Jessica
Smith
MD, MPH, FACS, FASMBS
University of Iowa Physicians
Bariatric Surgeon
Languages
English
Clinical Associate Professor
- Gastroenterology
- Surgery
For Gastroenterology related requests:
1-319-356-4901
- For all other requests:
- 1-800-777-8442
Locations
Clinical expertise
Abdominal wall hernia
Cholecystectomy
Diaphragmatic hernia
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn)
Hiatal hernia
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
Laparoscopic revisions of failed weight loss surgical procedure
Laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Minimally invasive surgery
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About Jessica Smith
Patients who have bariatric surgery increase their life expectancy, spend far less on health care, and decrease their risk of cancer, heart disease, and hospitalizations in the future. Choosing the only treatment where you can have a 75 percent chance of getting to a healthy weight and staying there, plus the long-term benefits of a disease-free future and better quality of life, isn’t a last resort, it’s a smart decision.
- Jessica Smith
Research
- Life After Bariatric Surgery
- Information About Bariatric Surgery
- Risks of bariatric surgery
- What is sleeve gastrectomy?
- Should I have bariatric surgery?
- Bariatric surgery hospital stay FAQs
- Pre-operative bariatric surgery FAQs
- Bariatric surgery diet-related FAQs
- General FAQs about bariatric surgery
- Am I a candidate for bariatric surgery?
- What is gastric bypass surgery?
- How effective is bariatric surgery?
- Understanding obesity
- Potential problems following bariatric surgery
- Long-term follow-up for bariatric surgery
- Birth control and pregnancy after bariatric surgery
- Going back to work after bariatric surgery
- Exercise after bariatric surgery
- Dietary guidelines post bariatric surgery
Training and Education
- Certifications
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American Board of Surgery
- Degrees
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MD, University of California, School of Medicine, Berkeley, Calif.
- Residencies
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Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, N.M.
- Fellowships
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Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, University of California Medical Center, San Francisco
Ratings
4.81 out of 5 (497 ratings)
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