Bio
Dr. Muhammad Ghanem is a physician specializing in bariatric and general surgery with the Orlando Health Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute. He and his team work with patients to help them lose weight through minimally invasive surgery and lifestyle changes.
A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Ghanem’s expertise includes performing procedures such as:
- Duodenal switch
- Gastric bypass
- Hiatal hernia repairs
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Upper endoscopy
He has dedicated his career to fighting obesity, which can contribute to chronic health conditions and hold patients back from enjoying their lives to the fullest.
Dr. Ghanem’s Training
Dr. Ghanem received his medical training from Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan. He completed his residency in general surgery at Methodist Dallas Hospital in Texas and performed his fellowship in bariatric surgery at Orlando Health.
About Dr. Ghanem
Dr. Ghanem has been active in the bariatric community nationally and internationally. His research has appeared in peer-reviewed publications and other journals, and he has presented at numerous medical conferences.
He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ghanem’s professional memberships include the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American Foregut Society.
He is fluent in English, Arabic, Hebrew and French.
Academic Information
Medical Education
Jordan University of Science and TechnologyResidency
Methodist Health System DallasFellowship
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- Spanish
- English (CC)