Dr. Marina Kurian focuses on treating obesity with minimally invasive techniques to reduce surgical discomfort and hasten recovery. She educates surgeons nationwide, publishes extensively on minimally invasive surgery, and offers various options for morbidly obese patients, including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band, and revisional procedures.
A leader in New York City, Dr. Kurian conducted research on the adjustable band and vagus nerve stimulation for obesity. She presents globally, appears on television, hosts a SiriusXM show, and authored Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, president of ASMBS, and a member of SAGES and the Association of Women Surgeons.
