Bariatric Surgery
MD, FACS, FASMBS. Director of Bariatric Surgery, Mather Hospital, Northwell Health, USA.
Dr. Arif Ahmad is a distinguished Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon with a clinical career defined by surgical excellence and innovation. With an extensive series of over 5,000 robotic bariatric procedures, he is a globally recognized pioneer in the application of robotic platforms to metabolic surgery. Dr. Ahmad is deeply committed to advancing surgical safety, standardizing complex metabolic procedures, and mentorship within the robotic community.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmad has focused on refining surgical techniques to optimize patient outcomes and minimize long-term complications. His contributions to the field of bariatric surgery are marked by a rigorous approach to robotic precision, making him a sought-after speaker and educator. As a key opinion leader, Dr. Ahmad’s work emphasizes the importance of clinical consistency, evidence-based practices, and the integration of robotics to improve the quality of life for patients undergoing metabolic procedures. He continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of robotic training and clinical standards in the United States and abroad.
Selected publications from PubMed
An Updated Review on Iron Deficiency Anemia: From Epidemiology to Diagnosis, Etiology, Prevention and Treatment.
Ahmad AMR, Ashraf Z, Awan MA, Shah SHBU, Mohammadi N
J Blood Med. 2026;17:612806 doi: 10.2147/JBM.S612806.
Comparison of early perioperative outcomes of robotic assisted bariatric surgery vs laparoscopic bariatric surgery in a center of excellence.
Wise J, Sbeih M, Ahmad Z, Agarwala A, Anoosh F, Ahmad A
Surg Endosc. 2025 Jul;39(7):4608-4614 doi: 10.1007/s00464-025-11852-9.
Bariatric Surgery and GLP-1/GIP Medications for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Comprehensive Review.
Alnagar A, Sinha Y, Ahmad AN, Ahmed A, Noormohamed MS
Curr Obes Rep. 2025 May 23;14(1):48 doi: 10.1007/s13679-025-00640-0.
Global benchmarks in primary robotic bariatric surgery redefine quality standards for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
Giudicelli G, Gero D, Romulo L, Chirumamilla V, Iranmanesh P, Owen CK, Bauerle W, Garcia A, Lucas L, Mehdorn AS, Pandey D, Almuttawa A, Cabral F, Tiwari A, Lambert V, Pascotto B, De Meyere C, Yahyaoui M, Haist T, Scheffel O, Robert M, Nuytens F, Azagra S, Kow L, Prasad A, Vaz C, Vix M, Bindal V, Beckmann JH, Soussi D, Vilallonga R, El Chaar M, Wilson EB, Ahmad A, Teixeira A, Hagen ME, Toso C, Clavien PA, Puhan M, Bueter M, Jung MK
Br J Surg. 2024 Jan 3;111(1) doi: 10.1093/bjs/znad374.
Gut Microbiome and Associated Metabolites Following Bariatric Surgery and Comparison to Healthy Controls.
Ahmad AF, Caparrós-Martín JA, Lee S, O'Gara F, Yeap BB, Green DJ, Ballal M, Ward NC, Dwivedi G
Microorganisms. 2023 Apr 26;11(5) doi: 10.3390/microorganisms11051126.
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