Ari Lamet, D.O.

WHY GASTROENTEROLOGY?
“Gastroenterology offers me the unique opportunity to treat patients from a medical standpoint and perform endoscopic procedures. The combination is so gratifying and offers me tremendous professional satisfaction.”

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dr. Ari Lamet, DO, is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital and served as Chief Resident before completing his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPECIALTY
Dr. Ari Lamet has always been a proponent of weight loss. He has seen firsthand how losing weight can impact physical health by lowering blood pressure, reducing heartburn, and promoting healthy cholesterol levels. “I never hesitate to remind my patients of the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. The more they hear it, the more motivated they may be to listen and take action.”

He is a strong advocate for ORBERA®, the FDA-approved non-surgical procedure for obesity that he performs in the office endoscopy suite. “It’s a temporary medical device that has the potential to provide permanent, long-term, sustainable changes in your eating habits, lifestyle, and ultimately your physical health.”

REPUTATION
His patients praise his professional expertise, strong communication skills, and gentle bedside manner. Dr. Ari Lamet is described as kind, polite, personable, knowledgeable, and talented. He is well-respected by his peers for his diligence and gift for putting his patients at ease.

RESEARCH & ACADEMICS
Dr. Ari Lamet has authored or co-authored numerous articles and continues to participate in relevant gastrointestinal and weight loss research projects. He is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Medical Sciences, where he lectures second-year students annually about pancreatic disease.