Dr. Amit K. Taggar is a distinguished bariatric surgeon with a specialty in robotic bariatric surgery, currently serving as the Director of Robotic Bariatric Surgery at Advent Health in Celebration, Florida. With over ten years of experience, Dr. Taggar has dedicated his career to improving surgical outcomes and advancing minimally invasive techniques in the field of weight loss surgery.

After completing his residency at the University of Kansas, Dr. Taggar further honed his expertise through a rigorous fellowship in bariatric surgery at the University of California, San Franciso (UCSF) in Fresno. Dr. Taggar is well-known for his dynamic presence at international medical conferences, where he has performed live gastric bypass surgeries. These demonstrations have not only highlighted his skill but also his commitment to educational outreach and clinical excellence. His scholarly contributions include co-authoring a significant chapter in the definitive text, Obesity, Bariatric, and Metabolic Surgery entitled, “Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Bypass: Current Controversies.” This work discusses the latest debates and developments in bariatric surgery, reflecting Dr. Taggar’s deep engagement with both the practical and theoretical aspects of his specialty.

Dedicated to both his patients and the broader medical community, Dr. Taggar’s clinical expertise and academic insights continue to shape the evolving landscape of bariatric surgery, enhancing the lives of patients across the globe.

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