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John Pennings, M.D.,F.A.C.S.

21 Patients 1 Review
Surgical Bariatrics Northwest
750 N. Syringa
Suite 205
Post Falls, Idaho 83854
208-262-0945
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About John Pennings

Based in Post Falls, Idaho, Dr. John Pennings, M.D., F.A.C.S, is a bariatric surgeon listed in the BariatricPal surgeon directory. Procedures reported for this practice include gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y), adjustable gastric banding, revision surgery, vertical banded gastroplasty, and StomaphyX. Dr. Pennings completed a fellowship at Legacy Health Systems/OHSU Laparoendoscopic Surg. - Portland, OR, trained in residency at Emanuel Hospital and Health Center/Kaiser - Portland, OR, and attended University of Minnesota, School of Medicine - Minnesota. This practice is listed as a Center of Excellence.

Credentials and training

Medical School Attended
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine - Minnesota1988
Residency
Emanuel Hospital and Health Center/Kaiser - Portland, OR1993
Fellowship
Legacy Health Systems/OHSU Laparoendoscopic Surg. - Portland, OR1994
View listed training (4)

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Fellowship-OHSU1994

    Laparoscopy

  • ASBS Formal Bariatric Training with proctoring2000

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • Inamed-(Adjustable Gastric Banding)2002

    Laparoscopy

  • Realize Band Training2008

    , Bariatric Surgery

Listed procedures

  • Adjustable Gastric Band
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Revision Surgery
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • StomaphyX
  • Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

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  • LAP-BAND
  • SRC

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