Barry Greene Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Barry Greene, Bariatric Surgeon Barry Greene, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a nationally recognized bariatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery at Advanced Weight Loss Surgery in Rockville, Maryland. As a pioneer in the field of bariatric surgery, Dr. Greene has been instrumental in the development of many weight loss surgery programs throughout Maryland. Dr. Greene proudly served his country by enlisting in the Medical Core of the United States Air Force where he founded a Laparoscopic Program at Wright State University and Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Medical School and completed a residency at Wright State University School of Medicine where he was honored by the Academy of Medicine as the Outstanding Resident of 1990. He currently serves as the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, a nationally accredited program recognized by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) for advancing safe, high-quality care for bariatric patients. Board-certified, Dr. Greene is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Washington Academy of Surgery (WAS), The Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi) and Montgomery County Medical Society (MCMS). He previously served as President of the Maryland Chapter of the ASMBS. As a highly-esteemed and experienced surgeon, Dr. Greene was the very first surgeon in his region to offer single incision laparoscopic surgery. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Air Force Commendation Medal and Oak Leaf Medal and the CIBA Award for Outstanding Community Service. He has been an expert speaker across the country and has been published in several medical journals including the American Journal of Surgery. Additionally, he continues to teach advanced laparoscopic techniques to residents and other surgeons. When not in the operating room or seeing patients, Dr. Greene volunteers his time for community service projects in the United States and abroad, participating in surgical missions to Kenya, Honduras, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. He also enjoys hiking and biking with his wife. Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Greene Dr. Greene is known by patients for his warm smile and calming manner. Dr. Greene’s surgical expertise and dedication to his profession have led him to become one of the most sought out bariatric surgeons on the east coast and throughout the country. Having performed laparoscopic surgery for more than 20 years, in 2001, his patients began asking him to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass for weight loss. After seeing the profound impact bariatric surgery had on his patients, he committed his practice to help individuals with their fight with obesity and has been helping to save and transform lives ever since! Dr. Greene’s surgical expertise and dedication to his profession have led the Advanced Weight Loss Surgery program to become one of the most sought out weight loss centers on the east coast and within the country. Having performed laparoscopic surgery for more than 20 years, in 2001, our patients began asking Dr. Greene to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass for weight loss. After seeing the profound impact bariatric surgery had on his patients, he committed his practice to the fight against obesity and to helping to save and transform lives ever since! Dr. Greene is an expert in weight loss treatments and offers both surgical and non-surgical solutions. Dr. Greene and his team routinely perform the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band), and weight loss surgery revisions. He also offers the Orbera Intragastric Balloon and the Obalon Balloon System for weight loss which does not require surgery. Dr. Greene has developed a multidisciplinary approach which includes Bariatric Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Behavioral Health. Dr. Greene’s surgical expertise includes his passion for treating cancers of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and colon, as well as gallbladder surgery, abdominal wall hernia surgery, and surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernias. Bariatric Surgery in Maryland Dr. Greene and his team offer a caring and compassionate environment where staff and patients feel just like family. They are committed to unparalleled support and continued education to ensure that each patient makes an informed decision about a wide range of obesity treatment options including having weight loss surgery, non-surgical procedures, and medical weight loss. Dr. Greene understands that making the decision to undergo treatment for obesity is a commitment. It is his mission to improve the well-being, health, and quality-of-life for his patients. Dr. Greene has developed an extensive long-term approach to weight loss and maintenance including conscious decision making regarding food choices, ongoing peer and professional support, and nutritional guidance, which has resulted in excellent outcomes for our patients. Your weight loss journey can begin by attending a free informational seminar. For your convenience, you can check out our online webinars. To register for a seminar, give us a call 301-251-4128. Let us take you forward! We are committed to your success!