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Gastric sleeve
Home the same day, for most
Meet Your Bariatric Surgeons
A team that goes around with you
Four Royal College-certified surgeons, and the nurses, dietitians and coordinators who stay with you for six years. Two surgeons operate together at every gastric sleeve.
Bariatric surgeon
Dr. Kashif Irshad
MDDoctor of MedicineMScMaster of ScienceFRCSCFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Chief of the Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at William Osler Health System, where he has performed the sleeve gastrectomy since 2009. He has performed more than 3,000 operations on the stomach.
- MDMcGill University, 1998
- FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- 2009Began sleeve gastrectomy at William Osler
- TodayChief, Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, William Osler
Bariatric surgeon
Dr. Ali Hazrati
MDDoctor of MedicineMScMaster of ScienceFRCSCFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Fellowship-trained in laparoscopic bariatric and upper GI surgery at Stanford, with hospital privileges at Scarborough General since 2011. He speaks English, Farsi and French.
- MDTehran Azad University
- MScExperimental Surgery, McGill University
- FellowshipLaparoscopic bariatric and upper GI surgery, Stanford
- Since 2011Privileges at Scarborough General Hospital
Bariatric and endoscopic surgeon
Dr. Gary Gamme
MDDoctor of MedicineMPHMaster of Public HealthFRCSCFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of CanadaFACSFellow of the American College of SurgeonsDABOMDiplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
A bariatric and endoscopic surgeon who performs ESG at 360 Sleeve. He holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
- MPHHarvard University
- FellowshipAdvanced endoscopy, Miami
- FellowshipBariatric surgery, Ottawa
- DABOMAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
Upper GI and bariatric surgeon
Dr. Adam Schofield
MDDoctor of MedicineMMISMaster of Minimally Invasive SurgeryFRCSCFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
An upper GI and bariatric surgeon who performs SADI-S at 360 Sleeve, and Surgical Director at Windflower Bariatrics.
- MD, MMISMedical degree and Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- MasterMinimally Invasive Surgery, University of Adelaide
- FRCSCRoyal College of Surgeons of Canada
- TodaySurgical Director, Windflower Bariatrics
Two surgeons, at every sleeve
At 360 Sleeve, every gastric sleeve is performed by two bariatric surgeons together, in the same operating room, from the first incision to the last stitch.
- 2Two surgeons at the tableBoth are bariatric surgeons, and both stay for your whole surgery.
- 1One shared viewThe laparoscope image is on screens on both sides of the table.
- 0No handover mid-surgeryBoth stay for your whole operation.
The care team beside you
Nurses, dietitians, coordinators and the people who run Clinic 360. You get to know them; they get to know you.
Meet your care team-
Yolanda AlbinoSurgical Care NurseYour first call with questions after surgery. -
Natalie BeanClinical Nutrition SpecialistWith you through every eating stage. -
Sharmaine LopezPatient Care CoordinatorYour contact from the first call.
- Dr. Behnam KashanianMedical Director
- Melody HajipourRegistered Dietitian
- Benedicta CabalunaSurgical Recovery Nurse
- Pishlev PaduaPerioperative Nurse
- Arnel AlbinoSurgical Operations Manager
- Courtnie ChaplainClinic Manager
- Alina TsymbalarouClinic Director
- Questions for the team?Call (416) 360-7360
Who you meet, and when
From the first call to year six, the same people, at the moments that matter.
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Your consultation
- Your surgeon
- Patient care coordinator
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Getting ready
- Dietitian
- Nurse
- Coordinator
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Surgery day
- Two bariatric surgeons
- Anesthesia team
- Perioperative nurse
- Recovery nurse
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The first weeks
- Surgical care nurse
- Dietitian
- Surgeon follow-up
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Years 1 to 6
- Your care team
- 360 SmartTrack
- 360 Community
Questions about the team
What people ask about who looks after them.
Still wondering? , or ask the assistant in the corner.
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01Who will perform my surgery?
Every gastric sleeve is performed by two of our bariatric surgeons together. Dr. Gary Gamme performs ESG and Dr. Adam Schofield performs SADI-S. You meet your surgeon at your consultation.
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02Are the surgeons certified?
Yes. All four surgeons are Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), the certification for surgical specialists in Canada.
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03Can I ask for a particular surgeon?
You can tell your patient care coordinator if you have a preference, and they explain what is possible for your procedure and dates.
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04Can I have my consultation in another language?
Dr. Ali Hazrati speaks English, Farsi and French. Ask your coordinator when you book, and they will tell you what is available.
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05Who looks after me after surgery?
Your surgical care nurse is your first call, with your dietitian and surgeon follow-ups through six years of 360 Complete Care.
Your first step is a conversation
A free consultation, in person in North York or online. Meet the team, ask anything and leave with a clear plan and price.
(416) 360-7360 sleeve@clinic360.com 1131A Leslie St #300, Toronto, ON M3C 3L8