Raul Rosenthal, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Surgery
- Achalasia Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bariatric Surgery
- Diverticulectomy
- Esophageal Motility Testing
- Esophageal Surgery
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss
- Gastric Bypass Surgery with Focus on Reflux Disease
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nutritional Management After Bariatric Surgery
- Second Opinion
- Stomach Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Wound Care
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Bile Duct Stones
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diverticulosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Hernias
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
- Obesity
- Ventral Hernia
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Raul J. Rosenthal, MD,FASMBS
Professional Activities and Distinctions:
Dr. Raul Rosenthal is an industry leader, prolific author, medical researcher and attending surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he has conducted well over 10,000 general surgery and bariatric procedures and trained more than 50 fellows in advanced gastrointestinal, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.
In 2018, Dr. Rosenthal received the LEAD Award from the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation in recognition of lifetime contributions to the field of bariatric surgery. Also in 2018, his breakthrough research into the use of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in laparoscopic cholecystectomy was featured during the American College of Surgeons annual Clinical Congress.
Based on the results of Dr. Rosenthal’s multinational, multi-year trial, the use of fluorescence imaging is becoming established as the gold standard of care for minimally-invasive gall bladder removal and other abdominal procedures worldwide.
Dr. Rosenthal completed his medical school and surgical residency in Rosario, Argentina. In 1982, after emigrating to Frankfurt, Germany and repeating a general surgery residency, he became an attending surgeon at the Northwest Hospital. In 1993, Dr. Rosenthal emigrated to the USA, where three years of minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in LA were followed by a third general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
After arriving at Cleveland Clinic Florida, Dr. Rosenthal became Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery and director of the Fellowship program. He has subsequently served as Chief of the Medical Staff, Chairman of the Department of General Surgery, Director of the General Surgery Residency Program and Chairman of the Medical Executive Committee.
Among his professional leadership roles, Dr. Rosenthal served as president of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and the SAGES Foundation; and as a past president of the executive committee of the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the ASMBS Foundation.
Dr. Rosenthal is founding Clinical Editor of Bariatric Times and Associate Editor of SOARD and Obesity Surgery. He serves on the Editorial Board member of Annals of Surgery, Selected Readings in General Surgery Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery, and Surgical Endoscopy. He is founding member and a past President of the Fellowship Council and also served as President of the South Florida Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and Governor of the American College of Surgeons.
A polyglot, Dr. Rosenthal is fluent in English, Spanish and German. He has been granted honorary membership by professional organizations around the world, including the Federation of Latin American Surgeons, and the Argentinian, Indian, Peruvian, German and Israeli Societies of Surgery.
Areas of Research and Publication:
Dr. Rosenthal is author or co-author of over 300 abstracts and peer-reviewed publications, more than 30 book chapters and over 100 educational videos. He has contributed over 80 book chapters and is the Co-Editor of several books including the ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery, Globesity, Netter's Gastroenterology, The Pathophysiology of Pneumoperitoneum, Fluorescence Imaging for Surgeons, Operative Strategies in Laparoscopic Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery and Mental Conditioning to Perform Common Operations in General Surgery Training: A Systematic Approach to Expediting Skill Acquisition and Maintaining Dexterity in Performance.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1999
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Mount Sinai Medical Center
General Surgery
New York,
NY
1999
Residency - Beth Israel Medical Center
New York,
NY
1997
Medical Education - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Endoscopic Surgery
Los Angeles,
CA
1996
Fellowship - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Laparoscopic Surgery
Los Angeles,
CA
1994
Residency - Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
Surgery
Frankfurt Main,
1991
Internship - Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
Surgery
Frankfurt Main,
1985
Internship - Provincial Hospital Rosario
Surgery
Rosario,
1984
Medical Education - University of Medicine of Rosario
Rosario,
1982
Professional Highlights
- Chairman, Department of General Surgery
- DIrector, General Surgery Residency Program
- Director, The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
- Director, Minimally Invasive and Advanced GI Surgery Fellowship Program Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
- Past President, South Florida Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- Past President, The Fellowship Council
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
Specialty Interests
Bariatric surgery, flexible endoscopy, gastroparesis, metabolic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, surgery for achalasia, surgery for diverticulosis, surgery for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), surgery for hiatal hernias, surgery for esophageal cancer, surgery for gastric cancer
Awards & Honors
- America's Best Doctors, 2008, 2009
- Aesculap Award, SAGES and 5th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. Philadelphia, PA. March 1996. "Pneumoperitoneum related changes in intracranial pressure. Observations in the large animal model."
- David Dreilling Award, Department of Surgery, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. "Best Academic Achievement, 1999"
- SAGES Award Best Poster Presentation. SAGES and 10th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. New York, New York. April 2002 "Effects of intracranial hypertension on splachnic circulation. Observations in the large animal model."
- Eduardo Schiepatti's award. Best poster presentation. 74th Congress of the Argentinian Society of Surgery. "Laparoscopic gastric bypass at Cleveland Clinic Florida"
- Director, Learning Center at the World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery. Cancun Mexico, 2004
- Director, Postgraduate Course on Obesity. Annual Meeting of the Argentinian Society of Surgery. Buenos Aires, Argentina. November 2003
- Chair, Video Session Program. SAGES, 2007, Las Vegas
- Honorary Member, Association of Minimally Invasive Surgeons of India. 2006
- Moderator, SAGES Bariatric Session. April 12, 2008, Philadelphia
- Co-Chair, SAGES / Fellowship Council Session, April 12, 2008, Philadelphia
- Honorary Member, German Society of Visceral Surgeons, Berlin, April 2008
- Honorary Member Peruvian, Bolivian, and Indian society of Surgeons.
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Surgical Association
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
- German Society of Surgeons
- Argentinean Society of Surgeons
Research & Publications
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As of 7/22/2024, Dr. Rosenthal has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Rosenthal receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Diagnostic Green, LLC
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178 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
The Doctor and assistant were extremely caring, empathetic and most importantly PROFESSIONAL!
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Extremely impressed with everyone involved in this consultation. Dr. Rosenthal is excellent.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
The personalized attention and professional quality of Dr. I was very satisfied thank you
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Excellent patient care from making appointment through visit with physician.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Excellent on explaining procedure/with drawings. Attentive to my concerns and questions. Great first experience with Dr. Rosenthal. Thank you.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr didn't rush, explained the surgical procedure and answered my questions.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
The doctor and the nurse did an excellent job communicating and explaining.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
The doctor was exellent
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Dr. Rosenthal, his Resident and medical student were extremely caring and thorough with explanations about plan of care to be followed pending test.
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Great visit with Dr Rosenthal. Am scheduling surgery now with him.
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Marvelous session with Dr Rosenthal
Reviewed on May 11, 2024
I love dr Raul Rosenthal
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024
The doctor's assistant Dr Elad Boaz was amazing and translated everything for me and explained everything the doctor said, he is professional and kind
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr Rosenthal and Karol are amazing and I just can't say enough good things about them. He has changed my life for the better. I've been so sick the last 5 years and now I feel like I can live a normal life.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
I have nothing but Trust and respect for Dr. Rosenthal and his personality is incredible. He's a Wonderful Person and GREAT doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
I have recommended Dr. Rosenthal to several people that have complained about stomach issues.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Rosenthal was the best!! I enjoyed meeting with him. He reviewed my issue and put together a thorough game plan. He came highly recommended and I can see why, he is one of the best doctors I have seen.