
Dr. Shireesh Saurabh, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Surgeon
1124 Columbia St Ste 400 Seattle WA, 98104About
- Dr Shireesh Saurabh is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship trained bariatric surgeon. He works at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA. He received his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (A.I.I.M.S). He completed his General Surgery residency from the Drexel University College of Medicine and Bariatric Surgery fellowship from University of Iowa.
He specializes in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic surgical techniques in general and bariatric surgery. He is involved in research related to bariatric surgery and has presented his results at various national conferences. He is part of several local and national committees related to American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
His practice focuses on medical and surgical treatment of obesity. He strives to provide an excellent surgical care to his patients in a compassionate and respectful manner. He believes in shared decision making with his patients. He cherishes having a long-term association with his patients. If he is not working, you can find me on his Peloton treadmill or bike. He enjoys spending time with his family and be involved in his kids’ sports activities.
Board Certification
American Board of Obesity Medicine
American Board of Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Internships
- Internship, Drexel University College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, University of Iowa
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons (ACS), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), International Federation for the Surgery of Obestiy and Metabolic Disorder (IFSO)
Articles and Publications
- Research related to bariatric surgery and have presented his results at various national conferences
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to enjoying the change and help that he can bring to a patients life.
Dr. Shireesh Saurabh, MD, FACS, FASMBS's Practice location
Swedish Weight Loss Services - First Hill & Issaquah
1124 Columbia St Ste 400 -Seattle, WA 98104Get Direction
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