Welcome to a New Bariatric Surgery Program in the East Phoenix/Mesa Area A Division of Arizona Associated Surgeons David C. Johnson, MD, FACS Native Arizonan Arizona State University University of Arizona College of Medicine Board Certified General Surgeon Local Private Practice Since 1987 Practicing at Mountain Vista Medical Center January 2009 The First Patients to Have Surgery at Mountain Vista Medical Center Were in September 2007 About One Month After the Hospital Opened The Program is Now Offering a Full Line of Service Including: Inital Free Seminars Education Dietary Support Medical/Surgical Consultation Support Group for Before and After Surgery Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass The initial patients have had wonderful outcomes and success beginning in 2004 with "open" surgery. Laparoscopic surgery was introduced to the program in 2007. The program has now been developed at the new Mountain Vista Medical Center facility, and the program continues to grow and offer additional services.   Contact Information: Lynn Felio, RN Director of Bariatric Services Phone: 480-358-6694 Dr. Johnson Office: 480-985-9184 David C. Johnson, MD Board Certified General Surgeon by the American College of Surgeons The FACS after the name indicates that the physician has completed requirements established by the American College of Surgeons, one of the oldest and most recognized organizations in the field of surgery. The recognition is granted after successfully completing a five year "residency training" period of supervised, graduated responsibility. Additionally, a comprehensive written and oral examination is required after qualifying for the exam through a year of practice and receiving recommendations by other fellows of the college. Finally, the certification expires every ten years and the fellow must be re-examined for ongoing knowledge and practice skills.