My philosophy is to treat patients as I would want to be treated.
Surgical Care That’s Second to None
With caring, experienced surgeons and the best medical teams in the area, Lehigh Valley Health Network is the region’s bariatric medicine leader. Meet our team and learn more at a free information session.
Get to know our weight-loss surgeons
With more than 1,100 bariatric surgeries performed each year, the surgical team at LVPG Bariatric Medicine leads the region with the highest annual volume of bariatric surgeries. As a candidate for weight-loss surgery, you and your surgeon will discuss the surgical option or options that will offer you the safest and healthiest opportunity for successful weight loss.
Richard C. Boorse, MD
Paul B. Cesanek, MD
I’m passionate about bariatric surgery, because it gives you a new lease on life. It gives you the opportunity to go out and do the things you haven’t been able to do for such a long time.
Guillermo Garcia, MD
Fluent in Spanish
Whether I am with a patient in the office or at the bedside, I spend as much time as is necessary to ensure all their questions are answered.
T. Daniel Harrison, DO
I specialize in bariatric surgery because obesity is one of the most serious risks to our community's health.
Michael J. Mahoney, DO
One of the things I enjoy about this work is that in a short period of time, you can make a substantial impact on someone’s life.
Nicolas Teleo, MD
I enjoy bariatric surgery, because it has such a positive impact on patients' way of life along with the improvement of their medical co-morbidities.
Don’t take our word for it
The time is now. Hear from real Lehigh Valley Health Network patients who took the leap, received weight-loss surgery and never looked back. It’s about more than appearances. Weight loss is about living healthier, longer and better.