Have you experienced pains, dull aches or cramping in your legs and feet after walking? These feelings could be symptoms of a serious problem known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is an often silent and sometimes deadly disease that can affect people of all ages. What is PAD? Peripheral arterial disease is an atherosclerotic […]
Whether you’re the star quarterback of an NFL team, an Olympic gold medalist in swimming, a local high school baseball star, or just a weekend warrior, you may have suffered from heart palpitations. No, not the kind that make your palms sweaty before a big race, but one that can literally make your heart pound […]
As a bariatric surgeon, I am frequently asked about the effects of bariatric surgery on pregnancy. Current research provides great information about obesity, infertility, and the health of babies after surgery and weight loss. Obesity & Infertility Obesity is a major cause of infertility. This can be reversed by bariatric surgery. Most women that lose […]