Dr. Shillingford’s gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients have always been encouraged to attend his monthly Nutrition Support meeting held the second Monday of each month. Attending the meeting is often difficult for many patients due to a variety of factors (distance, timing, work, family responsibilities, etc).
Obese people (those with a BMI above 35) are at a higher risk for heart attacks. Their risk is elevated for a number of reasons, including their weight status[…]
In addition to performing gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band surgeries, Dr. Shillingford, MD, PA, is also renowned for his skills in performing[…]
Incisional hernias occur when internal tissue, such as intestines, liver, or muscle, protrude through a surgical wound or scar tissue […]
Inguinal hernias are often joked about, but they’re no laughing matter. This type of hernia occurs when tissue pushes through […]
