training: Completing a fellowship program is a prestigious distinction that indicates greater specialization and expertise in a given field of surgery. As part of his training, Dr. Bagshahi has been fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted weight loss surgery, giving his patients the opportunity to achieve their desired results with less invasiveness, downtime, complications, and scarring than ever before.  
• A reputation for high levels of patient satisfaction: In assessing a surgeon’s level of patient care, a weight loss provider’s online reviews can be a great resource. Patient-written reviews are a powerful reflection of satisfaction with a given bariatric surgeon, as they highlight successful weight loss outcomes, improved health, and enhanced quality of life after surgery.
• A compassionate, patient, and professional bedside manner: Your bariatric surgeon should never pressure or shame you into making a decision about your care. This is why scheduling an initial consultation is critical to establishing a rapport with your potential surgeon and getting answers to the questions that can help you make your decision. 

Your ability to entrust your bariatric surgeon and feel confident in their ability to achieve your health goals are paramount. Contact our Dallas weight loss practice to learn more about the duodenal switch procedure in a consultation, or for more information on our minimally invasive weight loss options.