Author Archives: Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Poster Presentations at the Society of American Gastrointestinal Surgeons

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeon (SAGES) Meeting Dr. Clapp presented three posters with his resident and students this past weekend in Seattle. First Presentation “An unusual presentation of Coccidioidomycosis with peritoneal involvement in an immunocompetent individual” Joe Krocker … Continue reading →

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4 Weight Loss Surgery Treatments

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

When weight loss surgery was introduced a few decades ago, its sole purpose was to help people lose weight. Today, it does a lot more than just that. Weight loss surgery has been shown to improve symptoms of weight-related conditions … Continue reading →

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3 Main Symptoms of Gastro Reflux Disease

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Gastro Reflux Disease or acid reflux is a condition in which acidic content from the stomach leaks backs up into the esophagus. The liquid may cause irritation on the lining of the esophagus, over time leading to a chronic condition … Continue reading →

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Abstract Acceptance For A Seattle Presentation

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Presentation about what? Dr. Benjamin Clapp accepted the abstract presentation about: An unusual presentation of Coccidioidomycosis with peritoneal involvement in an immunocompetent individual. What is Coccidioidomycosis? Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States, Central America, and South America.  … Continue reading →

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How are Abdominal Hernias Diagnosed?

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

A clinical evaluation is used to diagnose abdominal hernia. Read on to learn abdominal hernia diagnosis and why you should seek treatment for abdominal hernias. Doctors often rely on a physical exam to diagnose abdominal hernias. In some case, a … Continue reading →

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Dr. Clapp Presenting at the 34th ASMBS Annual Meeting

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

  Dr. Clapp will be presenting “Alarming Trends in Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Meta-Analysis” at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons annual meeting in Washington, DC. He will be presenting as part of Top Ten Papers along with 2 … Continue reading →

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What is Colorectal Cancer?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

So what is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the rectum or colon. Colorectal cancer treatment involves chemotherapy, radiation, and colorectal surgery. Colorectal cancer is also known as bowel cancer or colon cancer. It is a type of … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to recover From a Hernia Repair Surgery?

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Recovery from hernia repair surgery varies with every patient. Dr. Benjamin Clapp – top rated bariatric surgery specialist in El Paso discusses the recovery period after hernia surgery.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of hernia surgeries are performed in the U.S. While all surgical procedures come with some risks, majority of patients who have had hernia surgery recover quickly and do well after the operation.
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New Bariatric Program at the El Paso Specialty Hospital

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

We are excited to announce that Dr. Clapp will be starting a new bariatric program at the El Paso Specialty Hospital.   All-Inclusive Price of $10,000 includes a year of Post-Op Care We’ll be accepting Medicare/Medicaid, credit cards, and Cash … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Our Weight Loss Surgery Blog

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Thank you for visiting our blog! Check back often as we will be posting articles about weight loss surgery and maintenance. Bariatric Surgery in El Paso, TX  79902 Our surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Clapp, is fellowship trained in bariatric surgery and has … Continue reading →

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