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Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, gallbladder problems, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

14605 Potomac Branch Drive 210
Woodbridge, VA 22191

(703) 620-3211

Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD is a general surgeon in Woodbridge, VA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD is affiliated with Inova, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

14605 Potomac Branch Drive 210
Woodbridge, VA 22191

Address:

3580 Joseph Siewick Drive 205
Fairfax, VA 22033

Some issues Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, 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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“While some people undergo weight loss surgery, they need to adopt a healthy diet to keep the pounds from coming back, says Dr. Amir H. Moazzez, a bariatric surgeon at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in...”—"Controlling appetite key to stabilizing one's weight", The Washington Times, September 2007

doctor visit	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	118

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	44

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	65

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	86
implant surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	78

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	36

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	33

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	85

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD treated as a general surgeon in Woodbridge, VA were implant surgery.

doctor visit	64
implant surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD.

**Gender**
Female	35
Male	14

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2001)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Inova Fairfax Hospital

INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD has an average of 2.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Woodbridge, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amir Houshang Moazzez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,278 Da Vinci Surgical System $9,278
Ethicon US, LLC	$3,956 Other/NA $3,750	Endoscopy Endocutters $206
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$2,860 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $1,077	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $687	SYNECOR Biomaterial $402	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $388	GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $165	Other $140
Covidien LP	$1,048 EleVision $189	ForceTriad $160	GIA $114	Endo GIA $107	Signia $102	Other $377
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$932 Orbera $797	X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System $131	Overstitch $4
Other	$2,712 Signia $678	Senhance Surgical Robotics System $604	Sonicision $433	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $260	Signet $142	Other $594

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,934
Food and Beverage	$6,061
Education	$4,027
Consulting Fee	$3,750
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Amir Moazzez's specialty is general surgery. Dr. Moazzez's areas of expertise include gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), gallbladder problems, and laparoscopic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. His education and training includes medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He has a 2.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.