Search

 See All Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons in Reno, NV

Dr. John Ganser, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 64
Dr. John Ganser, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Reno, NV
Dr. John Ganser, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV.
Dr. John Ganser, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

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. John Ganser, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Saint Mary's Regional 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 17 times. Their 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.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Obesity
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Obesity
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Obesity
  • View other providers who treat Obesity
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
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
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
  • View other providers who treat Empyema
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
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
  • View other providers who treat Lipomas
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
  • View other providers who treat Thymomas
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

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Select PPO
  • Silver Pathway Guided Access-NV HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Western Surgical Group
    75 Pringle Way Ste 1002, Reno, NV 89502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 323-7500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ganser
4.8
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Ganser?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Dec 14, 2023
Dr Ganser took care of an adominal pocket of infection that for no Calif Dr could fine. I moved to Nev Dr Ganser was recommended by a friend he noted I know exactly where it is. After 12 adominal surgeries in CA he found it and FREE after 3 yrs.
— Dec 14, 2023
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. John Ganser, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. John Ganser, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ganser to family and friends

Dr. Ganser's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Ganser

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. John Ganser, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. John Ganser, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Ganser?
Call now to make an appointment
(775) 323-7500

About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Oreg Health Science University
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Ganser communicate via email?
3 users said yes.
Yes
(3)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
3 users said yes.
Yes
(3)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser have free onsite parking?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Ganser accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center

    6500 Longley Ln, Reno, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

    235 W 6th St, Reno, NV