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Elias Chousleb, MD, General Surgery, North Miami Beach, FL

EliasChouslebMDFACS FASMBS

[Pronunciation: Chus-leb]

General Surgery North Miami Beach, FL

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Section Chief and Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery. Jackson North Medical Center

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  • Office

    1801 NE 123rd St
    305
    North Miami Beach, FL 33181
    Phone+1 305-654-6850
    Fax+1 305-654-6858

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic (Florida)
    Cleveland Clinic (Florida)Fellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • New York-Presbyterian/Queens
    New York-Presbyterian/QueensResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • Universidad Anahuac School of Medicine
    Universidad Anahuac School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident of the Year Award New York Hospital, 2009
  • Graduated with Honors Anahuac University School of Medicine, 2001
  • Meritory Note for Outstanding Achievement National Institute of Pediatrics, 2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Obesity Epidemic A Problem that starts in Childhood and results in premature death  
    Chousleb E, Austin J Surg, 1/1/2014
  • How to Convert an adjustable gastric band procedure to a Roux en Y Gastric  
    Zundel N, Ramos A, Chousleb E, Galvao M, Bypass Bariatric Times, 1/1/2013
  • Reasons and outcomes after reversal of gastric bypass and jejunoileal bypass  
    Chousleb E, Patel S, Szomstein S, Rosenthal R, Obes Surg, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of leak rates between revisions, conversions and reversals in bariatric surgery
    Chousleb ME, American Society of Bariatric and Metaboic Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2010
  • Remanant gastrectomy for the treatment of gastrogastric fistulas after laparoscopic roux en y gastric bypass
    Chousleb ME, 12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Landover, MD, 1/1/2010
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection in the Elderly a Community Hospital Experience
    Ruiz D, Chousleb E, Lee J, et al, 11th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, Yokohama, Japan, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • Laparoscopic managment of intestinal obstruction 
    Mexican Congress of General Surgery, Merida Yucatan - 11/2/2016
  • Management of GERD after Sleeve Gastrectomy 
    Mexican Congress of General Surgery - 11/1/2016
  • Use of an ex-vivo human tissue model for medical student basic skills training and the role of the plastic surgeon 
    Gainesville, FL - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Learning Center Video Presentation. Robotic Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy 
    Chousleb ME, Mexican Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, 24th International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - 1/1/2015
  • Learning Center Video Presentation. Robotic Choledochoduodenostomy for the management of common duct stones in an elderly lady with a type 4 choledochal cyst 
    Chousleb ME, Mexican Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, 23rd International congress of Endoscopic Surgery
    Veracruz, Mexico - 1/1/2014
  • Learning Center Video Presentation. Management of Hiatal Hernias during Sleeve Gastrectomy 
    Chousleb ME, Mexican Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, 23rd International congress of Endoscopic Surgery
    Veracruz, Mexico - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery Allows Miami Woman to Live Healthier Life
    Gastric Sleeve Surgery Allows Miami Woman to Live Healthier LifeJanuary 15th, 2017
  • Bariatrics Surgery Gives Sisters a Chance to Regain Their Lives
    Bariatrics Surgery Gives Sisters a Chance to Regain Their LivesJanuary 20th, 2016
  • Hollywood Woman Takes a Chance on Bariatric Surgery
    Hollywood Woman Takes a Chance on Bariatric SurgeryMarch 24th, 2023
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish