https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-rss/?title=News&orgId=116055 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Bariatric & Minimally Invasive Surgery en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:52:21 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/nadzam-named-chief-medical-officer-at-uw-health-northern-illinois/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/nadzam-named-chief-medical-officer-at-uw-health-northern-illinois/ Geoffrey Nadzam, MD, MHA, Chair of Surgery at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, will depart Yale to become Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at UW Health Northern Illinois. Stephanie Eosten Joyce, MD, will assume the position of Interim Chair of Surgery at L+M as a search is conducted for his successor. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/anti-obesity-medications-before-surgery https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/anti-obesity-medications-before-surgery Yale Medicine surgeons explain how the use of anti-obesity medications, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, before and after joint replacements and bariatric surgery may improve outcomes. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-center-for-weight-management-named-americas-best-for-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-center-for-weight-management-named-americas-best-for-2025/ The Yale Center for Weight Management has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America’s Best Weight Loss Clinics for 2025, the only facility in Connecticut and Rhode Island to earn this honor. Led by Drs. John Morton, Wajahat Mehal, and Ania Jastreboff, the Center takes a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to weight management, offering services ranging from dietary counseling and psychological support to advanced medical therapies and bariatric surgery. With over 10,000 successful procedures performed, the Center is a national leader in improving health outcomes related to obesity. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/mastery-grants-advancing-development-and-innovation/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/mastery-grants-advancing-development-and-innovation/ The Department of Surgery has announced “mastery” as the theme of this year’s academic development awards, inviting proposals aimed at advancing both personal and professional growth. Areas of focus include professional and executive skills, technological advancements, and physical and mental health. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgeons-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgeons-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ Connecticut Magazine’s 2024 'Top Doctors' list includes more than 30 faculty from the Yale Department of Surgery. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/04/18/how-yales-obesity-experts-help-weight-loss-surgery-patients-navigate-their-mental-health/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/04/18/how-yales-obesity-experts-help-weight-loss-surgery-patients-navigate-their-mental-health/ Patients seeking bariatric surgery often grapple with mental health challenges before and after their operation. For doctors, that means a two-pronged approach to obesity treatment: physical and psychological. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-announces-national-search-for-general-surgery-residency-program-director/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-announces-national-search-for-general-surgery-residency-program-director/ The Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine/Yale New Haven Health System announced the commencement of a nationwide search for the next program director of the General Surgery Residency Program. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-led-research-shows-the-impact-of-albumin-levels-on-surgical-outcomes/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-led-research-shows-the-impact-of-albumin-levels-on-surgical-outcomes/ Low albumin levels were associated with an increased rate of serious surgical complications and comorbidities. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 Z https://www.iheart.com/podcast/455-pulse-of-the-region-28233586/episode/the-science-of-obesity-137171132/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/455-pulse-of-the-region-28233586/episode/the-science-of-obesity-137171132/ Bariatric surgeon Dr. Neil Floch speaks with Kate Bauman about the treatments surrounding obesity. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/chiefs-celebrity-doppelganger/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/chiefs-celebrity-doppelganger/ Division Chiefs name the Hollywood actor they'd like to represent them in a movie. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-doctor-discusses-differences-between-bariatric-surgery-and-weight-loss-drugs/3145715/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-doctor-discusses-differences-between-bariatric-surgery-and-weight-loss-drugs/3145715/ Dr. John Morton discusses if the new injectable weight-loss drugs are having an impact on people choosing bariatric surgery. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-headlines-thirty-third-annual-sbas-meeting/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-headlines-thirty-third-annual-sbas-meeting/ The thirty-third annual Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) annual meeting was the largest held by the society. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-life-of-a-surgeon-program-addresses-challenges/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-life-of-a-surgeon-program-addresses-challenges/ Hosted by Benjamin L. Judson, MD, MBA, Charles W. Ohse Professor of Surgery, and J3P Healthcare Solutions, the Life of a Surgeon series aims to address challenges and build a supportive community for early-career surgeons. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-next-era-of-obesity/ https://medicine.yale.edu/ysm/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-next-era-of-obesity/ The next era of obesity medicine Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/surgery-usnwr-rankings/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/surgery-usnwr-rankings/ The Department of Surgery was recognized among the best hospitals for adult and pediatric surgical care by the 2023-2024 U.S. News World Report rankings. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/surgery-judson-longo-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/surgery-judson-longo-award/ The Yale Surgery Citizen Awards committee has named Benjamin L. Judson, MD, MBA, Charles W. Ohse Professor of Surgery, the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Walter E. Longo MD Award. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-neil-floch-to-lead-bariatric-surgery-at-greenwich-yale-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/dr-neil-floch-to-lead-bariatric-surgery-at-greenwich-yale-surgery/ Yale Medicine is pleased to announce the recruitment of Dr. Neil Floch as Director of Bariatric Surgery at Greenwich Hospital, effective May 2023. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-promotions-dr-saber-ghiassi-dr-courtney-gibson/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-promotions-dr-saber-ghiassi-dr-courtney-gibson/ The Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the following faculty promotions, as approved by the Board of Permanent Officers at its September 21, 2022 meeting: • Saber Ghiassi, MD, MPH, promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Clinical Track, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. • Courtney Gibson, MS, MD, promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Clinical Track, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-nemg-open-new-digestive-health-center-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/yale-nemg-open-new-digestive-health-center-surgery/ Members from across the health system gathered in Westport, Conn. on Aug. 3, for the ribbon-cutting. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/bariatric-team-helps-patient-lose-100-lbs-regain-life-yale-surgery/ https://medicine.yale.edu/surgery/news-article/bariatric-team-helps-patient-lose-100-lbs-regain-life-yale-surgery/ Drs. Saber Ghiassi and Jennifer Schwartz partnered with a patient to design a comprehensive surgical and weight-management program, which helped the patient to lose nearly 100 pounds. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z