Gastrointestinal Surgery Program

Penn Medicine's Gastrointestinal Surgery Program specializes in solving complex problems of the digestive tract. We tackle routine and rare problems with an exceptional level of expertise and experience. With convenient Philadelphia, South Jersey and suburban locations and virtual visits, we make it easy to access some of the nation's top GI surgeons near you.

Why Choose Penn Medicine for Gastrointestinal Surgery?

Our surgeons continually strive to make your life better. That sense of purpose is the driving force of our outstanding outcomes — even for the most difficult-to-treat cases.

Highlights of our program include:

• World-class leaders in GI surgery: We offer national and international expertise in all areas of gastrointestinal surgery. Our team includes surgeons who are leading experts in their field. We work hard to enhance surgery techniques and improve your care experience to deliver the best possible results every day. Meet our GI surgery team.
• Extensive experience: Many of our surgeons have fellowship training and specialization in areas like hernia surgery or stomach surgery. Their experience offers a level of expertise that's hard to find elsewhere.
• High volumes, excellent outcomes: We are a high-volume center for many types of GI surgery, including esophagus, bariatric and hepatobiliary (liver and pancreas) surgeries. Providers and patients alike seek out our expertise because of our successful track record caring for the most complex cases. Despite how many complicated procedures we perform, our outcomes are among the best in the nation.
• Minimally invasive options: Our surgeons are trained in the latest care innovations, such as laparoscopic (which uses tiny incisions) and robotic surgery. We always plan a procedure to match your needs and situation.
• Convenient locations and virtual visits: Our GI surgeons perform surgery at three downtown Philadelphia hospitals and other locations throughout the region so you can get the care you need close to home. In some cases, you may have the option of speaking with a surgeon from the comfort of your home via a virtual visit. Learn more about our telemedicine services.

Uncommon Expertise in All GI Surgery Specialties

Penn is a recognized destination for clinical excellence in all types of GI surgical procedures — including bariatric, hernia, hepatobiliary (liver and pancreas surgery) and foregut surgery.

We treat all types of benign (noncancerous) conditions, such as heartburn and swallowing problems, using advanced minimally invasive techniques. We're known for performing highly technical procedures to successfully treat hard-to-remove cancers when other centers in the region can't.

Our specialties include:

• Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
• Colon and rectal surgery
• Esophagus and foregut (stomach) surgery
• Gallbladder surgery
• Gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Liver and bile duct surgery
• Pancreas surgery

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