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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Sleeve Gastrectomy near South Carolina, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

    Location:
    South Carolina, US
    32 providers found
    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Byrne is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Byrne and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Byrne is currently accepting new patients.

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chitharanjan Pullattrana is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Pullattrana and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pullattrana is currently accepting new patients.

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    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

    2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, 202e, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Mitchell is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mitchell and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Heartburn, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health University Medical Group

    905 Verdae Blvd, Suite 202, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shanu Kothari is a General Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kothari and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kothari is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glen Strickland is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Strickland and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Strickland is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Grand Strand Surgical Specialists LLC

    920 Doug White Dr, Suite 420, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Morris Washington is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Washington and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Washington is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Lexington Health Inc

    146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Antonetti is a General Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Antonetti and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Antonetti is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Lexington Health Inc

    146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Solon Hughes is a General Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hughes and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Conway Hospital Inc

    2361 Cypress Cir, 
    Conway, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zaher Nuwayhid is a General Surgeon in Conway, South Carolina. Dr. Nuwayhid and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nuwayhid is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Anmed Health

    2000 E Greenville St, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Beall is a General Surgeon in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Beall and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Beall is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Ross is a General Surgeon in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Ross and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    2 Medical Park Rd, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Zeid Keilani is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Keilani and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Keilani is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Medical Group Greenville Specialty Care LLC

    317 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 220, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Anderson is a General Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Anderson and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health University Medical Group

    701 Grove Rd, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Scott is a General Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Scott and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Endocrinology
    Endocrinology

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rani Shayto is an Endocrinologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Shayto and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Triple A Syndrome, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shayto is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    1333 Taylor St, Suite 3j, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Tribble is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Tribble and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Tribble is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Lexington Health Inc

    146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Deperi is a General Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Deperi and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Deperi is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    East Cooper Physician Group LLC

    880 Island Park Dr, Unit 230, 
    Daniel Island, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Mcdevitt is a General Surgeon in Daniel Island, South Carolina. Dr. Mcdevitt and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcdevitt is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Grand Strand Surgical Specialists LLC

    809 82nd Pkwy, 
    Myrtle Beach, SC 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ralph Vosburg is a General Surgeon in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Vosburg has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vosburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    1850 Laurel St, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Pallapothu and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Pallapothu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

    Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon removes a large portion of your stomach.

    The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food you can eat and makes you feel full after eating small amounts of food.

    When should I see a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in South Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in South Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in South Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in South Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in South Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in South Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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