Specialties
General Surgery, Cancer Care, Bariatric Surgery, more
Marc Bessler, MD
Bariatric Surgery
212-305-4000
Locations and Appointments
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CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
177 Ft. Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 524
New York, NY 10032
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Insurances Accepted
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- AETNA
- AgeWell
- CIGNA
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Magnacare (National)
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- MVP Health Care
- Oxford Health Plans
- Quality Health Management
- RiverSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Marc Bessler is the United States Surgical Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Bessler's clinical specialties include laparoscopic and single incision bariatric surgery. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in general surgery and his fellowship in surgical endoscopy at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
Board Certifications
- Surgery
Expertise
Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
Barrett's Esophagus
Endoscopic Gastric Balloon Placement
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
GERD Surgery
GERD-Laparoscopic Technique
Heartburn
Hiatal Hernia
Laparoscopic Anti-reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Fundoplication
Laparoscopic Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopy
Metabolic Surgery
Minimal Access Surgery-GERD
Obesity Surgery
Splenectomy
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Management
Education
Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Titles & Positions
Chief, Division of Minimal Access/Bariatric Surgery
Director, Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Director, Minimal Access Surgery Center
United States Surgical Professor of Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Education
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Awards & Honors
- Blakemore Award for Surgical Research, 1992 and 1993.
- Blakernore Prize for Excellence in Surgical Research, June 1996.
- New York Magazine's Top Doctors, 2005-2016.
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Resident Achievement Award, Best Resident Presentation, SAGES, 1995.
Titles & Positions
- Chief, Division of Minimal Access/Bariatric Surgery
- Director, Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
- Director, Minimal Access Surgery Center
- United States Surgical Professor of Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Surgery
Languages Spoken
- Hebrew