Our Team
FMC's Bariatric Surgerical Weight Loss Center team includes physicians and staff from Flagstaff Surgical Associates working closely with FMC staff for the operation of the program. The team takes a multidisciplinary approach and includes surgeons, general practioners, nurse educators, psychologists, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists and exercise specialists.
Surgeons and Physicians
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Robert Berger, M.D. , general surgeon, graduated from the University of Arizona (UofA) College of Medicine. Dr. Berger performed an internship and residency at the UofA, and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of the American Gastroenterologic Surgeons and the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons. Dr. Berger has performed more than 500 bariatric surgery cases. |
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Andrew Aldridge, M.D. , general surgeon, graduated from the University of Arizona (UofA) College of Medicine. Dr. Aldridge performed an internship and residency at the UofA and has participated in a multitude of training sessions at other bariatric surgery institutions. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Arizona Medical Association and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Aldridge has performed more than 250 bariatric surgery cases. |
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Joshua Clark, M.D. , family practice, serves as the bariatrician at FMC's Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Center. Dr. Clark attended medical school at the University of Minnesota. He completed his residency in family practice at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Prior to moving to Flagstaff, Dr. Clark practiced in New Mexico. |
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Richard Langsdorf, PhD., graduated with his doctoral degree in psychology from Texas Tech University. He completed a clinical psychology internship in 1980 at the University of Oklahoma Health Services Center with an emphasis in behavioral medicine. Dr. Langsdorf has been a member of the Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss team since its inception in 2004. He has conducted more than 500 pre-surgery psychological evaluations and facilitates the Bariatric Support group. Dr. Langsdorf is an allied member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. |
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| Nutrition, Exercise and Psychological Counseling
We have built our program on a model of comprehensive care for the patient before surgery, while in the hospital and after surgery. All patients are required to have psychological testing and nutritional counseling prior to surgery. Prior to surgery, patients receive a comprehensive educational notebook and education from nursing, dietitians and an exercise professional. Follow-up appointments with the psychologist and dietitian are available as needed.
Pool Program
An exercise program in our warm-water therapy pool is available for a fee for patients both pre-op and post-op. Call Therapy Services at 928 773-2125 to set up an appointment.
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