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Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, gastric bypass surgery, laparoscopic gastric banding, and more.

9960 Central Park Boulevard N Suite 235
Boca Raton, FL 33428

(954) 969-1355

Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD is a general surgeon in Margate, FL specializing in general surgery. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine.

Office Locations

5800 Colonial Drive Suite 108 Margate Floor
Margate, FL 33063

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9960 Central Park Boulevard N Suite 235
Boca Raton, FL 33428

(954) 969-1355

(954) 969-1232

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Some issues Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“The event, hosted by the National Obesity Foundation, covered weight loss solutions, psychological factors of obesity and bariatric surgery and was led by Drs. Paul Wizman and Eric Valladares from...”—"Foundation hosts Live Healthy Seminar", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99
gastrointestinal procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
weight management	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
weight management	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
weight management	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
weight management	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
weight management	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	67
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD in 2024

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Margate, FL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and weight management.

doctor visit	77
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
weight management	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	36
Male	18

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Margate, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$23,325 Signia $2,191	Endo GIA $328	LigaSure $188	Sonicision $62	V-Loc $42	Other $20,514
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$21,962 EVIS EXERA $15,884	Olympus Laparoscopes $4,636	4K Cable 8.5M $880	Olympus Surgical Accessories $482	Olympus Laparoscopic Accessories $50	Other $30
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$13,525 Da Vinci Surgical System $13,525
Olympus America Inc.	$10,066 Olympus Laparoscopes $9,999	Olympus $27	4-K $21	EVIS EXERA $18
Covidien Sales LLC	$9,514 Endo Stapling $4,970	Sonicision $4,333	ReliaTack $118	Access $81	Vessel Sealing $12
Other	$22,397 LAP-BAND $4,094	LapBand $3,408	Aeon Endostapler $2,500	HARMONIC Product Family $2,056	Sonicision $1,403	Other $8,936

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$37,263
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22,680
Education	$15,245
Travel and Lodging	$12,386
Food and Beverage	$10,715
Other	$2,500

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Bernard Wizman, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $2,806.

Biography

Dr. Paul Wizman's area of specialization is general surgery. His areas of expertise consist of sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, and robotic surgery. He attended medical school at McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Wizman's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5).