Journal of Nutrition & Weight Loss

Georgia Surgi Care, Ideal Body Institute, Loganville, United States

Biography

Dr. Chris is the CEO of Georgia SurgiCare and its subsidiaries, the premier Same-Day Surgery center in Georgia. He is an Augusta University Professor of Surgery who specializes in all aspects of General and Bariatric Surgery, including acid reflux, weight loss, gallbladder, hernia repair, and cancer care. He is a leader in his field and at the forefront of technology, committed to providing high-quality, personalized, and compassionate care to patients every day. As a testament to his hard work and dedication

Publications

• Research Article   
  A Retrospective Analysis of Weight Loss Associated with the Orbera Intragastric Balloon at a Single Bariatric Center
  Author(s): Vamsi Reddy*, Nitish Sood, Jennifer Hua and Christopher Ibikunle
  
  Background: Lifestyle modification and dietary management have proven to be ineffective in the treatment of obesity. ORBERA Intragastric Balloon (IGB) system, a treatment modality approved by the US Food and drug administration has recently become available commercially for the treatment of refractory obesity in patients with Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35-40. Setting: A private clinic based in the United States. Objectives: Data on the effectiveness and accommodative adverse effect of ORBERA IGB are currently limited. The objective of this study is to measure the effect of IGB on weight loss, assess the accommodative adverse event safety profile, and examine factors associated with accommodative symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Methods: A review of records of 22 patients treated using .. View more»
  

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