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Mark D Kozar, M.D.,F.A.C.S.

31 Patients 4 Reviews
Western Bariatric Institute
645 North Arlington, Suite 525
Reno, Nevada 89503
775-326-9152
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About Mark D Kozar

Mark D. Kozar, MD, FACS attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. He completed a research fellowship and residency at Stanford University, Stanford, California. Dr. Kozar is an active member of American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Society for Laparoscopic Surgeons, American Society of Breast Disease, American Medical Association, Nevada Medical Association, Washoe County Medical Society, and Reno Surgical Society. He is one of the founders of Western Bariatric Institute, and has been an advocate for weight loss surgery since its inception in 2000. Dr. Kozar is part of one of the most comprehensive bariatric programs in the United States, and performs three types of minimally procedures. He was a pioneer in the Vertical Gastric Sleeve, one of today’s safest and most popular procedures. His personalized patient education and care promote exceptional patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Credentials and training

Medical School Attended
George Washington University - Washington, DC1976
Residency
Stanford University - Stanford, CA1982
Fellowship
Stanford University - Stanford, CA1980
View listed training (7)

  • Advanced Bariatric Course2004

  • ASBS/SAGES Endoscopy Course2007

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • ASMBS Approaches to Bariatric Revision Surgery2006

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • ASMBS Unified Approach to Bariatric Surgery2005

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • Complex Bariatric Cases and Emerging Concepts2009

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • Emory University/ Essentials of Bariatirc Surgery2003

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Master Course2009

    Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery

Accreditations

  • Center of Expertise, Blue Cross of California

Listed procedures

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

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Group Memberships

  • ACS
  • American Society of Breast Disease
  • ASMBS
  • BLIS
  • LAP-BAND
  • Nevada Medical Association
  • Society for Laparoscopic Surgeons
  • SRC
  • Washoe County Medical Society

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