General Surgery
Weight loss changes your body — and sometimes that means more than the number on the scale. Gallstones, hernias, and reflux show up more often in people managing their weight, whether through surgery, medication, or both. We see these conditions constantly in our practice, so it made sense to treat them too. Dr. Brown is a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon and board-certified general surgeon. When you come to us with a hernia or a gallbladder problem, we already know your history, your anatomy, and your goals — and we operate with that context.
Procedures
Hernia Repair
We treat inguinal and ventral hernias, including those that develop after prior abdominal surgery. Hernias are more common after significant weight loss and prior bariatric procedures — we see and repair them regularly.
Learn more about hernia repair →Gallbladder Disease
Gallstones become significantly more common after rapid weight loss. We diagnose and treat gallbladder disease, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy — minimally invasive gallbladder removal.
Learn more about gallbladder disease →Hiatal Hernia Repair
A hiatal hernia occurs when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest. It's a frequent driver of acid reflux and GERD, and is often addressed alongside anti-reflux procedures. Sleeve gastrectomy patients in particular have an elevated risk of GERD that may require hiatal hernia repair.
Learn more about hiatal hernia repair →Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy
A visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine. Commonly used before and after weight loss procedures to evaluate symptoms, anatomy, and surgical candidacy. Also used to investigate reflux, swallowing difficulty, and upper GI symptoms.
Learn more about upper endoscopy →Appendiceal Disease
Appendicitis and related appendiceal conditions, evaluated and treated surgically when indicated. We perform laparoscopic appendectomy and manage appendiceal conditions in the context of a patient's full surgical and weight loss history.
Learn more about appendiceal disease →You Don't Have to Be a Weight Loss Patient
We see bariatric patients who develop general surgery needs — but we also see patients who come to us specifically for hernia repair, gallbladder problems, or endoscopy, with no prior weight loss history. You're in the right place either way.
What doesn't change is the surgical standard. Dr. Brown brings the same precision and the same post-operative attention to every patient and every procedure.
Ready to schedule or have questions about a specific condition? We're happy to help.
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Valley Bariatric · Mesa AZ
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Fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. We see patients at every stage.