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Precision Surgery. Comprehensive Care. Lifelong Results.

Ramy A. Awad, M.D., FACS

Commitment to Precision and Care

We believe that your surgical procedure is not the end of your health journey—it is the beginning. At Desert Surgical & Bariatric Specialists, we offer expert surgical precision alongside a lifelong commitment to your metabolic, hormonal, and physical wellness.

Once you are our patient, you are always our patient.

Pillars of Care

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Bariatric Excellence

The Tool for Lifelong Change We specialize in advanced, minimally invasive weight loss procedures including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and complex surgical revisions. Our focus is on long-term metabolic transformation, not just temporary weight loss.

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Foregut & General Surgery

Advanced Surgical Technique Dr. Awad is a premier foregut specialist providing targeted surgical solutions for complex Hiatal Hernias, Acid Reflux (GERD), Gallbladder disease, and Colon health using high-precision robotic technology.

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Medical Wellness

Protecting Your Medical Investment True health requires continuous optimization. We provide expert pre-surgical optimization to ensure the safest possible operative outcomes, as well as post-surgical Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and clinical obesity management.

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A Lifelong Partnership, Not a One-Time Procedure.

Unlike general surgery clinics where a surgeon might remove a gallbladder, shake your hand, and never see you again, bariatric and metabolic health requires ongoing clinical care. As your body changes, your metabolism, nutritional needs, and hormones evolve.

Our evidence-based approach ensures that we remain at the cutting edge of modern medicine and surgical technology. We walk alongside you through pre-operative optimization, the day of surgery, and every milestone in the decades that follow to navigate life's changes seamlessly.

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Take Your First Step

Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Or do you have a general surgery condition? Our quick 60-second assessment helps determine your eligibility based on standard clinical guidelines.