As a bariatric surgeon in Boston, MA, Dr. Shikora performs surgical procedures that help obese patients lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
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Yes, Dr. Scott A. Shikora is accepting new patients at this office.
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Dr. Scott Shikora graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He then completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Shikora has one office in Massachusetts where he specializes in Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery.
Dr. Shikora works with nine hundred and ninety-one doctors including Dr. Jae Hyung Chang and Dr. Simon Body.
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Shikora for surgical and non-surgical bariatric procedures. Procedures commonly performed by a bariatric surgeon include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and others designed to help patients lose weight. Dr. Shikora may also utilize non-surgical treatment plans, such as controlling the patient's diet and exercise regimen.
As a general surgeon in Massachusetts, Dr. Shikora performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Shikora may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Boston, MA
Residency in General Surgery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shikora, but only those who participate in Medicare.