Dr. Leonardo Claros, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

Allentown, Campus
,1736 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18104

Description

Dr. Claros MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with over 26 years of surgical experience, currently working serving the greater Philadelphia, PA area. He has performed more than 4,000 bariatric surgeries in his career. His area of expertise includes – Laparoscopic Gastric Band placement, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switches, Robotic- Assisted Bariatric Operations, and revision surgeries. He is highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as well as in the application of innovative approaches, like single-incision surgery, enhancing cosmetics results for patients.

Information

DR. LEONARDO CLAROS, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

EDUCATION:

Medical School
Universidad Boliviana Mayor de San Andres Faculty of Medicine
1997

Basic Science Research Fellowship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
1998-1999

General Surgery Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital / Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
1999-2005

Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics
Tufts Medical Center
2005-2006

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

MA State Medical License (2006-2009)
PA State Medical License (2009-2026)
NJ State Medical License (2017-2027)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

AWARDS/HONORS:

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification
InstantPHR® CEHRT Edition, Get Real Health
2013-2014, 2016-2017

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification
Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts
2013-2014, 2016-2017

Intern of the Year 
Saint Gabriel’s Hospital

Top Surgeon
America’s Top Surgeons; Consumer Research Council of America
2007

Excellence in Teaching Awards
Harvard and Tufts Medical Schools
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009

Faculty Teacher Award 
Saint Luke’s University and Health Network
2012

  • Saint Luke's University Weight Management Center240 Cetronia Rd Suite 205 North, Allentown, PA 18104 - (484) 426-2600

Experience

Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Chief Bariatric Section, Program Director
Co Director

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