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Christina Sanders DO, FACS, FACOS

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
I serve as the Medical Director of Synergy Bariatrics and the Program Director for the Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at ECMC. As a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon, I perform laparoscopic gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. I also perform advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures focusing on reflux, the GI tract and hernia repair.

I joined the UBMD Surgery group in 2018 as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University at Buffalo.

A member of several professional societies, I have presented at many national conferences.

My areas of expertise include bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revisional bariatric surgery, reflux, hiatal/paraesophageal hernia repair, endoscopy, general surgery and education/training.

Education & Training

  • American College of Surgeons (2016)
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (2015)
  • Fellowship, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic (2015)
  • Residency, General Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2013)
  • Internship, General Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2009)
  • DO, Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)
  • BS, Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Summa Cum Laude (2001)

Employment

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2018-present)
  • General/Bariatric Surgeon, St. Peters Health Partners/Samaritan Hospital (2015–2018)
  • General Surgeon, Anna Jaques Hospital (2013–2015)

Certifications

  • Board Certification, American Board of Surgery