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Dr. John Ganser, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 64
Dr. John Ganser, MD
4.8 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. John Ganser, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV.
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Dr. John Ganser, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 64
Reno, NV
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Ganser, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV.

About

Dr. Ganser graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. John Ganser, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV and has 35 years experience. Dr. Ganser currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center. Dr. Ganser has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ganser received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Ganser's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ganser also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ganser is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Obesity
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Obesity
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Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Stomach Cancer
Ventral Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Appendicitis
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Western Surgical Group
    75 Pringle Way Ste 1002, Reno, NV 89502
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.8
Based on 18 Reviews
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Nov 13, 2024
He is the best! He has also treated my family members.
Laura Schweitzer — Nov 13, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Oreg Health Science University
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Ganser, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ganser's profile.

Dr. Ganser frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Ganser, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Ganser, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

    235 W 6th St, Reno, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

  • Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center

    6500 Longley Ln, Reno, NV