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Dean Mikami, MD, General Surgery, Honolulu, HI

DeanJ.MikamiMDFACS

General Surgery Honolulu, HI

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Interim Chair of Surgery, Professor of Surgery, Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs, Division Chief General Surgery, University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1329 Lusitana Street
    POB II, room #207
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Phone+1 808-686-4600
    Fax+1 808-686-2134

Summary

  • Dr. Dean Mikami is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon in Honolulu, HI, and is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, completed his general surgery residency and minimally invasive fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center, and has been in practice16 years. Dr. Mikami is the Associate Chair of Clinical Affairs, Division Chief and Associate Program Director for the University of Hawaii Department of Surgery. He is also the Assistant Chief of Surgery for the Queen's Medical Center. He is the current editor-in-Cheif of Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care. He specializes in advanced hernia surgery, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, and general/gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Mikami has performed over 3000 hernia repairs and 1500 bariatric procedures.

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2003 - 2004
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1997
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiBA, Zoology, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Hawaii Honolulu Magazine, 2020-2022
  • Best Doctors in America 2013
  • Outstanding Acheivement in Patient Service The Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, 2013-2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Pharmacotherapy in Conjunction with a Diet and Exercise Program for the Treatment of Weight Recidivism or Weight Loss Plateau Post-bariatric Surgery: a Retrospective ...  
    Schwartz J, Suzo A, Wehr AM, . Foreman KS, Mikami DJ, Needleman BJ, Noria SF, Obesity Surgery, 1/1/2015
  • "Safe energy use in the operating room"  
    Jones DB, Brunt LM, Feldman LS, Mikami DJ, Robinson TN, Jones SB, Curr Probl Surg, 1/1/2015
  • "Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banded plication: case-matched study from a single US center"  
    Chaudhry UI, Osayi SN, Suzo AJ, Noria SF, Mikami DJ, Needleman BJ, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication for GERD: Early North American Results."
    Demyttenaere SV, Bergman S, Anderson J, Dettore R, Mikami DJ, Melvin WS, Surgical Endoscopy, 1/1/2009
  • "Transgastric Endoscopic Peritoneoscopy Does Not Lead to Increased Risk of Infectious Complications."
    Anderson JB, Needleman BJ, Mikami DJ, Narula VK, Nau PN, Dettorre R, Demyttenaere SV, Winkleman BJ, Melvin WS, Hazey JW, Surgical Endoscopy, 1/1/2009
  • "Gastric Band Manometry: Are Pressure Measurements and the Band Pressure Ratio Useful?"
    Demyttenaere SV, Bergman S, Winkleman BJ, Dettore R, Mikami D, Needleman B, Surgical Endoscopy, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

  • "Selective Simultaneous Bariatric Surgery and Ventral Hernia Repair." 
    Macquarie University Hospital, Syndey, Australia - 1/1/2015
  • "Endoscopic Surgical Procedures (Primary and Revisional)." 
    Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2015
  • "Difficult Patient-complex groin hernia." 
    Macquarie University, Syndey, Australia - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • "Upper Endoscopy...Minimally Invasive Procedures: Every Practicing Surgeon Should Know." 
    Mikami DJ, DVD 1, Cine Med., Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
    1/1/2011
  • Hernia Surgery (Radio) 
    Mikami DJ, Health Radio Show (Lisa Davis (Radio Host)
    http://itsyourhealthradio.org/
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2010
  • "Beyond Stomach Stapling: What's New and Better." 
    Happel LC, Needleman BJ, vMikami DJ, vVolt K, Bergman S, Roland JC, Narula VK, Evans A, Melvin WS, Hazey J, Oprah Magazine (Chicago: Harpo Publishing)
    http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/200808_omag_gastric_bypass/2
    1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Ask a Specialist: Obesity and the New, Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Option
    Ask a Specialist: Obesity and the New, Non-Surgical Weight-Loss OptionMarch 13th, 2017

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