weight loss surgery - What you must learn before considering weight loss surgery

Specializing in general surgery and minimally invasive Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatrics), Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon Jeffrey Jenkins, MD, is certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jenkins went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, where he eventually served as Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Assistant Program Director for the General Surgery Residency program. During his Air Force career, Dr. Jenkins also spent time as a staff trauma surgeon at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Since November 2000, Dr. Jenkins has held active privileges as a General Surgeon at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. SAFH is accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a BSCN level 2 Center of Excellence. Dr. Jenkins also operates out of Sutter Roseville Hospital which holds the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) SRC level 1 Center of Excellence. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS).

For the past two decades Dr. Jenkins has been actively involved in the care of the morbidly obese patients. He received formal training in Bariatric Surgery during his General Surgery residency. In addition, he has completed formal training courses in Bariatric Surgery from Dr. Mark Vierra at Stanford University as well as the Masters Course in Bariatric Surgery from the ASBS.

Gregory I. Fields, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist

1020 29th Street, Suite 680
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 425-3177.

Dr. Fields completed his PhD in clinical psychology from Texas Tech University. As part of his training, he completed a one-year internship at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Sepulveda, CA focusing on neuropsychology, psychological assessment and geropsychology. Following internship, Dr. Fields began a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology sponsored jointly by the Veterans Administration and UC Davis.

In private practice since 1999, Dr. Fields has offered a variety of services including neuropsychological and psychological assessment and psychotherapy with a specialty in behavioral health. He has been completing presurgical psychological evaluations for weight loss surgery patients since 2000. He has an increasing desire to be more involved with patients postsurgically. Through his practice, Dr. Fields strives to be a patient advocate and ally rather than someone merely offering clearance.

By maintaining involvement with the American Society for Bariatric Society (ASBS), including recent completion of the two day master’s course for mental healthcare professionals offered by ASBS, Dr. Fields works to remain current with psychological and behavioral issues relevant to weight loss surgery patients.

Dr. Fields maintains a private practice located at 1020 29th Street, Suite 680, in midtown Sacramento, and can be reached personally by telephone at (916) 425-3177.

Dr. Green enhances The Plastic Surgery Center group with his knowledge of the latest medical techniques. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Sacramento Scott D. Green, MDDr. Green began his training at Texas A&M School of Medicine where he received his Medical Doctorate. He furthered his training at the University of Vermont Medical Center for general surgery, followed by plastic surgery training at the world-renowned Loma Linda University.

During his surgical training at both the University of Vermont and Loma Linda University Medical Centers, Dr. Green received many awards, including the distinguished Resident of the Year award and the Bernard Barney Excellence in Plastic Surgery award.

Dr. Green's clinical scientific work has been included in the leading plastic surgery publications, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal (PRS). He has presented his research at many plastic surgery meetings and in the year 2000, was credited with the best scientific research paper by the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. In 2007, he presented his work on facial rejuvenation and body contouring following massive weight loss at the California Society annual meeting.

Dr. Green brings a new and fresh perspective to The Plastic Surgery Center. He is one of the country's foremost surgeons in the area of cosmetic surgery following massive weight loss. He is an innovator of new techniques and is proficient in all of the latest technology and surgical procedures. His specialties include breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, nose surgery, and facial rejuvenation.

Over the years, Dr. Green has had the opportunity to perform surgery during humanitarian missions to Baja, Mexico and Deschapelles, Haiti. He enjoys fishing, skiing, Arabian horses, and mountain climbing; and spends his free time with his wife Britt, daughter Sage, and his sons Forrest and Hunter.

Weight loss surgery gives new hope and a lighter healthier life through bariatric weight loss solutions. Sierra Bariatrics provides personalized care and professional treatment for patients in Northern California.