Andrew Averbach

Andrew Averbach is a specialist at the clinic, practicing advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery with the Saint Agnes Bariatric Center of Excellence team. His work spans bariatric care and general GI surgery, including minimally invasive laparoscopic approaches for abdominal wall hernias. For patients who need evaluation of reflux or upper GI symptoms, he performs upper GI endoscopy to diagnose causes of pain, bleeding, or blockage and to support endoscopic interventions such as biopsy or removal of small benign lesions when indicated. The clinic also positions him as part of a team that manages bariatric revision cases and addresses related GI issues that can arise after weight-loss surgery.

Education

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Work experience

• Current/affiliated surgeon — Saint Agnes Bariatric Center of Excellence team (Baltimore, Maryland) as part of the clinic’s bariatric program.
• Current/affiliated — Maryland Bariatrics (mdbariatrics.com) and Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, Averbach’s clinical focus combines laparoscopic access with endoscopic diagnostics for bariatric and upper GI conditions.

• Laparoscopic primary/incisional umbilical hernia surgery for ventral, umbilical, inguinal, or groin hernias.
• Umbilical hernia repair and incisional hernia repair using minimally invasive techniques.
• Upper GI endoscopy (gastroscopy) to evaluate pain, bleeding, or blockage in the upper GI system.
• Gastroscopy with biopsy and gastroscopy with removal of polyps as listed diagnostic/endoscopic options.
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux (GERD) Surgery for reflux-related surgical management.
• Bariatric revision surgery for patients who require a second bariatric step.
• Laparoscopic gallbladder/bile duct surgery (including cholecystectomy) in the context of gallbladder disease.
• Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) as listed among performed procedures.

Professional societies and certifications

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Academic output

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Courses and advanced training

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Awards and recognition

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The clinic frames care as a team process that begins with a seminar and continues through appointments and long-term support. For international patients, the clinic’s bariatric pathway includes options for scheduling an appointment and using endoscopic diagnostics when needed. Averbach’s practice is based in Maryland through the clinic’s bariatric program and Saint Agnes Bariatric Center of Excellence.