Yale’s Department of Surgery is a premier center for adult and pediatric surgical treatment, providing comprehensive care for a full range of conditions and diseases. To ensure that our patients experience shorter hospital stays and less postoperative discomfort, we employ the latest technologies and surgical techniques, and perform minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. Our renowned surgeons and faculty continue to push the frontiers of surgical science through innovative treatment and leading-edge research, with the ability to offer treatment options that can be difficult to find elsewhere. More state-of-the-art surgical suites at Yale New Haven Hospital than in any other hospital in the region Collaboration with the Yale Department of Biomedical Engineering and with industry to develop 3-D bioprinting for the regeneration, repair, and replacement of human tissue and vessels Nationally recognized Center of Excellence and designated training center for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) Yale’s Endocrine Neoplasia Laboratory is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary research group in which surgeons work with endocrine geneticists to decipher the molecular genetics of endocrine tumor disease First program in Connecticut to offer three different minimally invasive bariatric surgical techniques: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, LAP-Band® surgery, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Weight management is a complex and multi-faceted challenge that can involve a wide range of health issues, with solutions that are different for every person. The Center for Weight Management, part of Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) and Yale School of Medicine, is a multidisciplinary practice offering a comprehensive range of services for patients needing help to achieve their target weight. The center provides assistance with weight and weight-related health conditions from many different perspectives, with personally tailored solutions based on each patient’s specific needs and goals. Weight management is a lifelong journey, and we are here to help. The center brings together renowned experts in both the medical and surgical treatment of obesity, as well as in such fields as psychology, nutrition, exercise physiology, orthopaedics, endocrinology, cardiology, liver disease, and more. The center doesn’t just focus on weight management, but also on the many health outcomes associated with excess weight, such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart disease, joint problems, and cancer. Successful weight management can significantly improve these conditions and reduce the chance of developing them in the first place. In short, the center provides services across the entire continuum of care for weight management, including everything from dietary advice to psychological counseling, medications, endoscopic interventions, and surgery. Having all of those services under one umbrella gives us the unique ability to care for any patient with weight management needs, regardless of size or treatment options. The center also has an alliance with the YNHH Department of Pediatrics, and since obesity tends to run in families, center administrators are planning an intergenerational clinic where the entire family can receive care. Currently, the center is situated at several different locations within the health system; in 2022, all of the components of the center are scheduled to move to a single location at 8 Devine St. in North Haven. Consultations are also available via telehealth. The Center for Weight Management has three physician-directors: John Morton, MD, MPH, medical director of bariatric surgery for the Yale New Haven Health System; Wajahat Mehal, MD, PhD, director of the Yale Weight Loss Program and an expert in obesity medicine and endobariatrics; and Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, an adult and pediatric endocrinologist with expertise in obesity medicine and weight management. The center has a fully integrated medical and surgical team. We have approximately 20 physicians, including 12 bariatric surgeons, who together have performed about 10,000 successful surgeries (Dr. Morton alone has performed about 4,000 successful bariatric surgeries). Other members of the team include nurses, dieticians, psychologists, social workers, and an exercise physiologist, as well as the many experts on weight-related health conditions who partner with the center.

At Yale Medicine, our Bariatric and minimally invasive surgery team specializes in surgical care for conditions affecting the digestive tract. Expert surgeons use the latest minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce scarring and minimize discomfort after surgery, providing a smoother and more rapid recovery. We recognize that it’s natural to experience various emotions and concerns before undergoing surgery. That's why our approach focuses on patient education and comprehensive care—we are here to provide clear, detailed answers to all your questions before, during, and after your procedure. About Us Specialized care is offered in the following areas: Abdominal wall reconstruction to treat complex hernias or trauma to the abdomen Laparoscopic surgery to treat severe (Class III) obesity Weight-loss surgery options: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, in which a small stomach pouch is created to restrict food intake. LAP-Band® surgery, in which a band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch to hold food. The band limits the amount of food that’s consumed by making the patient feel full after eating small amounts. Sleeve gastrectomy, which involves removing about 85% of the stomach. The smaller-sized stomach holds less food, creating a feeling of fullness with significantly less food. All weight-loss surgery options include education and support from nursing, nutrition, and psychological service providers.