Skip to content

Marc Bessler

Obesity Expert, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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.

Surprising Science

The Biggest Misconception About Weight Loss

Fat is not necessarily bad for dieters, says the obesity expert.

The Atkins Diet

Dr. Marc Bessler calls Atkins “extreme” and explains the difference between “good carbs” and “bad carbs.”

▸

3 min

—

with

The Dietary Needs of Men, Women and Children

According to Dr. Marc Bessler, maintaining good nutrition depends on learning healthy eating habits as a child.

▸

5 min

—

with

Misperceptions About Weight Management

Reducing calorie intake is more important than sticking to a strict diet, says Dr. Marc Bessler.

▸

5 min

—

with

From nightly sleep to genes, Dr. Marc Bessler explains the factors that lead to obesity.

▸

2 min

—

with

How to design an appropriate diet

According to Dr. Marc Bessler, the Food Pyramid is wrong.

▸

2 min

—

with

The land of picky eaters

Dr. Marc Bessler cautions carbophobes to maintain a balanced diet.

▸

2 min

—

with

New Procedures in Weight Management Surgery

Expected procedures, such as a stomach balloon, will transform the field in the next few years, says Dr. Marc Bessler.

▸

2 min

—

with

What To Ask Your Doctor

Dr. Marc Bessler emphasizes the necessity of a long term plan for weight management.

▸

5 min

—

with

Ideas on Surgical Weight Loss

Dr. Marc Bessler explains when it is advisable for obese patients to undergo surgery.

▸

6 min

—

with

New Technologies, New Surgeries

From triangulation to finding new uses for current implements, Dr. Marc Bessler hopes to bid sutures farewell.

▸

1 min

—

with

Natural Orifice Surgery

Dr. Marc Bessler plans to transform the surgical paradigm.

▸

3 min

—

with

What the Public Needs to Know About Weight Management Surgery

Dr. Marc Bessler describes obesity as a disease, lists the best hospitals for surgery, and gives advice on how to afford the procedure.

▸

7 min

—

with