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Weight Loss Center of Arkansas5 Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Benton, AR 72015 map
As a bariatric surgeon in Benton, AR, Dr. Gornichec performs surgical procedures that help obese patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Weight Loss Center of Arkansas
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Russell S. Gornichec is accepting new patients at this office.
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5 Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Benton, AR 72015
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
We are a premier weight loss practice dedicated to exceptional outcomes and the highest in patient care and comfort. Our bariatric program, led by Dr. Russell Gornichec offers medical weight loss and several surgical weight loss procedures to include: gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch and gastric banding surgery for those suffering from obesity in the Central Arkansas area. Supervised weight loss programs or bariatric procedures are currently the only long-term effective weight loss solution for those suffering from the diseases associated with obesity, and we hope that you take the time to consider the options available to you.
Most insurance carriers provide benefits for both medical and surgical weight loss options.
To learn more, sign up for free seminar (www.WeightLossCenterAR.com) held monthly at our facility. We look forward to welcoming you into our family of patients and assisting you in changing your life and your health forever!
Specialties
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Gornichec 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. Gornichec 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 Arkansas, Dr. Gornichec performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Gornichec may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Special Interests
- Laparoscopic treatment of GERD and other Upper GI pathology
- Medical Weight Loss
- Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
- Single Incision Lap-Band Surgery (SILS)
- Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
- Surgical Weight Loss
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Baylor University Medical Center • Dallas, TX
Residency in General Surgery • 1994 - 1999
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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Obesity May Be Driving Rise in Uterine CancersE.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Obesity Ups Survival in Heart Failure, but That's No Reason to Pile on PoundsAmy Norton, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM