Experts
Marc Bessler
Obesity Expert, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Fat is not necessarily bad for dieters, says the obesity expert. Read More
Dr. Marc Bessler calls Atkins "extreme" and explains the difference between "good carbs" and "bad carbs." Read More
According to Dr. Marc Bessler, maintaining good nutrition depends on learning healthy eating habits as a child. Read More
Reducing calorie intake is more important than sticking to a strict diet, says Dr. Marc Bessler. Read More
From nightly sleep to genes, Dr. Marc Bessler explains the factors that lead to obesity. Read More
Dr. Marc Bessler cautions carbophobes to maintain a balanced diet. Read More
According to Dr. Marc Bessler, the Food Pyramid is wrong. Read More
Dr. Marc Bessler explains when it is advisable for obese patients to undergo surgery. Read More
Dr. Marc Bessler emphasizes the necessity of a long term plan for weight management. Read More
Expected procedures, such as a stomach balloon, will transform the field in the next few years, says Dr. Marc Bessler. Read More
Dr. Marc Bessler describes obesity as a disease, lists the best hospitals for surgery, and gives advice on how to afford the procedure. Read More
Dr. Marc Bessler plans to transform the surgical paradigm. Read More
From triangulation to finding new uses for current implements, Dr. Marc Bessler hopes to bid sutures farewell. Read More
About Marc Bessler
Dr. Marc Bessler is assistant professor of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and director of the Columbia University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. He is also the director of the Minimal Access Surgery Center at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Bessler's clinical specialties include surgical management of morbid obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, laparoscopic surgery of the stomach, esophagus and hernia surgery, and natural orifice surgery. His research interests focus on hormonal, oncologic, and immune responses in laparoscopy.
He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in general surgery and his fellowship in surgical endoscopy at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.