Gregory F. Dakin, M.D.
Gregory F. Dakin, M.D.
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

Gregory F. Dakin, M.D.

Bariatric Surgery
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One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors
Specialties
Surgery, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric Surgeon, more

Locations and Appointments


New Patients

General Surgery - Upper East Side

520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021
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GI Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021
US
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Existing Patients
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Insurances Accepted

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  • AETNA
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

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About Gregory F. Dakin, M.D.

Devoting considerable time to teaching, mentoring and the development of physicians in training, Dr. Dakin has been presented with number of teaching awards, including the Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award and the Medical Student Teaching Award in Surgery. Most recently, he received the Excellence in Teaching Award from Weill Cornell Medical College.


His interest in clinical and basic science research focuses on various aspects of bariatric surgery, including its effects on bone metabolism; on reproductive function in obese women; and on gene expression and metabolic profile of weight loss of patients following gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Dakin is a member of many numerous professional societies


A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Dakin received his undergraduate degree with honors from Colgate University and obtained his MD from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, including a dedicated research fellowship in laparoscopy. He continued at Mount Sinai for a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery.


Board Certifications

  • Surgery
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Expertise

  • Abdominal Pain

  • Achalasia

  • Adrenal Surgery

  • Advanced Operative Laparoscopy

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery

  • Computer Assisted Surgery

  • Diabetes Surgery

  • Endoscopic Surgery

  • Gallbladder Surgery

  • Gastric Bypass

  • Gastrointestinal Disorder

  • Gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery

  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

  • Gastroparesis

  • GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

  • Hernia Surgery

  • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

  • Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

  • Obesity

  • Obesity Surgery

  • Pancreatic Disease

  • Surgery For Weight Loss

  • Weight Control

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Education

  • Fellowship: New York University School of Medicine

  • Medical School: New York University School of Medicine

  • Residency: New York University School of Medicine

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Titles & Positions

  • Associate Attending Surgeon

  • Associate Professor of Surgery

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

Education

  • Fellowship: New York University School of Medicine
  • Residency: New York University School of Medicine
  • Medical School: New York University School of Medicine

Titles & Positions

  • Associate Attending Surgeon
  • Associate Professor of Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English