John D. DePeri MD, FACS

John D. DePeri, MD, FACS

Education
Tulane University
B.S. Biomedical Engineering (1987)

Columbia University
Doctor of Medicine (1991)

Internship
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (1991-1992)

Residency
University of Florida, Shands Teaching Hospital
Residency in General Surgery (1992-1993)

Baystate Medical Center
Residency in General Surgery (1993-1997)

Certification
American Board of Surgery
General Surgery (1998-present)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Specialties
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery

Member
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Special Interests
Dr. DePeri has a special interest in surgery for Morbid Obesity (Bariatric Surgery).  He performs Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic  Sleeve Gastrectomy,  and Laproscopic Adjustable Gastric Band placement as well as laparoscopic and open revisional bariatric surgery.

He also enjoys spending time with his kids and going to Jaguar games.

Dr. DePeri has had specialized training in advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical procedures and routinely performs these procedures. They are as follows:

• Laparoscopic Hernia repair (groin & abdominal)
  
• Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia repair for esophageal reflux disease (GERDS)
  
• Laparoscopic resection of the colon & small bowel
  
• Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  
• Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  
• Hemorrhoidectomy

In addition to these, he provides a full range of general surgical services.