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Our division is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract as part of the Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center at UCI. Our expert surgeons are fellowship-trained in the surgical management of foregut disease. We provide an evidence-based approach to patient care using the latest in surgical techniques to provide minimally invasive options for the entire spectrum of benign and malignant diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

In addition to diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, our surgeons are passionate providers of surgical interventions for obesity and metabolic disease. UCI is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, and the Division of Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery is a proud participant in the university’s comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to weight loss and improving the health of our patients. The division was granted Blue Distinction for Bariatric Surgery, reflecting our commitment to care of patients with obesity and metabolic diseases.

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Education & Training

UCI School of Medicine offers a one-year Gastrointestinal Surgery Fellowship program. The fellowship provides training in minimally invasive/bariatric surgery, with exposure to diverse pathologies.

Gastrointestinal Surgery Fellowship
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Research

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Clinical Expertise

Our division provides a wide range of surgical and endoscopic treatment options for benign and malignant diseases affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract, and also conducts surgical interventions for obesity and metabolic disorders.

Areas of Expertise

A Team of Experts

Our faculty members are experts in their fields. They conduct cutting-edge research to advance surgical treatment for diseases affecting the GI tract and train residents and fellows to become the next generation of leaders and innovators in GI and bariatric surgery.

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Contact the Department of Surgery if you have any questions about the Division of Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery or our programs.

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