Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM is a general surgeon in Scarsdale, NY specializing in general surgery. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM is affiliated with Center for Vein Restoration and VR PHYSICIAN FOR VEIN RESTORATION.
700 White Plains Road Suite 241
Scarsdale, NY 10583
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM treated as a general surgeon in Scarsdale, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.
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Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Diplomat, American Board of Surgery Diplomat, American Board of Obesity Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Diplomat, American Board of Surgery Diplomat, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Licensed In: New York
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robin Sung Yen Huang, MD, DABOM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$5,226
Da Vinci Surgical System $5,226 |
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$1,361
Sonicision $745 |
LigaSure $262 |
iDrive Ultra $190 |
Endo GIA $21 |
Endo Stapling $14 |
Other $130 |
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$561
Vessel Sealing $323 |
Endo Stapling $102 |
Mesh $79 |
LigaSure $19 |
LigaSure Advance $17 |
Other $21 |
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$391
Wegovy $352 |
Saxenda $40 |
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$201
STRATTICE $201 |
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$999
Reltone 400 mg $193 |
ENDO GIA ULTRA $118 |
Surgical Adhesion Barrier $100 |
LapBand and or Orbera $96 |
LINX $91 |
Other $402 |
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Dr. Robin Huang is a general surgery, bariatric surgery, and bariatric medicine specialist. He has indicated that his clinical interests include cosmetic treatments, spider veins, and pelvic congestion syndrome (pelvic varicose veins). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo, Dr. Huang attended St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Huang has received professional recognition including the following: Resident Achievement Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. In addition to English, Dr. Huang speaks Mandarin. He is affiliated with Center for Vein Restoration. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Scarsdale, NY.
