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Welcome to Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Arif Ahmad - Founder and Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at Mather Northwell Hospital

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - After I Have Surgery, How Will Socializing Change?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - What is a BMI?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Will I Get Support After Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - After I Have Surgery, Am I Still Able to Get Pregnant?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Will I Be Depriving Myself After Weight Loss Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Can I Regain Weight After I Have Weight Loss Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - What About Eating My Favorite Foods After Weight Loss Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Do You Offer Medical Weight Loss Management Without Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - When Can I Resume Exercising?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Is Surgery the Easy Way Out?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - How Much Weight Will I Lose with Weight Loss Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - How Long is Recovery Time After Weight Loss Surgery?

Medical Minute with Dr. Ahmad - Are There Risks to Weight Loss Surgery?

The da Vinci Surgical System

Patient Testimonials

Patient Testimonial - Evelyn

Patient Testimonial - Hiatal Hernia

Joan Jenkins' Story

Patient Testimonials - Penny's Story

Patient Testimonials - Richard

Patient Testimonials - Suzanne

Patient Testimonials - Cem

Patient Testimonial - Maureen

Patient Testimonial - Janet

Patient Testimonial - Claudia

Weight Loss Surgery by Dr. Arif Ahmad

Dr. Ahmad Talks About the Major Advantages of Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Dr. Ahmad Performing Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Dr. Ahmad Discusses the Advantages of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Dr. Ahmad Discusses Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Dr. Ahmad Talks About Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Weight Loss Surgery Animations

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Weight Loss Surgery Experience

How Obesity Surgery Helps People Reclaim Their Lives

My Moment of Truth - Is the LAP-BAND® System Right for Me?

Carnie Wilson's Journey- Her Revisional Weight Loss Surgery

General Surgery

When Should I See a Doctor About Acid Reflux?

5 Facts about GERD

Weight Loss Surgery Options for Children Struggling with Obesity

What to Expect after Fundoplication Surgery

'Coffee Talk' with Dr Arif Ahmad

When to Consider Nissen Fundoplication Surgery for Acid Reflux?

Dangers of Ignoring Acid Reflux Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of a Hernia

7 Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Did You Know That Acid Reflux Can Be Treated Surgically?

Tips for Preventing a Hernia

Treatment for GERD

What Causes Acid Reflux?

What to Expect During and After Gallbladder Surgery

Dr. Ahmad Performing Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair

Dr. Ahmad Performing Robotic Femoral Hernia Repair

Dr. Ahmad Performing Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Dr. Ahmad Performing Robotic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Splenectomy

Bariatric Education

Benefits of Hiatal Hernia Repair Surgery

Benefits of Metabolic Surgery

Benefits of Plastic Surgery after Significant Weight Loss

How Soon Can I Exercise after Bariatric Surgery?

Benefits of Robotic Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass

Common Bariatric Misconceptions

Vitamins Bariatric Patients Should Take

Laparoscopic Surgery Can Cure Type 2 Diabetes

Improve Sleep Apnea with Weight Loss Surgery

New Year, New You! Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today

Looking for a Bariatric Surgeon?

Keys to Success from our Dietitians

Do You Qualify for Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

Rewire Your Brain with Weight Loss Surgery

5 Reasons to Have Weight Loss Surgery This Summer

Robotic Surgery Helping Fight Obesity

What Are the Different Types of Weight Loss Surgery?

7 Tips for Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery

Other Education

A Guide to the Baritastic App

Tips to Control Acid Reflux Symptoms

Benefits of Keeping a Food Journal

Dr. Arif Ahmad shares solutions for chronic acid reflux using robotic surgery.

5 Steps to Start Your Exercise Routine

Tips for Using Herbs and Spices

Winter Blues? Take a Hike

Our Patients Are Our Greatest Gift

Eat Up! Holiday Foods that Are Healthy

Benefits of Eating Fiber

How Exercise Affects Your Brain