Bobby Bhaske Rao, M.D., F.A.C.S.
About Bobby Bhaske Rao
He has performed over 1000 Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Lap Band Procedures (LGB Roux-en-Y) with superior outcomes far above the national average. He believes that the LGB Roux-en-Y procedure has evolved since its inception and has undergone modifications that lead to safer surgery and a better outcome for the patient. Fellowship trained surgeons, like Dr. Bobby, have perfected techniques, like over-sewing specific staple lines or closing certain defects that transfer to the patient in the form of better results.
Dr. Bobby currently holds memberships in the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the American Medcial Association (AMA).
Credentials and training
- Medical School Attended
- Loma Linda University School of Medicine - Loma Linda, CA
- Residency
- Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY2000
- Fellowship
- U C Davis Medical Center - Sacramento, CA2000
- Bariatric surgery volume
- More than once a week
View listed training (2)
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Fellowship2002
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
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Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery2003
Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
Accreditations
- Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Accreditation ABC
Listed procedures
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Duodenal Switch
- Fobi Pouch
- Gastric Bypass
- Revision Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Group Memberships
- ACS
- ASMBS
- Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- LAP-BAND
Insurance Options
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- American Medical Security, Inc
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicare
- UNICARE Life & Health Insurance Company
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Practice and contact
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39000 Bob Hope DriveGet directions
Rancho Mirage, California 92220 -
Phone 760-778-5220
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