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    Ali Tavakkolizadeh, MD - General Surgery, Bariatric

    Ali Tavakkolizadeh, MD - General Surgery, Bariatric



    Dr. Ali Tavakkolizadeh reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Tavakkolizadeh's practice is focused on minimally invasive and weight loss surgery with a particular focus on bariatric patients.

    Education and Training

    MBBS: Honors in Surgery, University of London, London, England, 1993

    Internship: The Royal London Hospital, London, England, 1993–1994

    Residency in Surgery: Wessex Rotation, The Royal London Hospital, London, England, 1994–1998

    Fellowship in Surgical Research: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1998–2000

    Specialist Registrar in Surgery: East Anglian Rotation, Cambridge, England, 2000–2001

    Residency in Surgery: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2001–2005

    Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2005–2006

    Certifications

    American Board of Surgery

    Academic Appointments

    Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA:

    • Assistant Professor of Surgery, 2008–present
    • Instructor in Surgery, 2005–2008

    Financial Disclosure

    This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.

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