Carey C. Brown, M.D.

Experience
Dr. Brown focuses on minimally invasive procedures. He was one of the first surgeons in Northern Kentucky to perform single site incision laparoscopic (SILS) cholecystectomy. His interest in bariatric surgery began during his surgical residency at Marshall University. He continued to gain bariatric surgical experience in private practice through Advanced Surgical Care, PSC in Northern Kentucky. In May 2011, he joined David Schumacher, MD, FACS at Kettering Bariatrics and the network's thriving bariatric program. Dr. Brown has participated in over 400 bariatric operations. He performs laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

David E. Bruce, D.O.

Experience
A co-founder of the bariatric surgery program at Grandview Hospital and the director of bariatric surgery, Dr. Bruce has participated in over 3,000 bariatric cases. He served as chairman of the department of surgery and was the program trainer from 1986 to 1990. Since 1983, Dr. Bruce has been a clinical and oral examiner for the American Osteopathy Board of Surgery. He is an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is co-director of the Bariatric Surgery Clinic at Cassano Health Center.

Stephen R. Fleischer, D.O.

Experience
Dr. Fleischer specializes in bariatric, advanced laparoscopic and general surgery. He has also recently completed further training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He continued to gain bariatric surgical experience in private practice at Dayton Bariatric Center with Drs. David Bruce and Alison Clarey. In July 2011, he became a practice partner. He performs laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

David L. Schumacher, M.D.

Experience
Dr. Schumacher specializes in open and laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Schumacher also has extensive experience in a variety of advanced laparoscopic surgeries and a wide range of other bariatric and general surgical procedures. He has performed more than 3,000 bariatric surgeries. Dr. Schumacher has authored several articles in medical journals and a chapter in a book on gastric surgery. He has presented to his colleagues on techniques to reduce the risk of leaks during bariatric surgery.