Richard Benavides

American Institute of Gatsric Banding Ltd. engages in the provision of treatment and care for bariatric surgery patients. It offers lap band procedure, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass surgery. The company was founded by Peter Gottlieb, Richard Benavides, Philip J. Romano, and Allen Baskind in August 2003 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

The American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is a non-profit medical organization that focuses on metabolic and bariatric surgery, as well as obesity-related diseases and conditions. The ASMBS is based in Gainesville, FL. With over 4,000 members, including general surgeons and integrated healthcare professionals, the ASMBS is the largest organization of its kind. The organization advocates for better coverage of weight loss and bariatric surgery programs in state health exchanges. The ASMBS has partnered with DocMatter, a collaboration platform that allows members to share knowledge and experience with peers. The ASMBS is also a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), which is composed of national associations of bariatric surgeons.