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Dr. Pial Hope, DO
Dr. Hope is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive bariatric surgery and advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He offers the full complement of ASMBS-endorsed stapled operations (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, BPD-DS/SADI-S/SIPS.
Dr. Hany Takla, FACS, FASMBS
Meet Dr. Takla, a board-certified surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Specializing in bariatrics, hernia repairs, and abdominal procedures, he is dedicated to delivering surgical excellence and personalized care. Dr. Takla has completed over 1,600 robotic procedures and 500+ weight loss surgeries.
Dr. Stelios Rekkas, FACS, FASMBS
Dr. Rekkas specializes in minimally invasive surgeries that provide less scaring, pain and quicker recovery to his patients. He also is one of the few surgeons in Florida who performs Robotic Surgery using the daVinci Robotic Surgery Platform.
Dr. Seth Kipnis
In his practice, Dr. Seth M. Kipnis focuses on advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Specializing in all types of bariatric surgery as well as complex, advanced laparoscopic techniques para-esophageal, diaphragm hernias, reflux, colectomy, splenectomy, and hernia repairs, he provides a unique skill while treating all of his patients like family. He remains at the forefront of the most advanced techniques and procedures available in order to best meet the needs of his patients.
Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran
Dr. Deepu Sudhakaran, a board-certified bariatric surgeon with specialized fellowship training, currently practices at Mercy Hospital South, bringing over 13 years of expertise to Southern Illinois and St. Louis communities.