Nationally Recognized Bariatric and Gastroesophageal Surgeon Joins Department of Surgery at Renown
Renown Health is proud to announce the appointment of Alexander L . Ayzengart , MD , MPH , FACS , FASMBS , as the first robotic bariatric and gastroesophageal surgeon to be employed by the Renown Department of Surgery . Dr . Ayzengart joins an established team of community bariatric surgeons : Dr . Kent Sasse , Dr . Webb Lars and Dr . John Ganser .
Dr . Ayzengart is affiliated with the University of Nevada , Reno School of Medicine as a clinical assistant professor of surgery and is involved with educational and research efforts through UNR . Dr . Ayzengart earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor , MI . Dr . Ayzengart completed his general surgery residency at the University of California , San Francisco Medical Center . He completed subspecialty training in advanced laparoscopic , robotic , and bariatric surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles , CA . He also served as a lieutenant commander in the U . S . Navy Medical Corps . As an active-duty general surgeon , Dr . Ayzengart was a staff surgeon at the U . S . Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton and a department head at the U . S . Naval Hospital in Yokosuka , Japan .
“ Dr . Ayzengart has earned a national reputation for excellence in patient care , with a holistic approach that emphasizes not only surgical outcomes but also post-surgery support , nutrition , and lifestyle changes for long-term success ,” says Christos A . Galanopoulos , MD , MBA , MSc , FACS , VP , Chairman Department of Surgery at Renown Health . “ We are fortunate to have him on our team . The addition of bariatric surgery aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive and essential healthcare services to our growing community . Dr . Ayzengart is a superb clinician , skilled investigator and effective educator . His expertise is a critical resource for people looking to achieve a healthier , more fulfilling and active lives .”
Dr . Ayzengart is excited to join the Renown team and to serve the community . “ I ’ m honored to be part of such a progressive and innovative healthcare organization that puts people first and prioritizes excellent care . Together , we will help individuals regain control of their health and overall well-being ,” said Dr . Ayzengart .
Dr . Ayzengart ’ s clinical interests include bariatric , anti-reflux , gastroesophageal , and abdominal surgery . He is board-certified through the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery . He is currently a vice president of the California / Nevada state chapter of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ( ASMBS ), and previously served as a president-elect of the Florida , Puerto Rico , and the Caribbean state chapter . Dr . Ayzengart is a long-term committee member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons ( SAGES ), the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract ( SSAT ), the American Foregut Society ( AFS ) and ASMBS . Dr . Ayzengart is bilingual in Spanish and Russian and is a trainer and mentor for other surgeons who are interested in adopting robotic surgery into their practice .
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