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Wai Yip Chau, MD
Dr. Wai Yip Chau, who's well-versed in performing the LAP-BAND® procedure, has performed more than 650 bariatric operations, including more than 50 body lifts, and several revisions. Dr. Chau can readily perform both open and laparoscopic RY gastric bypass and is certified to perform the LAP-BAND® procedure.
Experience
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Over 650 bariatric operations performed;
· LAP-BAND® specialist
· Open and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
· Revision operations (for complications or unsatisfactory weight loss after a previous bariatric operation)
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Publications;
· Splenogonadal Fusion (Case Report)
· Abdominal Actinomycosis (Case Report)
· The Implications of Lighted Uretral Stenting in Laparoscopic Colectomy
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Teaching Activities;
· York College (Queens, New York):
· Tutor, Biology and Health
· St. George's University School of Medicine (Grenada):
· Teaching Assistant; Anatomy and Biochemistry
Academic Background
| Education |
| B.S., Biochemistry |
Hamilton College
(Clinton, NY) |
1993 |
| Post-Baccalaureate M.D. Program |
St. George's University School of Medicine
(Grenada, West Indies) |
1998 |
| Postgraduate Training |
General Surgery
North Oakland Medical Centers (Pontiac, MI) |
1998 - 2003 |
Bariatric Surgery
Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack, NJ) |
2003 - 2004 |
Awards
| The NOMC 2002-2003 Glenn A. Sanford Memorial Award for Excellence in Surgical Skills |
2003 |
| The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award |
2003 |
Board Certification
| American Board of Surgery - Board Certified |
3/2004 |
Medical Licensures
| New Jersey State BME License: |
# 25MA07583600 |
| New Jersey State CDS License: |
# DO8380500 |
| New Jersey State DEA License: |
# BC8487654 |
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