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Dr. George M. Kerlakian, MD

Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
TriHealth Surgical Institute - Weight Management - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion 6200 Pfeiffer Road Suite 360, Montgomery, OH 45242
(513) 862-4957

Overview
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Brief Intro

George Kerlakian MD is a physician and surgeon at Group Health. His expertise in the field of bariatric surgery earned him the additional role of medical director for TriHealth Weight Management.Dr. Kerlakian has experience in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as well as laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, performing more than 1,500 bariatric procedures to date. Under Dr. Kerlakian's direction, TriHealth Weight Management has earned accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.In addition to his expertise in bariatric surgery, Dr. Kerlakian specializes in general surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He also is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. At Good Samaritan, Dr. Kerlakian serves as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Co-Chair of TriHealth Surgical Institute.Dr. Kerlakian earned his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, and completed his residency in general surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital.In the News:Could a Stomach Implant Help Me Lose Weight?What's Extreme Obesity?Venetia Makes a Life-Changing Decision That Gives Her 'Newfound Freedom'

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Saint Joseph University Lebanon (Degree) - 1981

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

6200 Pfeiffer Road Suite 360, Montgomery, OH 45242

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Bariatric Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Anthem Blue Cross
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
ESSENCE Healthcare
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Priority Health
Humana
GEHA
Medical Mutual
Meritain Health
CareSource
Tricare
OSU Health Plan
Cigna

Cancer 32
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 69
Neurology & Neurosurgery 47
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 66
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 71
Diabetes & Endocrinology 23
Children's Hospital 12
Urology 62
Psychiatry 59
Geriatrics 56
Rehabilitation 45
Obsterics & Gynecology 9
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 29