Fernando Mier, MD
Bariatric and General Surgeon
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Position:
Bariatric and General Surgeon
Primary Specialty:
Bariatric Surgery
Additional Specialty:
General Surgery
Languages Spoken:
Spanish, English
Gender:
Male
About Fernando Mier
Dr. Mier is a board-certified general surgeon at OU Health specializing in metabolic and bariatric surgery, as well as the treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, adrenal glands, and spleen. He has a passion for nutrition, surgical education, minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
One of his main research interests is the relationship between the gut microbiome and weight loss, as well as its role in inflammation and cancer. Dr. Mier is committed to giving personalized attention to patients and enjoys helping patients become aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA and Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. After completing his training, he followed his passion for minimally invasive advanced GI and bariatric surgery and completed a fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. He is an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and The Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT).
Affiliations
OU Health – Edmond Medical Center,
OU Health Physicians Fountain Lake,
OU Health Physicians Building - Oklahoma City,
OU Health Physicians – Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Clinic
Awards
Medical Student Teaching Award, Oregon Health & Science University
2015
Best General Surgery Resident for Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 2012-2013
Health Education
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine
Universidad Anahuac, School of Medicine
Internship
General Surgery
University of Washington
Residency
General Surgery
University of Washington
General Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
2016
Medical Interests
Areas of Interest:
Bariatric Surgery Abdominal Wall Hernias Surgical Treatment of Benign and Malignant Diseases of the esophagus/stomach/spleen/adrenal glands/biliary tract/gallbladder/pancreas Laparoscopic/ Robotic Surgeries Performed:Nissen fundoplication, Hiatal Hernia repair Heller Myotomy Ventral and inguinal hernia repair Adrenalectomy Gastrectomy Sleeve Gastrectomy Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Splenectomy Pancreatectomy Small bowel and Colon surgery Cholecystectomy Implantation of Gastric Electrical Simulator Endoscopies Colonoscopies Treatment of Gastroparesis
