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Dr. James Satterfield, M.D.
Surgeon
Dr. James Satterfield is a board certified General Surgeon practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Fresh Meadows, NY. He received his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, completed his internship in General Surgery and fellowship in Thoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Satterfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is certified by the National Board of Medical Examination.
46 years
Experience
Dr. James Satterfield, M.D.
- Flushing, NY
- Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny
- Accepting new patients
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Am I eligible for bariatric surgery?
Your BMI is 39.1 You are strongly recommended to participate in a weight reduction program. Obesity is considered a BMI 30 or over. You are at high risk for many morbid illnesses. READ MORE
Your BMI is 39.1 You are strongly recommended to participate in a weight reduction program. Obesity is considered a BMI 30 or over. You are at high risk for many morbid illnesses. Your overall health will improve with weight reduction. Bariatric surgery is an effective way of maintaining weight control. Remember however, preoperative consulting is a part of the program and it will require a lifestyle change.
Can you have surgery if your have diabetes?
Diabetes should be reasonably controlled prior to surgery. Otherwise, the risk of complications is higher. Concerning issues are infections and wound healing. Preoperative medical READ MORE
Diabetes should be reasonably controlled prior to surgery. Otherwise, the risk of complications is higher. Concerning issues are infections and wound healing. Preoperative medical evaluation by the primary medical provider is strongly recommended.
