Dr. Wade Naziri

Dr. Naziri is a well known figure in the field of surgery, known for his impressive educational background and extensive experience. His education began with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Catholic University of America, followed by a Medical Degree from the University of Virginia. His pursuit of surgical training led him to complete his General Surgery residency at Tulane University School of Medicine, where he not only honed his surgical skills but also gained invaluable experience. Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dr. Naziri then completed Fellowship training in Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Dundee School of Medicine in Scotland, under the guidance of Professor Alfred Cushieri, a leading expert in the field. This fellowship training incorporated advanced minimally invasive surgical skills that he now applies in his practice.

Dr. Naziri’s passion for research and surgical innovation took him to the University of Louisville, where he spent three years as the Price Fellow in General Surgical Research with Dr. Hiram C. Polk Jr. During this period, he conducted extensive research. His expertise in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, particularly in areas such as Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Conversions), gallbladder surgery, anti-reflux surgery, hernia repair, and colon surgery, underscores his commitment to providing the highest level of surgical care. At Southern Surgical, Dr. Naziri employs the latest surgical techniques and technologies to ensure his patients receive the most effective and safe treatment, demonstrating his dedication to improving patient outcomes and well-being.

• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• North Carolina Medical Society
• Pitt County Medical Society

• Bachelor of Science: Catholic University of America
• Medical Degree: University of Virginia
• General Surgery Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine
• Laparoscopic Surgery Fellowship: University of Dundee School of Medicine, Scotland, under Professor Alfred Cushieri
• Price Fellow in General Surgical Research: University of Louisville