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Dr. Michael Johnell, MD

  • 1801 16th Street
  • Greeley,
  • Colorado
  • 80631

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
Gender
Male

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Greeley Information

Greeley, Colorado is home to 1 practicing bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon who has an office in the zip code 80631.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Greeley has a population of 87,596, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 bariatric / gastric bypass surgeon for every 87,596 residents.

Colorado Information

Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.

Bariatric Surgery Information

Description

Bariatric surgery is a type of procedure that can be used to achieve significant weight loss in individuals who are very obese (morbidly obese). A thumb-sized stomach pouch is created (using a stapling or banding technique) then the outlet of the pouch is connected directly to the intestine, essentially bypassing the lower stomach. After the surgery, the amount of calories your body can intake is reduced which leads to weight loss.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Metabolism, Nutrition, Obesity, Eating Disorders, liposuction, Lap Band Laparoscopic, and Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Weight Management, Lap Band Surgery, and Surgical Weight Loss.

 
 

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