His bariatric training has been comprehensive and methodical. He sought out and attended an ASMBS certified preceptorship in Eugene, Oregon, in August 2000, in order to learn from one of the giants in the field—Dr. Latham Flanagan, Jr. He returned to Colorado to establish the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery, PC. After becoming established and gaining considerable experience in the field of open gastric bypass surgery, he then went to Jupiter, Florida to train with Dr. Jefferson Vaughan, Jr., and start developing his expertise and knowledge in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) bariatric procedures. Already an accomplished advanced laparoscopic and general surgeon, as well as a member of SAGES (the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons), Dr. Snyder felt that his bariatric program was prepared to take the next step.

When Dr. Snyder was ready to start the advanced laparoscopic branch of his bariatric practice, he went to San Diego, California, where he trained with the recognized leader of the field of laparoscopic bariatric surgery, Dr. Alan Wittgrove, and his associate, Dr. Jill Endress, who had already made a internationally-recognized name for herself as an expert in the advance laparoscopic realm. Dr. Snyder then facilitated his team’s purchase and training in the use of the VISTA system—which allows him and his team to offer laparoscopic surgery with actual 3-dimensional visualization on head mounted displays. As a highly skilled bariatric surgeon in Denver Colorado, he feels that this is a huge technological advantage and adds to safety in the operating room.

The next advance made in the bariatric realm, after the laparoscopic bypass program was in place and successful, was the addition of the Lap-Band to his armamentarium in the treatment of morbid obesity. He was educated on this process in the summer of 2001 at the ASMBS conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then, after passing the strict selection criteria set forth by the Inamed Corporation, he completed his Lap-Band training under Dr. Robert Snow and Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico—he selected this center because it is the North American center with the most experience in Lap-Band placement and management.

Dr. Snyder’s interest in Bariatric Surgery is based on his knowledge that morbid obesity is one of the essential, yet almost wholly ignored diseases that physicians are exposed to every day. He believes that, in the appropriate patient, the surgical treatment of morbid obesity is the essential therapy that can cure a myriad of ills. He has found that in his patients the results are dramatic—ranging from life-changing to life-saving. He appreciates and is humbled by the honor and responsibility of caring for his patients struggling with this most debilitating condition.

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Meet Dr. Stacie Perlman

Dr. Perlman joined The Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery in March of 2009. She is a Board-Certified general surgeon with an additional Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics. She is currently the only female bariatric surgeon in Colorado. Dr. Perlman is originally from Aurora, CO. She completed her medical school training at Albany Medical College in upstate New York. She then completed a general surgery residency and an additional year of certified Bariatric and Minimally Invasive fellowship training at The Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, CT, an affiliate of Yale University. Prior to joining Dr. Snyder she had been practicing general surgery, bariatrics, and trauma surgery at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. A strong belief in continuity of care and ongoing patient contact, combined with the resolution of multiple medical problems is what initially interested Dr. Perlman in bariatric surgery. The ability to enjoy a patient’s journey with them makes this specialty unusually rewarding. In addition to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Dr. Perlman is certified in the performance of LapBand, Realize adjustable gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy. She is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). She is proud to be a Center of Excellence provider, certified by the Surgical Review Corporation for practices and physicians demonstrating exceptional quality and outcomes. The Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery offers a comprehensive program encompassing both pre- and postoperative full patient care. The range of postoperative course and support group offerings make this program unique in the region. Dr. Perlman is proud to be joining a practice with such a strong reputation and excited to bring a new perspective.

Meet Jessica L. Crandall RD

Jessica earned her bachelor's degree at Colorado State University.  She completed her post Graduate work in Oneonta, New York and rotations at Rose Medical Center, which she is accredited by the American Dietetics Association.  She has spent 3 years in the acute setting as well as 3 years as an out patient.  Jessica also provides our patient with readily accessible and reliable sources of dietary consultation for all nutritional concerns.

She specializes in weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, oncology, food allergies, irritable bowel as well as lifestyle changes for prevention care.  Jessica believes in making changes that are individualized to your needs and preferences.

Jessica is very active in her professional organizations.  She has been a Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Licensure Chair for the Colorado Dietetic Association (CDA).  Jessica Crandall was also recently selected as Colorado State Young Dietitian of the Year by Coloardo Dietetics Association.

While not working, Jessica can be found enjoying her favorite hobbies; such as, hiking, teaching aerobics, snowboarding and spending time with her family and friends.

Begin your weight loss journey with an experienced, board certified Denver bariatric surgeon. Call Dr. Snyder and his team today!