I'm a US-born, multi-board certified General Surgeon and Medical Weight Loss expert, and I definitely practice what I preach. Growing up, I was always "that guy" people turned to for fitness and health advice. I really honed my skills as a medical student and found my passion for surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. I became a general surgeon at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA, and specialized in weight loss at the Bariatric Medical Institute in San Antonio, TX, and the University of Texas Houston programs, where I finished my extensive bariatric and robotic surgery fellowship. I love bariatric surgery because it lets me combine my desire to help people look and feel their best with cutting-edge surgical techniques. These days, however, I don't just use the knife. I'm also certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) and prescribe GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound (and others) to help people reach their goals. If those don't work, I can offer the best surgical options for lasting weight loss. I love telling people I can actually cure their diabetes and hypertension with surgery, instead of just treating the symptoms with lifelong meds and their side effects. I do this to help people live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Plus, I pride myself on excellent bedside manner, communication, and real compassion. I try my best to really be there for you. I'm one of the few doctors who lets patients see my daily life, where I share my workouts and diet tips. Check me out by searching for @drdsurgery on all social media platforms as well as on Google, and see for yourself :-)!
Licensed to practice in: Georgia
