Dr. Obos Ekhaese

Obonoruma (Obos) I. Ekhaese, DO, FACOS, FASMBS

Dr. Ekhaese is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACOS) and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS).

Education and Training:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
• Residency: Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Medical Center (McLaren Oakland), affiliated with Michigan State University
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery: University of Texas at Houston, Minimal Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST at HCA Houston Northwest Medical Center)

Academic and Leadership Appointments:

• Faculty, Assistant Professor: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
• Faculty, Assistant Professor: University of Texas Health at Houston, TX
  • Regional Residency Director
  • Assistant Director, Academic Global Surgery Program
• Leadership Development Institute: The Society of Black Academic Surgeons

Clinical Expertise:

Dr. Ekhaese specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures, including:

• Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Revisional procedures)
• Complex Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic and Open)
• Reflux Surgery (Anti-reflux procedures)
• Robotic Surgery
• Endoscopic Surgery
• Global Surgery initiatives

Research and Publications:

• Co-author of the Bariatric Surgery Chapter in Yamada’s Textbook of Gastroenterology and Atlas, 6th Edition.
• NIH grant applicant for a patient-centered research project: “Evaluation of Neighborhoods-level Environment on Bariatric Surgical Outcomes.”