2023 New York State Chapter
Annual Fall Conference
Thursday November 2 - Friday November 3, 2023
NYC Conference Center at Cornell ILR
570 Lexington Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Please be advised that there will be live-stream available during the conference. The conference will be recorded with VOD to be available after the conference. Emails will be sent to all registries with more detailed information for how to view these recordings once they are available.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the New York State Chapter of the ASMBS. The ASMBS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME CREDITS
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CEU CREDITS
Nursing credits (up to 8 CE contact hours) are provided by Taylor College, Los Angeles, California (possibly may not be accepted for national certification). Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP-3285, for the stated number of contact hours.
​
Conference Agenda
Thursday, November 2, 2023
2:30PM - 3:00PM
Check - In
-
Conference Room
3:00PM - 3:10PM
Welcome
Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas
Conference Room
3:10PM - 3:20PM
Interesting Top Bariatric Paper #1
Dr. Caitlin N. Russo
Conference Room
3:20PM - 3:30PM
Interesting Top Bariatric Paper #2
Dr. Derek Freitas
Conference Room
3:30PM - 3:40PM
Interesting Top Bariatric Paper #3
Dr. Luke Swaszek
Conference Room
3:40PM - 3:50PM
Interesting Top Bariatric Paper #4
-
Conference Room
3:50PM - 4:10PM
Interesting Top Bariatric Paper #5
Dr. Kevin Sigley
Conference Room
4:10PM - 4:20PM
Different Models of Bariatric Practice: Academics Pros and Cons
Dr. Ren-Fielding
Conference Room
4:20PM - 4:30PM
Different Models of Bariatric Practice: Private Practice Pros and Cons
Dr. Marina Kurian
Conference Room - Virtual
4:30PM - 4:40PM
How to Protect Yourself from Litigation in Bariatric Surgery
MLMIC
Conference Room
4:40PM - 4:50PM
Billing and Reimbursement in NY: Current Economic Environment
Dr. Mitch Roslin
Conference Room
4:50PM - 5:00PM
Importance of MBSAQIP and Steps to Accrediation
Cassie Peters
Conference Room - Virtual
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Reception
-
Reception Area
5:10PM - 5:20PM
Sponsor Presentation
Sponsor
Reception Area
5:20PM - 5:30PM
Sponsor Presentation
Sponsor
Reception Area
Friday, November 3, 2023
7:30AM - 8:00AM
Check - In and Breakfast
-
Reception Area
8:00AM - 8:10AM
Sponsor Presentation
Medtronic
Reception Area
8:20AM - 8:30AM
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Megan Jenkins
Conference Room
8:30AM - 8:45AM
Weight Regain After Sleeve: DS and SADI
Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh
Conference Room
8:45AM - 9:00AM
Weight Regain After Sleeve: RYGB
Dr. Dominick Gadaleta
Conference Room
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Weight Regain After Bypass: Distalization
Dr. Loic Tchokouani
Conference Room
9:15AM - 9:30AM
Weight Regain After Bypass: Endoscopic Therapies
Dr. Kartik Sampath
Conference Room
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Q&A Session
-
Conference Room
9:45AM - 9:55AM
QI Project #1
Erika Bianchi, PA
Conference Room
9:55AM - 10:05AM
QI Project #2
Dr. Damien Lazar
Conference Room
10:05AM - 10:15AM
QI Project #3
Patricia Cherasard, PA
Conference Room
10:15AM - 10:25AM
QI Project #4
Dr. Patrick Crosby
Conference Room
10:25AM - 10:45AM
Q&A Session
-
Conference Room
10:45AM - 11:05AM
ASMBS Executive Council Address
Dr. Marina Kurian
Conference Room
11:05AM - 11:15AM
Bariatric Leak: Endoscopic Management
Dr. Reem Sharaiha
Conference Room
11:15AM - 11:25AM
Bariatric Leak: Surgical Management
Dr. William O'Malley
Conference Room
11:25AM - 11:35AM
Diagnosis and Management of Severe Nutritional Deficiencies
Liz Goldenburg, MPH, RD
Conference Room
11:35AM - 11:45AM
Addiction Risk and Mitigation after Bariatric Surgery
Genna Hymowitz-Popovich, PhD
Conference Room
11:45AM - 12:05AM
Q&A Session
-
Conference Room
12:05PM - 12:55PM
Lunch and Exhibits
-
Reception Area
12:55PM - 1:05PM
Pain Management after Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Karina McArthur
Conference Room
1:05PM - 1:15PM
Absorption of Commonly Prescribed Medications after Bariatric Surgery: Pitfalls to be Aware of
Dr. Shan Wang PharmD
Conference Room
1:15PM - 1:25PM
Update in Medical Management of Obesity
Dr. Silvana Obici
Conference Room
1:25PM - 1:40PM
Q&A Session
-
Conference Room
1:40PM - 1:55PM
Video Assessment in Surgery
Dr. Aurora Pryor
Conference Room
1:55PM - 2:10PM
Robotic vs. Laparoscopy in Fellowship Training
Dr. Edmund Lee
Conference Room
2:10PM - 2:25PM
Role of Endoscopy Training in Bariatric Training
Dr. Fareed Cheema
Conference Room
2:25PM - 2:40PM
Q&A Session
-
Conference Room
2:40PM - 3:10PM
Surgery in the World of GLP1
Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas
Conference Room
3:10PM - 3:20PM
Sponsor Presentation
Sponsor
Conference Room
3:20PM - 3:30PM
Sponsor Presentation
Sponsor
Conference Room
3:30PM - 3:45PM
Q&A Session
-
Conference Room
3:45PM - 3:55PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Konstantinos Spaniolas
Conference Room