Meet Dr. Ghaderi
Iman Ghaderi, MD, MSc, MHPE
Associate Professor of Surgery
Dr. Iman Ghaderi, MD, MSc, MHPE, FRCSC, FACS, DABS-FPMBS, FASMBS is the Section Chief of Minimally Invasive, Robotic and Bariatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona. He is the Medical Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program at Banner- University Medical Center Tucson.
He is Board Certified in General Surgery and Focused Practice Designation in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is also Board Certified in General Surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
About Dr. Ghaderi
Dr. Ghaderi received his Medical Degree from Beheshti (National) University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. He earned his Master of Science degree in the Division of General Surgery at McGill University in Montreal, Canada before he completed his General Surgery residency at Western University in London, Canada. He completed a 2-year research and clinical fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition, Dr. Ghaderi completed the Master of Health Professions Education program at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
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Dr. Ghaderi's clinical research focus is on outcomes of various minimally invasive and robotic general and bariatric surgery procedures, preoperative risk assessment, and the management of general and bariatric surgery patients. His educational research focus is on surgical expertise, acquisition of cognitive and surgical skills and assessment of operative performance.
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He trains future general surgeons and minimally invasive and robotic surgery fellows. He is the Program Director for Advanced Gastrointestinal/Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at Banner University Medical Center – Tucson and the Assistant Program Director for Simulation for General Surgery residency.
Dr Ghaderi is also the Program Director for the Minimally Invasive Research Fellowship at the University of Arizona.
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Degrees
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MD: Beheshti (National) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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MSc: McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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MHPE: University of Illinois at Chicago
Expertise
Training
Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
General Surgery Residency
Western University, London, Canada
Medical School
Beheshti (National) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Board Certifications
General Surgery
American Board of Surgery and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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Focused Practice Designation in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Specialized In
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Minimally Invasive & Robotic General and Bariatric Surgery
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Benign Esophageal Surgery (Acid Reflux & Hiatal Hernia)
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Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery
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Endoscopy
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Banner - University Medical Center North
Banner - University Medical Center South
Research and Publications
Dr. Ghaderi's clinical research focus is on outcomes of various minimally invasive and robotic general and bariatric surgery procedures, preoperative risk assessment, and the management of general and bariatric surgery patients. His educational research focus is on surgical expertise, acquisition of cognitive and surgical skills and assessment of operative performance.
Language
English
Farsi
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Services
Is bariatric surgery right for you?
Bariatric surgery is the most effective tool for weight management and combined with dietary and lifestyle changes, it can open the door to a more active and healthy life. Dr. Ghaderi and his multidisciplinary team help patients through their weight loss journey.
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Most studies show that patients can lose 60-70% of their excess weight after bariatric surgery. These patients can also benefit from improvement or resolution of obesity related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. Bariatric surgery is associated with a longer life expectancy and a better quality of life. The patients who receive bariatric surgery also have a reduced risk of developing cancers and heart diseases.
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Banner University Medical Center – Tucson, under the leadership of Dr. Ghaderi, has received full accreditation as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), which is a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Am I a candidate for bariatric surgery?
You are a candidate for bariatric surgery if one or more of the following applies:
- BMI of 40 or greater
- BMI of 35 or greater with two or more serious co-morbidities such as:
Diabetes Mellitus type II
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)