Physicians at St. John Health are experts in medical weight loss and the most advanced bariatric surgery procedures. And since St. John Health is one of Michigan’s largest providers of health care services, patients turn to us for peace of mind as well as weight loss.
Mustafa A. Hares, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Hares is a member of the bariatric surgical team at St. John Weight Loss Center. He specializes in several types of bariatric surgery, including biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) duodenal switch, open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hares earned his medical degree from Damascus (Syria) University Medical School, then completed residencies in general surgery at Christ Hospital, Oaklawn, Illinois (St. Luke's Presbyterian University Program) and the North Oakland Medical Centers, Pontiac, Michigan (U-M Surgery Program). He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and International College of Surgeons, as well as a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity. Generic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Spine Surgery for: Anterior and Spine Fusion
Abdelkader A. Hawasli, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Hawasli is board certified in general surgery since 1986. He is the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital. He was the president of Michigan Society of General Surgeons and the president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Society of General Surgeons. He has been voted a "Top Doctor" several times by Detroit Monthly and Hour Magazine. Dr. Hawasli has been on the teaching staff at St. John Hospital since 1985. Dr. Hawasli pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Since then he has been on the leading edge of other laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures. He has performed several thousands of such procedures including removal of the gallbladder, appendix, spleen, adrenal gland, colon, and repair of groin hernia, and hiatal hernia. In addition, he has been performing anti-reflux procedures for heartburn (GERD). Dr. Hawasli also brought laparoscopic removal of kidneys for transplant, as well as, laparoscopic Cryo and recently radio-frequency ablation of unresectable liver cancers. Most recently Dr. Hawasli added the laparoscopic placement of Lap-Band for morbid obesity. The operation is done as an outpatient, is adjustable, reversable, and does not involve any cutting of the stomach. In addition, Dr. Hawasli has interest in minimally invasive endocrine surgery such as removal of the parathyroid. Dr. Hawasli was recognized in 2004 and 2005 as one of the region's most respected general surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" ranking. He is also the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Hawasli pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Other minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures he has performed include placement of laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band) for morbid obesity, sleeve gastrectomy, removal of the gallbladder, appendix, spleen, adrenal gland and co
Gary R. Katz, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Katz is part of the bariatric surgical team at St. John Oakland Hospital's Comprehensive Center for Weight Loss. A specialist in general surgery, Dr. Katz is part of the bariatric surgical team at St. John Weight Loss Center and performs the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band). He received his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, and completed both his internship and his residency at Oakland General Hospital in Madison Heights. He is certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons. Additionally he is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Association, the Michigan State Medical Society, the Oakland County Medical Society and the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. He is in practice with Oakland Macomb Surgical Group in Madison Heights.
Kerry L. Kole, DO
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Kole has a special interest in weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable banding, laparoscopic gastric bypass, advanced laparoscopic surgery, general and emergency surgery and is fellowship-trained in trauma and critical care. In addition, Dr. Kole is Program Director of St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital's General Surgery residency program. He is board certified in general surgery and has a special interest in weight loss surgery. Among the types of bariatric surgery he performs are laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band), laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revision and conversion. He has performed more than 700 bariatric procedures, both open and laparoscopic. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and has been an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at Michigan State University. He has authored more than 20 scientific articles and book chapters, and is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (FACOS) and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.
Ahmed A. Meguid, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Meguid is a general surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures, including laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band). He also has pursued advanced training in laparoscopic surgery and performs a wide variety of laparoscopic procedures. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is in practice with Eastside Surgical Specialists, PC, in St. Clair Shores.
Alfred J. Schneider, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Schneider is a graduate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed both an internship and surgical residency at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit. He is chief of staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Township. His specialty is general surgery, and he is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Schneider has performed more than 15,000 surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and open bariatric surgery, and specializes in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the American Society of General Surgeons and Michigan Society of General Surgeons. He is in private practice with Surgical Associates of Macomb in Clinton Township.
David M. Siegel, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Siegel is part of the bariatric surgical team at St. John Weight Loss Center and specializes in open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Dr. Siegel earned his medical degree from University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, and completed both his residency and internship at Oakland General Hospital in Madison Heights. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. He is chief of staff at St. John Oakland Hospital, and previously was program director of General Surgery Resident and chief of the division of General Surgery. In addition, he is an assistant clinical professor in the department of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Surgeons (FACOS).
