Best Bariatric Surgeons in Ohio

Dr. Michalsky, MD, FACS, FAAP, is a board-certified general and pediatric surgeon who has 32 years of surgical experience. His area of expertise includes - gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery, and adjustable gastric banding on severely obese adolescents. Dr. Michalsky is located in Columbus, Ohio. As an MBSAQIP verified surgeon, Dr. Michalsky meets the highest standards of surgical quality and safety. He also conducts MBSAQIP site surveys on behalf of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Needleman, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in metabolic and bariatric surgery. He has expertise in Gastric Bypass, Hernia Repair, and other minimally invasive robotic surgeries. Dr. Needleman is currently serving the Columbus, Ohio area. In his free time he enjoy reading, relaxing with his family and spending time outdoors. He is an avid tennis player and also enjoy shooting trap and sporting clays.

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.

Dr. Cohn, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric surgery. He has over 12 years of surgical experience and is currently serving the Cincinnati, Ohio area. He specializes in General Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. Beyond surgery, Dr. Cohn takes a holistic approach to weight management. He works alongside nutritionists, psychologists, bariatricians, and support groups to ensure patients have the tools and resources they need for lasting success. Patients value his approachable personality and his willingness to answer every question before and after surgery.

Dr. Kerlakian, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive weight loss surgery with more than 43 years of diverse experience in general surgery. He has performed more than 1,500 weight loss surgery procedures in his surgical career. He is an expert in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy and is currently located in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to his expertise in bariatric surgery, Dr. Kerlakian specializes in general surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Chlysta, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 30 years of experience, currently serving the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. He has performed more than 1,000 bariatric surgeries and specializes in- Advanced Laparoscopy, Robotic surgery, Surgical endoscopy, Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, and Minimally invasive heartburn surgery.