Florida Hospital Altamonte Welcomes Dr. Atif Iqbal

Published: 
January 25, 2010

Florida Hospital Altamonte Welcomes Expert Laparoscopic General and Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Atif Iqbal

 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Jan. 25, 2010 - Dr. Atif Iqbal, a fellowship trained bariatric surgeon, was recently appointed as medical director of Florida Hospital Altamonte's Center for Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery.  In addition to his responsibilities as medical director, Dr. Iqbal will perform a variety of laparoscopic general surgery and bariatric procedures.

Educated at the University of Punjab in Pakistan, Dr. Iqbal moved to the United States and completed his surgical residency at the Weir College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York.  He then pursued his interest in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Nebraska where he completed his fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery and worked as senior fellow and clinical instructor in the division of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. 

Dr. Iqbal is board-certified in advanced laparoscopic general surgery and bariatric surgery.  He performs procedures via the minimally invasive laparoscopic approach, resulting in smaller incisions, less post-operative discomfort and faster recovery.  Integrating his extensive experience and advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Iqbal also works personally with each patient to create a more personalized experience. 

He has also pioneered a new comprehensive bariatric center for weight loss.  This center is designed to inform potential candidates about the life changing benefits of weight loss surgery. Dr. Iqbal will perform minimally invasive procedures including the adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to treat patients seeking a healthier lifestyle.

For media inquiries only, contact Florida Hospital Media Relations at 407-303-8217.

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