Bariatric Surgery

The Bariatric team at SWBMG has been specializing in endocrine and metabolic diseases since 1993, with a particular focus on bariatric surgery as a solution for obesity-related health issues. Recognizing the proven benefits of bariatric surgery in curing obesity-related diabetes, we began performing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in 1998, becoming early adopters of this effective treatment. Over the years, our expertise in laparoscopic techniques has enabled us to help thousands of patients achieve their weight loss goals with minimal discomfort and faster recovery times. Our team includes one of the few surgeons in the world who is trained and experienced in performing the full range of bariatric surgical procedures. These include:

• Duodenal Switch
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric Bypass
• LAP-BAND®
• REALIZE® Band
• Band to Sleeve conversions,
• Other various revision surgeries.

We are also highly skilled in performing most abdominal procedures laparoscopically, ensuring the least invasive approach with the best possible outcomes for our patients.

We are deeply committed to helping our patients make fully informed decisions about their weight loss journey. From the initial consultation to post-surgical follow-up, we provide ongoing support to ensure the best possible results. Our team emphasizes a collaborative approach, where patients are expected to follow our recommendations, and in turn, we commit to supporting them every step of the way.

Breast Surgery

At SWBMG, our team is dedicated to providing expert care for patients with both benign and malignant breast diseases. As breast surgeons, we specialize in a wide variety of breast surgeries, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We have extensive experience in performing advanced procedures such as:

• Nipple-sparing mastectomies
• Oncoplastic techniques

Our surgeons are highly skilled in managing complex breast conditions, from benign breast abnormalities to advanced stages of breast cancer. We are committed to providing compassionate care, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate treatment options based on the latest evidence and individualized to their diagnosis. Our comprehensive approach emphasizes not only the physical aspects of treatment but also the emotional support needed throughout the journey, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for each patient.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The Plastic Surgery team at SWBMG is highly skilled in performing a wide variety of surgical procedures, including complex microsurgery, on a routine basis. With our commitment to providing comprehensive care to address both medical and aesthetic needs, our services cover all aspects of plastic surgery, ranging from:

• Cancer reconstruction and melanoma surgery
• Hand surgery
• Microsurgery
• Cosmetic surgery
• Gender confirmation surgery

Our board-certified plastic surgeons have a strong track record of excellent outcomes, with specialized training in microsurgery and hand surgery. They have completed fellowship programs in these fields, alongside residency training at prestigious institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Plastic Surgery Programs. This advanced training allows us to offer cutting-edge techniques and deliver optimal results for our patients.

We are proud to have established multidisciplinary programs in collaboration with Breast Surgery/Oncology and Melanoma departments, ensuring a collaborative, holistic approach to patient care. While our primary service areas include San Francisco, Marin County, and Sonoma County, we regularly see patients from all over California, as well as from Nevada, Oregon, and Hawaii, who seek our specialized expertise in plastic surgery.

Melanoma

In 2009, Drs. Stanley Leong and Mohammed Kashani-Sabat launched a melanoma program outside of an academic setting, which has since evolved into the “Center of Distinction.”

The Melanoma program at SWBMG is widely recognized for its outstanding care and results, consistently exceeding national standards. The Center for Melanoma Research and Treatment offers a fully integrated approach, combining patient care, research, and ongoing clinical trials to comprehensively address all aspects of melanoma.

Our specialists provide expert treatment for melanoma patients at every stage, from early-stage growths to cancer. Our extensive treatment options include:

• Selective Sentinel lymph node dissections
• Immunotherapy for patients with advanced melanoma

Thoracic Surgery

At SWBMG, our team of thoracic and foregut surgeons, interventional pulmonologists, interventional endoscopists, neurogastroenterologists and their staff provide personalized, multi-disciplinary care to our patients with a wide variety of benign and malignant thoracic and esophagogastric diagnoses. We provide minimally invasive approaches including robotic bronchoscopy, endoscopic resection and robotic thoracic surgery.

The spectrum of diagnoses we evaluate and treat include:
• Lung nodules
• Lung Cancer
• Mediastinal masses including thymomas and schwannomas
• Robotic thymectomy for nonthymomatous myasthenia gravis
• Chest wall tumors
• Esophageal cancers
• Esophageal diverticula
• Achalasia
• Paraesophageal hernias
• Gastroesophaeal reflux disease

Urology

From its inception, SWBMG’s Urology team has been dedicated to providing accessible, highly responsive, and evidence-based care that addresses the full spectrum of urologic health for all. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive and multifaceted urology services, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care tailored to their specific needs.

Our team delivers world-class urological services in the office, outpatient surgeries, and complex inpatient procedures, handling even the most challenging cases with expertise. We specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and expert treatment of urological cancers, including those of the adrenal glands, kidneys, bladder, prostate, and testicles.

In addition to cancer care, we have extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of various urological conditions, including:

• Complicated kidney stones
• Enlarged prostate
• General men’s health and education
• Voiding dysfunction and urodynamics

Otolaryngology: Facial Plastics and Reconstruction

Our Facial Plastic & Reconstruction surgeons at SWBMG specialize in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures designed to enhance the appearance and function of the face. With a team of highly skilled surgeons and dedicated professionals, we are committed to providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our goal is to help individuals look and feel their best, whether they are seeking aesthetic improvements or improved facial appearance and function after treatment for cancers of the head and neck or traumatic injury. Our team also specializes in helping patients with facial paralysis smile again through surgical and non-surgical facial reanimation treatments, and nasal breathing surgery to help increase air flow and quality of life.

We offer a range of services to help patients such as:
• Facial rejuvenation, including face and neck lifts, neurotoxins, fillers and laser
treatments
• Facial paralysis treatment and management
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, such as after skin cancer and trauma
• Gender-affirming facial surgery
• Nasal breathing surgery, including deviated septum and sinusitis
• Rhinoplasty (cosmetic and reconstructive nose jobs)
• Scar treatment

Otolaryngology: Laryngology

Laryngology plays a vital role in preserving the health of the voice and airway. At SWBMG, our team of laryngologists uses both medical and surgical approaches to address various conditions affecting the throat, voice, and breathing. By enhancing patients’ quality of life, we help restore essential functions like speaking and swallowing. Whether dealing with chronic conditions, urgent concerns, or preventive care, our laryngologists are dedicated to supporting anyone facing voice or airway challenges.

To help aim at maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the voice and respiratory system, a few services include:
• Surgical interventions
• Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders
• Management of airway conditions
• Treatment of swallowing disorders

Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery

The head and neck surgeons at SWBMG offer vital care for a broad range of conditions affecting the head, neck, and surrounding areas. From treating cancers and managing thyroid or salivary gland disorders to repairing facial injuries and addressing airway or swallowing difficulties, our experts utilize advanced surgical methods and minimally invasive techniques to improve health, restore function, and enhance quality of life. Additionally, our surgeons collaborate with other specialists to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care throughout the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process. Key services provided are:

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Salivary gland disorders
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Endoscopic surgery
• Neck masses and lymph node surgery

Otolaryngology: Neurotology

Neurotology surgery plays a vital role in treating conditions that impact hearing, balance, and facial nerve function. At SWBMG, our neurotologists perform expert surgeries to remove tumors, repair hearing structures, restore balance, and address complex ear conditions, all aimed at improving patients’ overall health and well-being. Through the use of cutting-edge surgical techniques and close collaboration with other specialists, our team offers comprehensive care to manage and treat conditions that significantly affect auditory and neurological health. We specialize in a variety of services, including:

• Ear tumor surgery
• Hearing restoration surgery
• Balance disorders and surgery
• Facial nerve surgery