NYU Langone Health’s Division of Bariatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery offers exceptional patient care, conducts research that advances the field, and provides training to the next generation of bariatric surgeons.

Our Clinical Excellence

Our Weight Management Program is a comprehensive program designed to meet the medical, surgical, and emotional needs of patients with severe obesity. Our surgeons are among the most experienced in the country, with surgical outcomes that are among the best nationwide.

Care for Adolescents

Like adults, adolescents with obesity face a high risk of serious medical disorders, including hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disorders, accelerated growth, high cholesterol, musculoskeletal problems, psychosocial problems, and cancer, as well as a greater chance of premature death. Unfortunately, obesity is rarely something children grow out of. Obesity generally persists into adulthood.

It is imperative to address obesity at an early age; however, little data are available to guide parents and physicians trying to help adolescents with morbid obesity. Our expert team includes not only medical experts and surgeons, but also pediatric endocrinologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and psychologists, who collaborate to offer the best care available to these adolescents. Care for adolescents is managed by Jun Tashiro, MD, MPH, in our Division of Pediatric Surgery.

Education in Bariatric Surgery

Our one-year Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship provides training to two fellows in the most advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures.

Our division also offers a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Research Fellowship. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Beth Abrams, division administrator, at Beth.Abrams@NYULangone.org.

Division News

Division Chief Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, and George A. Fielding, MD, were honored as part of the American Society For Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2022 LEAD awards. These awards recognize ASMBS members who have shown outstanding Leadership, Education, Advancement, and Dedication to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Ren-Fielding received the Excellence in Clinical Care Award, which recognizes exemplary qualities of clinical excellence and expertise in metabolic and bariatric surgery, as demonstrated by an exceptional record of patient-centered care, innovation, professionalism, leadership and continuous service to community.

Dr. Fielding received the Master Educator Award, which recognizes demonstrated excellence as a master educator and mentor in the field of bariatric surgery. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions to educational leadership, curriculum development, education research, and participation in national educational meetings, educational publications in peer review journals, creation of innovative teaching programs and the development of continuing medical education materials.