Meet our Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeons

Punam Patel, MD, FACS, FASMBS, D-ABOM
Dr. Punam Patel is a fellowship-trained bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon with extensive experience in robotic surgery for both bariatric and general surgery procedures. Since 2017, she has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and staying at the forefront of advancements in surgical techniques.
Dr. Patel earned her medical degree and completed residency at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School before completing a fellowship at UT Houston/BMI of Texas. She is highly skilled in Robotic Surgery using the DaVinci system and specializes in endoscopic bariatric revision procedures, including Overstitch, and reflux management with the Linx system.
In 2024, Dr. Patel achieved certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), allowing her to integrate medical and lifestyle strategies for optimal patient outcomes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has completed the ASMBS fellowship certificate program.
Beyond her surgical practice, Dr. Patel is passionate about promoting an active lifestyle. She is a certified L1 CrossFit trainer, actively engages in strength and endurance training, and participates in local USTA league play.

Morgan Pomeranz, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FPD-MBS
Dr. Morgan Pomeranz is a board-certified General Surgeon, with a focused practice in Bariatric Surgery, specializing in weight loss surgery solutions in Las Vegas, Nevada. He holds Focused-Practice Designation in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery from the American Board of Surgery. With extensive surgical training, including a fellowship in Bariatric, Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and residencies at Yale-New Haven Hospital and Sunrise Health GME Consortium in Las Vegas, Dr. Pomeranz offers comprehensive surgical care.
Since 2020, Dr. Pomeranz has been practicing as a Bariatric and General Surgeon in Las Vegas, and is experienced in managing conditions related to obesity, GERD/acid reflux, hernias, and other gastrointestinal disorders. He is known for his compassionate approach, meticulous surgical skills and prioritizing his patients' well-being. Dr. Pomeranz currently serves as the Medical Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, San Martin Hospital.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Pomeranz is a devoted father who cherishes time spent with his two young children, watching them grow and learn new things. When he's not busy being a dad, you can find him on the golf course, where he enthusiastically (but not always successfully) attempts to master the game.