Our Team

Meet Dr. Kurian

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.

Dr. Kurian’s Education

Dr. Kurian completed her Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Kurian completed a 6-year combined undergraduate and medical school program at Albany Medical College, followed by her residency where she served as Chief Resident.

A native of NY, Dr. Kurian attended the prestigious Stuyvesant High School.

Meet Leslie Nunez

Leslie Nunez is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in Bariatrics and Medical Weight Loss Management at NY Minimally Invasive Surgery. With over 2 years of experience in medical weight loss in Garden City, New York, Leslie also served as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery at New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital for 4 years. She graduated with honors from St. John’s University in 2017, completing both her undergraduate and Physician Assistant Studies.

Leslie is actively involved in the Obesity Medicine Association and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. She is passionate about guiding patients towards their weight loss and wellness goals through lifestyle changes, medication management, and, when appropriate, surgical interventions. Leslie finds great fulfillment in empowering others and looks forward to partnering with our patients to improve their health.

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   Ira D Riklis 
 2024-10-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wish every experience with a doctor was like this!  Very professional.  Appointment times are respected.  Really helping me with my medical problem.
  
 
       
   Milagros Rosario-Figueroa 
 2024-10-29
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Not only is DR KURIQN a  absolutely jem
and a highly experienced Docter She's my hero!!
  
 
       
   Lois Dale 
 2024-09-24
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. MY experience with Dr.Kurian has always been great.
  
 
       
   Mindy Kristel 
 2024-09-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Kurian is the best, as is everyone who works in the office.
  
 
       
   Loraine 
 2024-07-31
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Marina Kurian is an exceptional provider that truly cares about her patients!  She was able to schedule me for emergency surgery, due to abdominal pain, within 24 hours and her office staff walked me through the entire pre-surgical process, going above and beyond. She is a great general surgeon and I am thankful to have found her!
  
 
       
   Vannesa Mancero 
 2024-07-20
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Kurian and her staff are wonderful, never a bad experience.
  
 
       
   Marian Kozlowski 
 2024-07-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In April 2004, Dr. Marina Kurian helped me make a life changing decision, one that I truly believe is the only reason I am alive today!    Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is hard work, but Dr. Kurian helps to keep me focused & on track!  I’m half the person I used to be.
  
 
       
   Carol Morano 
 2024-07-03
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Kurian is pleasant, efficient and extremely knowledgeable.
  
 
       
   jina* ******* 
 2024-06-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very high in demand doctor. So on appt dates its busy, but every second worth the wait!!! I love my Doctor and her team!!!
  
 
       
   Nellie Vasquez 
 2024-04-23
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Kurian is an amazing doctor!

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