About Karl Strom

Drs. Silvia Fresco, Jonathan Reich, and Karl Strom help patients achieve healthy, long-term weight-loss goals. They treat the whole patient based on what is right for each individual by offering comprehensive medical and surgical approaches, including dietary, behavioral, and exercise programs.
“We welcome patients who have failed prior medical or surgical approaches,” says Dr. Reich, who is director of the practice’s southern region. “We have programs in place to support them and offer new opportunities.”
Dr. Fresco is a prominent surgeon in advanced laparoscopic procedures. She performs advanced general surgeries with an emphasis on robotics, bariatrics, and breast. “The addition of robotic surgery has had a positive impact on our patients’ recovery and quality of life,” Dr. Fresco says.
Dr. Strom is a nationally recognized leader for his work in weight-loss surgery. Throughout his career, he has performed thousands of bariatric procedures, with successful outcomes resulting in patients achieving weight-loss goals that improve their overall health.
In addition, Drs. James Nangeroni, Richard Greco, and Kevin Bain perform robotic surgery, which allows the practice to handle complex cases, including hernia, colorectal, and revisionary bariatric surgery. The group also recently welcomed two new surgeons— Drs. Justin Stufflebeam and Mina Ibrahim.
“Our patients always say they wish they had come to us sooner,” Dr. Strom says. “One patient lost more than 60 pounds in the first three months, is no longer diabetic or hypertensive, is off his sleep apnea machine, and has much more energy. It’s very rewarding to see.” Whereas most surgeons only follow up once or twice post-op, these doctors forge relationships with their patients and continue to see them for the rest of their lives.