- Osteoporosis
- Medical Weight LossAccording to the Center of Disease Control, a whopping 42.2% percent of Americans are obese. In a move to capitalize on this, more weight loss surgery facilities are sprouting to offer surgery solutions. However, crucial resources are offered to help patients with their weight loss program.
- Primary CareAlthough laparoscopic general surgery procedures carry less risk than open general surgery procedures, all surgery does carry risk. Please check with your general surgeon and primary care physician for an accurate health assessment and to find out the risks of your prescribed general surgery procedure.
- High Cholesterol
- Diarrhea
- PneumoniaIn addition to having difficulty swallowing, patients with achalasia often experience chest pain, regurgitation and chronic coughing. If left untreated, achalasia may lead to esophagitis, which is inflammation of the esophagus, unwanted weight loss and aspiration pneumonia.
- Pregnancy
- Colon CancerWhile colon resection can be performed through a traditional open procedure, most patients now undergo a laparoscopic procedure so that they can benefit from smaller incisions, less scarring and shorter recovery times. Laparoscopic surgery also offers patients less pain and bleeding. Most patients with colon cancer are candidates for laparoscopic colon resection, as the procedure is considered just as safe as traditional surgery.
- EndoscopyUpper GI endoscopy is usually performed on an outpatient basis. The endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube with a tiny video camera and light on the end. By adjusting the various controls on the endoscope, the endoscopist can safely guide the instrument to carefully examine the inside lining of the upper digestive system.
- Mental HealthBody Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation based on height and weight that measures body fat and determines classes of weight. A normal BMI is 18.5-24.9. Candidates for bariatric surgery typically have a BMI of 40 or more, or a BMI of 35 with a serious illness that can be improved with weight loss. Other factors taken into consideration include the patient’s physical and mental health and ability to follow a strict diet and exercise program. Patients interested in this procedure should schedule a consultation with their physician.
- Behavioral HealthSeema also runs the program’s Support Group, which meets three times per month to discuss personal experiences and ensure reasonable expectations from the surgery. Seema regularly refreshes and updates her knowledge of the latest developments in the Bariatric field by attending ASMBS (American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) courses focused on behavioral health. She views Bariatric surgery as both a “gift and a tool” that is a key to a new start.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- X-Rays
- General SurgeryMost general surgery procedures must be performed due to illness or injury. Dr. Arif Ahmad has over 30 years of experience as a general surgeon and has performed a wide range of general surgery procedures for patients with a variety of conditions. Click on the below tabs to know more.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryArif Ahmad MD, FRCS, FACS is recognized as one of America’s top surgeons. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery. This cutting-edge surgery is done with small incisions and minimal pain and scarring. This includes all surgical procedures in the abdomen such as surgery of the stomach, esophagus (reflux), gallbladder, colon, spleen, and hernia. He is also trained in utilizing the da Vinci Robot, the most advanced surgical platform in the world.
- Robotic SurgeryRobotic surgery is the latest technological advance that has revolutionized surgical techniques. In addition to allowing a robotic surgeon greater precision many other benefits to patients during and after the surgery. Robotic surgery uses robotic arms to hold surgical tools needed for surgical procedures. The robotic surgeon manipulates the robotic arms to use the surgical instruments in the procedure. During this process, the surgeon is in complete control of the robotic arms at all times.
- LaparoscopyThe LINX system is implanted during a minimally invasive surgical procedure called laparoscopy, which is performed under general anesthesia. A small abdominal incision is made, through which a viewing tube and other instruments are introduced. The appropriate size of the LINX device is determined with the help of a precision tool. An open LINX device is placed around the lower esophageal sphincter and its ends are connected to form a band which securely closes the sphincter.
- BotoxBotox injection or Botulinum toxin injection is most commonly known for its successful use in cosmetic therapies. Initially, Botox was approved to treat strabismus (crossed eyes), blepharospasm (spasm of the eyelids), and cervical dystonia (muscle contractions in the neck). Added to the list of indications is FDA approval for relaxing frown lines in the glabella area between the eyes on the forehead.
- Eyelid SurgeryEyelid surgery is also called blepharoplasty. It is done to correct the puffiness, sagging and drooping of upper eyelids. It is also used to remove excess skin and bags under the lower eyelids. A combination of skin and fat are usually removed. Blepharoplasty improves the appearance of your eyelids and the area around it to give you a younger and more relaxed look. Upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty can also help to improve your visual fields for a functional result if your vision is currently impaired by a veil of sagging skin.
- LiposuctionBrachioplasty or arm lift is a procedure that is meant to reduce the excess sagging skin of the upper arm (above the elbow). This procedure helps to tighten and smooth the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm. Sometimes this procedure is combined with liposuction if there is still excess fatty tissue combined with excess skin to improve overall aesthetic results.
- Breast AugmentationBreast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts most commonly by inserting breast implants but can also be done with fat transfer. It is important to note that breast augmentation is not a breast lift, and if you have significant drooping breast tissue you may require an augmentation mastopexy to address both volume and the extra skin.
- Breast ReductionBreast reduction, also referred to as reduction mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure in which excess fat, breast tissue, and skin are removed from the breasts. The surgery is usually sought by women who wish to accomplish an aesthetically pleasing breast contour and size proportionate to their body, and to mitigate the discomfort associated with unusually large breasts (macromastia). Men with gynecomastia (enlarged male breast tissue) may also receive breast reduction surgery to flatten and enhance the chest contour.
- Breast LiftRevision breast surgery is a corrective surgical procedure to improve or change the shape or look of your breast following a previous breast removal (mastectomy) and, breast reconstruction, an augmentation/ breast implant surgery, a breast reduction or a breast lift. It can potentially be a more complex surgery than your original surgery, although it could also be a simple fix. The goal of revision breast surgery is to restore your breast's natural appearance and improve upon what has already been done.
- Breast ReconstructionBreast reconstruction is a surgery performed to restore the shape of the breasts after the tissue is removed during a mastectomy (conducted to treat or prevent breast cancer).
- Plastic Surgery
- Thigh LiftA thigh lift is a procedure that is meant to reduce the excess sagging skin of the medial thigh (above the knee) – an outer thigh lift is best addressed in conjunction with a tummy tuck or body lift procedure. The thigh lift procedure is meant to provide improved contour of the thighs and improve patient comfort by decreasing chafing between the thighs. Depending on the distribution of the excess skin on the thigh will help determine the length/ extent of the incision required. This procedure may sometimes be combined with liposuction for best results.
- Face LiftA face lift/ neck lift is a surgical procedure that helps to improve signs of aging in the face and neck. The procedure is meant to improve facial contours and lift the face and neck and replenish fat in the face to help with a more aesthetic and youthful appearance. A facelift can help improve sagging skin of the face and neck, deepening of the nasolabial fold between the nose and the corners of the mouth and jowls that develop in the cheeks and jaw line. The incisions can usually be placed in natural skin folds to help camouflage them.
- Neck Lift
- Blepharoplasty
- AbdominoplastyPanniculectomy is a procedure that removes the overhanging skin and fat (pannus) from the lower abdomen for improving abdominal contour, hygiene, and ease of daily activities. Panniculectomy differs from abdominoplasty in that it does not tighten the abdominal musculature or change the location of the umbilicus.
- Body LiftA lower body lift or a belt lipectomy is a procedure that can help to improve the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat. A lower body lift allows for a major transformation of the lower body areas including the abdomen, groin, hips, outer thighs and buttocks after removal of excess skin and fatty tissue. The incision extends 360 degrees around the body to address all of the aforementioned areas. Body lifts are not intended strictly for removal of excess fat. Liposuction is a tool that can remove excess fat as needed and this can be combined with a body lift if the skin elasticity is poor to provide the best improved contour.
- Breast Surgery
- Laparoscopic SurgeryDr. Arif Ahmad is one of the leading surgeons in the US specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He offers surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions helping patients recover quickly from illness or injury and return to their active lifestyles.
- Body ContouringTo be a candidate for body contouring procedures patients must have stable weight loss for at least one year and be at their goal weight. They must be in overall good health condition with no major medical co-morbidities. They must be a non-smoker or have quit smoking for at least 8 weeks before and 8 weeks after their procedures. Patients must be nutritionally balanced.
- Gynecomastia
- Bariatric SurgeryWe are delighted to welcome you to Dr. Arif Ahmad’s Bariatric Center of Excellence at Mather Hospital, where Dr. Ahmad and his Associated have helped about 9,000 patients improve their health and well-being and reclaim their lives over the last 15 years that he has been practicing Bariatric surgery.
- Ulcer