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John Afthinos, MD, General Surgery, Smithfield, NC

John Afthinos MD

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery


Attending Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgeon

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  • 131 E Market StSmithfield, NC 27577

  • Phone+1 919-934-5441

  • Fax+1 718-830-1149

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Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Surgery, 2004 - 2010
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2020 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prior Bariatric Surgery Lowers Complication Rates Following Spine Surgery in Obese Patients  
    Charles Wang, Hamid Hassanzadeh, John Afthinos, Shaleen Vira, Jason A Horowitz, Bassel G Diebo, Cyrus M Jalai, Peter G Passias, Nicholas Shepard, Daniel M Sciubba, Mic..., Acta Neurochirurgica

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  • Greek, Spanish

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