About Dr. Augusto Enrique Whittwell, Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Augusto Enrique Whittwell is a general surgeon in South Miami, Florida, and is affiliated with Baptist Health Miami Hospital. He received his medical degree from Cayetano Heredia University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Augusto E. Whittwell has expertise in treating endoscopy and bariatric surgery, among other conditions.
Dr. Whittwell's expertise likely includes a range of bariatric procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Each of these surgeries has its own set of indications, techniques, and potential outcomes. Gastric bypass, for instance, involves creating a small pouch in the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to this pouch. This approach effectively reduces the quantity of food that can be consumed and absorbed, aiding in significant weight loss.
Speciality In
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
