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Russell S Gornichec, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
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About Russell S Gornichec
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Dr. Gornichec graduated from medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He also performs bariatric surgery at St. Vincents Hospital in Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Gornichec graduated from medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He also performs bariatric surgery at St. Vincents Hospital in Hot Springs, AR
Credentials and training
- Medical School Attended
- University Of Texas,Southwestern - Dallas, TX1994
- Residency
- Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, TX1999
Special Training
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ASBS Advanced Bariatric surgery Course2004
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
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Baylor University Medical Center1994
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
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Ethicon Endosurgery Bariatric-preceptorship2003
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
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Inamed Lap-Band Course2006
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
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Sleeve Gasrectomy Course2008
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
Accreditations
- Aetna Center of Dinstinction
- American Board of Surgery
- American College of Surgeons Center of Excellence
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon (ASMBS)
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Accreditation ABC
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Distinction
Procedures offered
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Gastric Bypass
- Revision Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Duodenal Switch
Hospital Affiliations
Group Memberships
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- BLIS
- Board-Certified, American Board of Surgery
- Fellow of American College of Surgeons
- Society for Laparoscopic Surgeons
Insurance Options
- CIGNA Health Care
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- PacifiCare Health Systems
- Principal Financial Group
- United HealthCare
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Practice and contact
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Phone 501-778-7300
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