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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 1-3 out of 3 doctors available Last Name Initial: V Eric J. Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S. Gastroenterologist Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Colonoscopy, Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, Endoscopic ultrasound, Intragastric balloon procedure, Upper endoscopy, En...doscopic mucosal resection, ERCP, Endoscopic GI leak procedure, Obesity, Polyp, Esophageal varices, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreatitis, Intestinal obstruction, Bile duct stone, Bile duct stricture, Cholecystitis, Bile duct injury, Esophageal stricture Show more areas of focus for Eric J. Vargas Valls, M.D., M.S. Ben R. Veenstra, M.D. Surgeon Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Robotic surgery, Bariatric surgery, Gastric bypass surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernia repair, Abdomin...al wall reconstruction, Appendectomy, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Small bowel obstruction Show more areas of focus for Ben R. Veenstra, M.D. Elena Volfson, M.D. Psychiatrist Phoenix, AZ Areas of focus: Chronic pain, Obesity, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Post traumatic stress diso...rder, Drug addiction, Substance abuse Show more areas of focus for Elena Volfson, M.D. By Mayo Clinic Staff Obesity care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Diagnosis & treatmentCare at Mayo Clinic July 22, 2023 Print Related BMI and waist circumference calculator What is insulin resistance? 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