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Leslie Pristas, DO, General Surgery, Middleburg Heights, OH

LeslieLang KellerPristasDOFACS, FASMBS (She/Her)

General Surgery Middleburg Heights, OH

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Director Center for Bariatric Surgery

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  • Office

    18660 Bagley Rd.
    Building 1, Suite 201
    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
    Phone+1 440-368-1117
    Fax+1 440-550-4617

Summary

  • Best Life Bariatrics and Medical Weight Loss is a program that combines years of experience and personalized care to optimize our patients' long term outcome and success. The journey toward better health is Life Long and we are privileged to be by our patients' side as they work toward their weight goals and beyond. This journey is not just about surgery. Our focus is ensuring patients will have all of the education and support before, during and after surgery to maximize weight loss and avoid regaining weight down the road.

Education & Training

  • Keesler Medical Center
    Keesler Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens
    Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in AthensClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2011 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2023 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State License 2015 - 2018
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bariatric Focused Practice Designation ABS, 2022

Press Mentions

  • Diabetes Increases Risk of Severe COVID Illness, Hospitalization by up to 40%, Study Says
    Diabetes Increases Risk of Severe COVID Illness, Hospitalization by up to 40%, Study SaysFebruary 14th, 2023
  • Southwest General Medical Center Takes over St. Vincent’s Bariatric Center in November as St. Vincent Prepares to Close
    Southwest General Medical Center Takes over St. Vincent’s Bariatric Center in November as St. Vincent Prepares to CloseOctober 31st, 2022

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