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Katayun Irani, MD

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
4.7 out of 5(39 ratings)

Locations

1

Wheat Ridge Clinic - Weight Loss & Reflux Center

3455 Lutheran Parkway, Suite 220
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-403-6907

About Katayun Irani

Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Hospital Affiliation
Lutheran Medical Center
About The Provider

Dr. Katy Irani is an experienced bariatric surgeon. During her general surgery training at New York University in New York City, she completed additional research training at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Irani started a bariatric program at Willamette Valley Medical Center, after which she moved to Asheville, North Carolina where she practiced for several years, helping build the program. During her time there, she was appointed Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina Medical School. Her time was spent educating medical students in the fields of both general and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Irani is passionate about bariatric surgery. The transformation in her patients' lives, which she feels privileged to be part of, is what drove her to the specialty.

She focuses on a patient-centered approach and prides herself in making patients and families feel comfortable. Dr. Irani helps educate and support patients and their families throughout their journey, including the preparation period, the operative period, and the follow-up, for the rest of their lives.

Provider Gender
Female
Language
English
Spanish
Age Groups Seen
Adult 19-64
Older Adult >65

Experience

Training

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

Fellowship, Surgery, Bariatric, 2010

New York University School of Medicine

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), 2009

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Medical School, 2002

Board Certifications

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American Board of Surgery, 2010

Ratings & Reviews

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4.7 out of 5
39 ratings, 6 reviews
4.7
Provider explained things clearly
4.7
Provider showed concern
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Extent to which CP listened
12/8/2023

She rushes through the doctor appt. Very fast. Difficult to really follow her & understand.

11/6/2023

Explained my diagnosis, treatment and answered our questions.

9/25/2023

I dont think the care provider understood the degree of hesitancy and fear I harbor with respect to this issue.

8/8/2023

The doctor was very kind, she listened and was very caring.

7/10/2023

*Doctor Irani was excellent in informing all my options and concerns. I will proceed with the surgery.

Insurance

Note: Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Clear Spring
  • Cofinity
  • Colorado Access
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Denver Health
  • First Health/Coventry