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Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Professional interests include: laparoscopic Roux-en-y gastric bypass, anti-reflux surgery, Roux-en-y gastric bypass, and more.
5 Founders Street Suite 102
Willimantic, CT 06226

Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD is affiliated with Windham Hospital, Hartford Healthcare, The William H. Backus Hospital, Integrated Care Partners and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.

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Office Locations

100 Perkins Farm Drive Suite 204
Mystic, CT 06355
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215 Elm Street Suite 101
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

5 Dayton Road Suite 203
Waterford, CT 06385
(203) 926-8835
(203) 929-8805
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Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

5 Founders Street Suite 102
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 889-9080
(860) 885-2714
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Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

80 Norwich - New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 425-8740
(860) 886-1445
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Some issues Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

  • Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
  • Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
  • Suppresses appetite
  • Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
  • Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 32
inpatient care 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 32
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 24
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 33
Dementia 17
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 30
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 116
inpatient care 116
minimally invasive procedures 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 53
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 13
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 39
Dementia 15
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 56
hospital care 109
inpatient care 109

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 130
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 38
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 107
gastrointestinal procedures 16
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
minimally invasive procedures 16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 80
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 26
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 101
gastrointestinal procedures 28
hospital care 110
inpatient care 110
minimally invasive procedures 28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 82
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 20
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 25
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 37
doctor visit 148
gastrointestinal procedures 37
hospital care 146
inpatient care 146
minimally invasive procedures 37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 107
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 22
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 28
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 87
doctor visit 295
gastrointestinal procedures 114
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
minimally invasive procedures 114
preventive care 27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 87

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 285
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 25
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 48
doctor visit 151
gastrointestinal procedures 48
hospital care 72
inpatient care 72
minimally invasive procedures 48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 117
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 18
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 135
gastrointestinal procedures 48
hospital care 55
inpatient care 55
minimally invasive procedures 48
preventive care 14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 104
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 17
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 76
doctor visit 169
gastrointestinal procedures 76
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
minimally invasive procedures 76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 76

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 23
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 20
Dementia 8
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Mystic, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures 42
doctor visit 122
gastrointestinal procedures 47
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93
minimally invasive procedures 47
preventive care 20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 92
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 52
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 38
85 and over 18
Less than 65 45
65 to 74 50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. He completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Residency: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Windham Hospital
Hartford Healthcare
The William H. Backus Hospital
Integrated Care Partners
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Medspan Commercial, Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Medspan Medicare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel
Great-West Healthcare
WellCare
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Evercare
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
Aetna
Oxford Health Plans
Coventry
Cigna
Anthem
ConnectiCare
Focus Health Solutions
Prime Health
First Health
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
CarePartners of Connecticut
Senior Whole Health
Health Direct
HMC/ Northeast Healthcare
Colonial Cooperative Care
BCBS Medicare
Inc.
Medspan Commercial
Health Connecticut
Health New England
Healthy Connecticut
Connecticare Commercial
Essence Healthcare
Medspan Medicare
Connecticare Medicare
Community Health Network of Connecticut
Northeast Health Direct

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mystic, CT. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2020-01-24 
My gall bjadder




My gall bladder surgery went very well.Dr. Sheriff’s team was great, and I couldn’t ask for a better Dr.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Raza M. Shariff, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $1,296 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple
$1,296
Ethicon US, LLC $475 Endoscopy Endocutters
$363 		Endoscopy Other
$112
Covidien LP $367 Endo Stapling
$71
$296
Covidien Sales LLC $174 Synthetic Mesh
$169 		Vessel Sealing
$5
Celleration_Inc $88 MIST Therapy
$88
Other $195 Dental Implant
$86 		4-K
$40 		Exparel
$28 		SUR - Staple Line
$15 		Renasys
$14 		Other
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,383
Travel and Lodging $1,212

Biography

Dr. Raza Shariff's medical specialty is general surgery and bariatric surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: groin hernia, achalasia, and surgical repair. Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shariff takes. He studied medicine at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Shariff completed his residency training at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Windham Hospital and The William H. Backus Hospital. Hartford Healthcare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Old Saybrook, CT.

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