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VCU Health - Surgical Weight Loss (Downtown)417 N. 11th Street, Richmond, VA 23219 map
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VCU Health - Surgical Weight Loss (Stony Point)9109 Stony Point Drive, Richmond, VA 23235 map
As a bariatric surgeon in Richmond, VA, Dr. Bittner performs surgical procedures that help obese patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
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recommendMAY 12, 2017 • Mike S. in Petersburg, VA
He took time with me, explained everything really well, did my operation with almost no discomfort at all, and made sure I was taken care of.
VCU Health - Surgical Weight Loss (Downtown)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James G. Bittner is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
417 N. 11th Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Office Details
VCU Health - Surgical Weight Loss (Stony Point)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James G. Bittner is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
9109 Stony Point Drive, Richmond, VA 23235
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Bittner graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2004 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then completed a fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Bittner has two offices in Virginia where he specializes in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery.
Specialties
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Bittner for surgical and non-surgical bariatric procedures. Procedures commonly performed by a bariatric surgeon include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and others designed to help patients lose weight. Dr. Bittner may also utilize non-surgical treatment plans, such as controlling the patient's diet and exercise regimen.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Virginia, Dr. Bittner performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Bittner may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Conditions Treated
- Abdominal hernia
- Bariatric
- GERD / Acid Reflux / Heartburn
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inguinal & Ventral Hernias
- Morbid obesity
- Obesity
- Paraesophageal Hernias
- Spleen Disorders
Services & Procedures
- Hernia Surgery - Open and Laparoscopic
- Laparoscopic and Open Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Antireflux Procedures
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repairs
- Revision Surgery
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
- Robot-assisted Surgery
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia • Augusta, GA
Residency in General Surgery
Fellowship
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Washington University School of Medicine
Fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- University Hospital East - The Ohio State University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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