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Amir H. Moazzez, MD

Amir Moazzez, MD

Amir Moazzez, MD

Amir H. Moazzez, MD

Specialty
Surgery
Years of Experience
28
Clinical Interests
Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia and Gallbladder, Hernia Problems/Surgery and Treatments, Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Robotics and Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
Gender
Male
Locations

3580 Joseph Siewick Dr
205
Fairfax, VA 22033

Phone
Fax
703-620-3215

14605 Potomac Branch Dr
210
Woodbridge, VA 22191-3337

Phone
Fax
571-492-3059

About Amir H. Moazzez, MD

Dr. Amir Moazzez is a specialty care physician board certified in metabolic bariatric surgery at Inova. He has had extensive training and experience in the field of metabolic/bariatric/weight loss surgery and works exclusively with morbidly obese individuals. He has helped his patients resolve comorbid conditions and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Moazzez is one of the top bariatric surgeons in the Washington, DC, region, having performed over 5,000 weight loss surgeries. He previously served as Chief of Surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Medical Director of Inova’s weight loss surgery program; and Director for the minimally invasive bariatric fellowship program.

Dr. Moazzez is a subspecialist and has performed multiple advanced bariatric procedures including laparoscopic and robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric banding procedures. He also specializes in laparoscopic and robotic hernia and gallbladder surgeries. He became interested in the field of weight loss surgery during his training at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Since then, his focus has been on bettering the lives of those suffering from long-term obesity.

Dr. Moazzez and his team believe in a multidisciplinary approach, lifelong commitment to improving lifestyle and eating habits, and treating morbid obesity with ongoing support from surgeons, dietitians, psychologists and exercise specialists. His goal is to ensure that prospective patients are well informed and to offer this life-changing experience in a safe, seamless and convenient manner.

A native Washingtonian, Dr. Moazzez currently resides in McLean, VA, with his wife and two children. During his free time, he enjoys bicycling, exercising and spending time with family.

Awards/Associations

  • Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Top Doctors, Northern Virginia Magazine
Medical School
Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine and Science
Residencies
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Training Specialty: General Surgery
6/1/1996 - 6/30/2001

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