Dr. Mustafa H Alibhai
Surgeon
1081 Kinwest Pkwy STE 110, Irving, TX 75063, United States Irving Texas, 75063About
Dr. Alibhai is a board-certified general surgeon who is founder and President of Nova Bariatrics and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UT Health in Houston prior to founding Nova Bariatrics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
Education and Training
Southern Methodist University Bachelor of Science 2005
Board Certification
American Board of Bariatric Medicine
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Dr. Mustafa H Alibhai's Expert Contributions
Understanding the Qualifications for Weight Loss Surgery
Struggling to shed those extra pounds despite rigorous dieting and exercise? For some individuals, traditional weight loss methods may not suffice, prompting consideration of medical interventions like weight loss surgery. However, before undergoing such a procedure, it's crucial to understand the...
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Surgery McGovern Medical School 2022 - 2023
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