Bariatric Surgery
Fellowship Program
Bariatric surgery fellowship
The Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center is one of the most established and comprehensive bariatric training programs in the region. The fellowship is particularly notable for its strong tradition of developing highly regarded bariatric surgeons in the Pacific Northwest.
Each year, two general surgeons are selected for fellowships and receive training in advanced laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center. The case experience includes a mixture of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion and duodenal switch, single-anastomosis duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, as well as complex revisions.
In addition to operative training, fellows develop expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures, including preoperative screening, pH testing and interventional management of bariatric complications. Fellows also learn about the comprehensive medical management of obesity, including GLP-1 agents and other anti-obesity medications, in collaboration with experienced obesity medicine providers, dietitians, physical therapists and mental health providers.
Through participation in conferences and regional collaboration, fellows develop a strong professional network with leading surgeons and colleagues in the area. The Portland Citywide Bariatric Journal Club, for example, provides a forum for thoughtful discussion and exchange with bariatric surgeons across the city and state. Fellows also present complex bariatric cases at the monthly Legacy Good Samaritan General Surgery M&M conference and participate in monthly Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program administrative and quality meetings.
Beyond clinical expertise, fellows are prepared to become leaders and educators. They lead the bariatric support team and teach third and fourth year medical students, developing the skills necessary to advance the field and mentor future physicians. Fellows are also supported in pursuing academic work through mentorship in large database analysis and clinical research. During the training year, each fellow completes at least one clinical research project for submission to a national or regional meeting. Legacy Health provides administrative and research support to facilitate the completion and presentation of these projects.
For current case distribution, please see the Fellowship Council.
Faculty
Program director: Yen-Yi Juo, MD
Assistant program director: Valerie Halpin, MD
Staff includes Wan Hong, Jay Jan and Avishai Meyer of Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center; and Kevin Reavis, Daniel Davila Bradley, Talha Rafeeqi and Tim Mansour of the Oregon Clinic.
For more information
Program coordinator: DeeDee Bondy
Email: dbondy@lhs.org
For further information on bariatric surgery, go to Legacy Weight and Diabetes Institute, a department of Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center.
