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.
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
St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's University Health Network
Saint Elizabeths Hospital
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