William Clifford Hope, MD

Dr. Hope is a general surgeon who specializes in both minimally invasive general surgery and bariatric surgery. Dr. Hope grew up in Pennsylvania and completed his medical school training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He subsequently completed his general surgery training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. He then went on to UPMC in Pittsburgh to complete his fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. Dr. Hope practices in Lancaster and performs both bariatric and general surgery using minimally invasive surgical techniques. He specializes in weight loss surgery, gallbladder disease, hernia and other gastrointestinal surgery. He also performs skin and soft tissue surgery. He is passionate about helping patients live healthy, active lives.

My education and training

• Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
• Residency: University of Virginia Health System
• Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

• Lancaster General Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.