Dr. Northup, MD, FACS, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with extensive experience, currently serving the Cincinnati, Ohio area. He is skilled in Biliopancreatic Diversion, LAP-BAND, Revision Surgeries, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is full-time bariatric surgeon and an active member with the ASMBS. In addition, he also is a site surveyor for the ACS MBSAQIP program. He is the Past Chair of the Access to Care Committee and currently serves on the ASMBS Executive Council.
About Dr. C. Joseph Northup, M.D.
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Procedures & areas of focus
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Board certification & medical license
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Practice locations
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic Nashville, TN 37232
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Research & publications
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Questions to ask
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