David Lautz, MD, FACS, FASMBS

About

Deciding to have weight-loss surgery is about improving health – and life. Our nationally-renowned program helps patients do both. Emerson Health’s board-certified surgeons are among the most experienced bariatric experts in the country. With decades of experience, more than 10,000 procedures completed, and the highest safety ratings, they are known for their skill, compassion, and personalized approach to help patients overcome the disease of obesity.

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

Deciding to have weight loss surgery is a complex, life-changing decision. Our compassionate team is with patients every step of the way to support their journey to good health. Schedule a consult to determine what is best for you based on your unique health and life goals. Procedures we offer include the following:

•Sleeve gastrectomy
•Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
•Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADi-S)
•Duodenal switch
•Revision procedures

Awards or Certifications

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Surgery

CLINICAL INTERESTS
Bariatric and metabolic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, roux-en-y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery

EDUCATION
•Medical School:
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
•Residency:
Brigham and Women's Hospital (general surgery)

AWARDS
Partners in Excellence Award from Partners HealthCare
Compassionate Caregiver Award, Honorable Mention, from the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center
Most Compassionate Doctor Award
Boston Magazine Top Doctor
National Patients' Choice Award from vitals.com

Dr. Lautz has also participated in regional and national quality improvement programs, including serving as a member of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Betsy Lehman Center Expert Panel on Bariatric Surgery as well as a founding member of the governing committee of the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network. In addition, he is Director of Emerson Health’s Center for Weight Loss and Chair of Surgery at Emerson Health.

Insurances Accepted

Dr. Lautz accepts most insurances. Learn more here:
https://www.emersonhospital.org/patients-visitors/insurance-financial/insurance-coverage

Special expertise

Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery