- Maple Grove MN, US Daniel J. BALBIERZ - Redwood City CA, US William L. Athas - Durham NC, US John LUNSFORD - San Carlos CA, US Kevin Van Bladel - Livermore CA, US Ashik MOHAN - Petaluma CA, US Samuel T. CREWS - Woodside CA, US Shuji UEMURA - San Francisco CA, US Robert T. HAWES - Awendaw SC, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/00 A61M 25/01
Abstract:
The present application describes an implant system useable for positioning an implant device such as a device useful for restricting passage of ingested food into the stomach. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a plurality of anchors that may be coupled to tissue within the stomach, or to a tissue tunnel formed by plicating stomach wall tissue. The anchor includes a loop. During use, the implant device is inserted through the loop and expanded such that it retains its position within the loop until removed. Instruments for implanting and explanting the implant device are also described.
Affinity Clinic 2225 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794 229-391-4100 (phone), 229-391-4201 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine Graduated: 1994
Procedures:
Allergen Immunotherapy Destruction of Benign/Premalignant Skin Lesions Destruction of Lesions on the Anus Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) Hearing Evaluation Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests Pulmonary Function Tests Skin Tags Removal Vaccine Administration
Dr. Hawes graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1994. He works in Tifton, GA and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Hawes is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center.
Acute Pancreatitis Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis Chronic Pancreatitis Liver Cancer Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
Languages:
English Spanish
Description:
Dr. Hawes graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1980. He works in Orlando, FL and 1 other location and specializes in Gastroenterology. Dr. Hawes is affiliated with Florida Hospital Altamonte, Florida Hospital Apopka, Florida Hospital Deland and Florida Hospital Orlando.