AmirAbbasGhaferiMDMSc, MBA, FACS, FASMBS

PubMed

• Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Across the IFSO Chapters: Key Insights on the Baseline Patient Demographics, Procedure Types, and Mortality from the Eighth IFSO Global Reg...
  Wendy A Brown, Ronald Liem, Salman Al-Sabah, Mehran Anvari, Camilo Boza, Ricardo V Cohen, Amir Ghaferi, Villy Våge, Jacques Himpens, Lilian Kow, John Morton, Mario Mus...> ;Obesity Surgery. 2024 May 1
• Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes Management.
  Tammy Lyn Kindel, Luke M Funk, Amir A Ghaferi> ;JAMA Surgery. 2024 Apr 3
• Including socioeconomic status reduces readmission penalties to safety-net hospitals.
  Anush Motaganahalli, Shantanu Dev, Gonzalez, A., Saunders, J., Dev, S., Ghaferi, A.> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2024 Mar 1
• Association of program-specific variation in bariatric surgery volume for Medicaid patients and access to care: a tale of inequality?
  Amy E Somerset, Michael H Wood, Aaron J Bonham, Arthur M Carlin, Jonathan Finks, Amir A Ghaferi, Oliver A Varban> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Nov 1
• Evaluating outcomes among surgeons who changed their technique for gastric bypass: a state-wide analysis from 2011 to 2021.
  Ahmad M Hider, Hollis Johanson, Aaron J Bonham, Amir A Ghaferi, Jonathan Finks, Anne P Ehlers, Arthur M Carlin, Oliver A Varban> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Nov 1
• Finding Comfort in Discomfort… Reflecting on Stories Told.
  C Ann Vitous, Michaela Bamdad, Brittany K Bankhead, Imani E McElroy, Harveshp Mogal, Ruchi Thanawala, Amir Ghaferi> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2024 Jan 1
• 3 citations
  The effect of marijuana use on short-term outcomes with bariatric surgery.
  Lindsay A Janes, John W Hammond, Aaron J Bonham, Arthur M Carlin, Amir A Ghaferi, Oliver A Varban, Anne P Ehlers, Jonathan F Finks> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2023 Sep 1
• 2 citations
  Financial Impact of Metabolic Surgery on Prescription Diabetes Medications in Michigan.
  Oliver A Varban, Kristen P Hassett, Monica Yost, Arthur M Carlin, Amir A Ghaferi, Jonathan F Finks, Anne P Ehlers> ;JAMA Surgery. 2023 May 1
• 4 citations
  Impact of concurrent hiatal hernia repair during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy on patient-reported gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: a state-wide analysis.
  Ahmad M Hider, Aaron J Bonham, Arthur M Carlin, Jonathan F Finks, Amir A Ghaferi, Oliver A Varban, Anne P Ehlers> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2023 Jun 1
• 3 citations
  Independent Predictors of Discontinuation of Diabetic Medication after Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass.
  Oliver A Varban, Aaron J Bonham, Arthur M Carlin, Amir A Ghaferi, Jonathath F Finks, Anne P Ehlers> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2022 Oct 1
• A 44-Year-Old Woman with Dyspnea and Hemoptysis in the Setting of Remote Bariatric Surgery.
  Samantha Chao, Victoria Hoch, Timothy Gilbert, Sarah Nelson, Kyle Sheetz, Amir Ghaferi, Elliot Wakeam, Ivan Co> ;Chest. 2022 Oct 1
• 3 citations
  Predicting serious complication risks after bariatric surgery: external validation of the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative risk prediction model using the Dutc...
  Erman O Akpinar, Amir A Ghaferi, Ronald S L Liem, Aaron J Bonham, Simon W Nienhuijs, Jan Willem M Greve, Perla J Marang-van de Mheen> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2023 Mar 1
• 2 citations
  Independent predictors and timing of portomesenteric vein thrombosis after bariatric surgery.
  Arthur M Carlin, Oliver A Varban, Anne P Ehlers, Aaron J Bonham, Amir A Ghaferi, Jonathan F Finks> ;Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2022 Dec 1
• 4 citations
  Questioning the legitimacy of bariatric surgery: a qualitative analysis of individuals from the community who qualify for bariatric surgery.
  Grace F Chao, Adrian Diaz, Amir A Ghaferi, Justin B Dimick, Mary E Byrnes> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Sep 1
• 2 citations
  Impact of hiatal hernia repair technique on patient-reported gastroesophageal reflux symptoms following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
  Anne P Ehlers, Aaron J Bonham, Amir A Ghaferi, Jonathan F Finks, Arthur M Carlin, Oliver A Varban> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Sep 1
• 3 citations
  Comparison of COVID-19 Rates Among In-Person and Virtual Attendees of a National Surgical Society Meeting in the US.
  Casey M Silver, Rachel H Joung, Melanie S Morris, Kasper S Wang, Amir A Ghaferi, Karl Y Bilimoria, Callisia N Clarke> ;JAMA Network Open. 2022 Sep 1
• 2 citations
  Female Patient Perceptions on Financial Incentives to Promote Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery.
  Anne P Ehlers, C Ann Vitous, Grace F Chao, Amanda Stricklen, Rachel Ross, Jeffrey T Kullgren, Amir A Ghaferi> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2022 Aug 1
• Factors that influence discharge opioid prescribing among bariatric surgeons across Michigan.
  C Ann Vitous, Arthur M Carlin, Jennifer Waljee, Amanda Stricklen, Rachel Ross, Amir Ghaferi, Anne P Ehlers> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2023 Jan 1
• 3 citations
  Implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for bariatric surgery - A qualitative study.
  Anne P Ehlers, C Ann Vitous, Amanda Stricklen, Rachel Ross, Amir A Ghaferi, Jonathan F Finks> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2022 Jul 1
• 14 citations
  Association between choice of reversal agent for neuromuscular block and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients at increased risk undergoing non-emergency s...
  Michelle T Vaughn, Lori D Bash, Allison Janda, Nirav Shah, Amir Ghaferi, Michael Sjoding, Graciela Mentz, Sachin Kheterpal, , Colquhoun, D.> ;British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2023 Jan 1
• 8 citations
  Outcomes of the first global multidisciplinary consensus meeting including persons living with obesity to standardize patient-reported outcome measurement in obesity t...
  Claire E E de Vries, Caroline B Terwee, May Al Nawas, Bart A van Wagensveld, Ignace M C Janssen, Ronald S L Liem, Simon W Nienhuijs, Ricardo V Cohen, Elisabeth F C van...> ;Obesity Reviews. 2022 Aug 1
• Expectations and experiences following bariatric surgery: Perceptions of female patients across Michigan.
  C Ann Vitous, Anne P Ehlers, Grace F Chao, Amanda Stricklen, Rachel Ross, Jeffrey T Kullgren, Amir Ghaferi> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2022 Oct 1
• 2 citations
  Racial variation in baseline characteristics and wait times among patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
  Mary R Shen, Shannon Jiang, M Andrew Millis, Sidra N Bonner, Aaron J Bonham, Jonathan F Finks, Amir Ghaferi, Arthur Carlin, Oliver A Varban> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Jan 1
• 4 citations
  Patient characteristics and outcomes among bariatric surgery patients with high narcotic overdose scores.
  Phillip Yang, Aaron J Bonham, Arthur M Carlin, Jonathan F Finks, Amir A Ghaferi, Oliver A Varban> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Dec 1
• 4 citations
  Understanding Racially Diverse Community Member Views of Obesity Stigma and Bariatric Surgery.
  Grace F Chao, Adrian Diaz, Amir A Ghaferi, Justin B Dimick, Mary E Byrnes> ;Obesity Surgery. 2022 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

• Using Quality-of-Life Measures to Determine the Ideal Bariatric Procedure  
  Grace F Chao, Oliver A Varban, Amir A Ghaferi, JAMA Surgery
• Achieving Critical Mass in Surgical Outcomes Research  
  Nader N Massarweh, Amir A Ghaferi, Rachel R Kelz, JAMA Surgery
• Considering Surgeon Skill in Randomized Clinical Trials  
  Amir A Ghaferi, Justin B Dimick, JAMA Surgery
• Interpersonal and Organizational Dynamics Are Key Drivers of Failure to Rescue  
  Margaret E. Smith, Amir A. Ghaferi, Health Affairs
• New Onset Alcohol Use Disorder Following Bariatric Surgery  
  Julia Brennan, Michael Sessine, Amir A Ghaferi, Mitchell Alameddine, Nadine Ibrahim, Surgical Endoscopy
• Understanding Variation in Enhanced Recovery Practices After Bariatric Surgery  
  Margaret E Smith, Oliver A Varban, Arthur M Carlin, Amir A Ghaferi, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
• Setting Appropriate Expectations After Bariatric Surgery  
  Amir A Ghaferi, Oliver A Varban, JAMA
• Understanding the Benefits of Bariatric Surgery  
  Amir A Ghaferi, Margaret E Smith, JAMA
• Assessing Variation in Technique for Sleeve Gastrectomy Based on Outcomes of Surgeons Ranked by Safety and Efficacy: A Video-Based Study  
  Oliver A Varban, Amir A Ghaferi, Arthur M Carlin, Paul R Kemmeter, Justin B Dimick, Jonathan F Finks, Surgical Endoscopy
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