Not sure if that pain or bulge might be a hernia? Our expert surgeon answers the most common questions about symptoms, treatment, and prevention of hernias, so you know what to expect and how to protect your health. Featuring Erik DeAngelis, MD, General and Bariatric Surgeon at UM Charles Regional Medical Center.
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Erik DeAngelis, MD, is a general and bariatric surgeon who sees adult patients in need of surgical procedures and provides surgical treatment for patients with obesity at UM Charles Regional Medical Center.
He has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery. In particular, Dr. DeAngelis performs laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedures in order to treat patients with obesity.
He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. DeAngelis provides patient-centered care and strives to build collaborative relationships with his patients. He strongly believes that everyone deserves to understand what is going on with their body and the treatments available to them. During visits with his patients, he stresses communication to promote understanding and shared decision-making.
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