General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  The SADI has many possible advantages over the traditional Duodenal Switch. Bowel habits tend to be minimally affected. Vitamin and protein deficiency seem to be less of a risk. Risk of internal hernia is less. At the same time, weight loss and metabolic improvement appears to be close to the Duodenal Switch.
• Primary Care
  Primary care providers should encourage their patients to undertake their surgery at a center that is as close as possible to the patient. Having easy access to the bariatric surgeon goes a long way in complication prevention and continuity of care.
• Emergency Care
  Patients presenting to the emergency room are tested for CBC, CMP, Iron, Calcium, B12, Thiamin, Folate, and any other tests appropriate

Gynecologists

• Endometriosis
  Dr. Fowler has literally saved my life! At 23 yrs old I weighed a whopping 379lbs! Yikes! I initially went to him in 2007 but at the time the nurse that worked for him was horrible and advised me to lose weight because otherwise they couldn't perform the surgery.  I had lost all hope and thought she was so rude! Even after losing 15 lbs on my own she still quote told me I'm too "big"! 

 Fast fwd a few months and they fired that lady and gained a new coordinator who was so sweet.  Plus with more patient credit, Dr. Fowler's prerequisites changed to open up to other patients that were before told they'd have to lose weight to get the lap band.  In 2008 I got the lap band and have since then lost 132lbs.  I'm now able to hike, walk miles, fit the straps in the airplane, fit in booths no problem with space to spare... All these things that small people take for granted.   Again, Dr. Fowler has saved my life! Since the surgery I've travelled the world and plan to continue doing that.  My endometriosis cured itself and I have a normal period now (tmi).. I even got pregnant on my own in 9/2012; something I didn't think would happen without losing weight.  Although I still have more to lose, getting the lap band has helped tons and working out is key! Dr. Fowler's always been there for me and I'd recommend him to anyone, he's wonderful!

Internists

• Endoscopy
  Reference: “Laparoscopic Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation vs. Double-Dose Proton Pump Inhibitors for Management of Moderate to Severe Regurgitation in GERD: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Bell RC, et al. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vol. 89, Issue 1, 2018

Psychiatrists

• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  We perform a variety of general surgery procedures with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. This offers the advantage of a quicker recovery and improved cosmesis.
• Laparoscopy
  A.L.O.H.A. Not only does this word signify a traditional greeting and farewell, it embodies the surgical practice, Advanced Laparoscopy Of HAwaii. We provide the most advanced surgical weight loss procedures with an attention to the ALOHA SPIRIT.

Plastic Surgeons

• Laparoscopic Surgery
  Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a new way of performing surgical procedures. Surgeons commonly make multiple small cuts on the abdominal wall to pass cameras and instruments for performing a laparoscopic operation. Single incision surgery is exactly what it states, i.e. the surgeon is making one incision through which the camera and instruments are passed to gain access to the abdominal cavity.
• Bariatric Surgery
  Choose a multivitamin that is specific to bariatric surgery patients. Our dietician can help determine which brands are acceptable and popular. In general, we recommend 200%RDA with the edition of...

Dermatologists

• Ulcer
  The Bypass has been performed safely for more than five decades, and has proven itself to be a great procedure for maximizing health. Possible complications, which are less than 10%, include the chance of an intestinal leak, bleeding, obstruction, ulcer, and malabsorption.