About Dr. Roohipour
Dr. Ramin Roohipour is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained expert in Minimally Invasive, Metabolic (Bariatric), and Endocrine Surgery. With over 5,000 successful hernia surgeries performed, he is a recognized authority in revisional hernia repairs, recurrent hernias, and complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
Dr. Roohipour completed his surgical residency at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons at Harlem Hospital Center. His deep interest in gastrointestinal surgery led him to pursue advanced clinical research fellowships at the University of Miami (Transplant Service), Cleveland Clinic Florida (Colorectal Surgery), and Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center (Colorectal Oncologic Surgery). He further completed a formal fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy, Bariatric, and Endocrine Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
In 2014, Dr. Roohipour performed the first robotic single-site, extra-peritoneal bilateral inguinal hernia surgery (Single Incision Robotic TEP) in the United States. Since then, he has continued to innovate in the field of minimally invasive hernia surgery, regularly training other surgeons across the country in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
Dr. Roohipour is the Fellowship Program Director at R&R Surgical Institute, where he leads one of the most respected training programs in the country. His program focuses on advanced minimally invasive, gastrointestinal, and bariatric surgery, and attracts top surgical talent nationally.
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He is affiliated with R&R Surgical Institute, a state-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility known for its concierge-level service, same-day appointments, 24/7 direct physician access, and tailored hernia care. Patients travel from across the region to receive Dr. Roohipour’s expertise in treating even the most complex and recurrent hernias.
Dr. Roohipour is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of several professional societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), and the American Medical Association (AMA). In 2011, he received the ASMBS “Certificate of Acknowledgment of Satisfactory Training in Bariatric Surgery.”
Patients consistently describe Dr. Roohipour as compassionate, meticulous, and highly skilled, with a long track record of excellent outcomes. He remains committed to providing individualized, cutting-edge surgical care while mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.
Research & Publications
Dr. Roohipour has made significant contributions to surgical research, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and presenting pioneering work at national conferences, including the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
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Personal Life
Dr. Roohipour is happily married to the love of his life, and they reside in the South Bay community, where they are proud parents of twins who attend a local school. His wife, a dentist, dedicates her free time to volunteering at their children’s school. Outside his professional life, Dr. Roohipour is an avid pilot and enjoys long-distance cycling along the Pacific Coast. In his leisure time, he also plays tennis and golf.