Overview
Dr. Sheu is Chief of the Section of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sheu graduated from Harvard College, obtained his doctorate in immunology as a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University, and completed medical school at Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Brigham, followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sheu’s clinical practice focuses on bariatric, foregut and hernia surgery. Dr. Sheu leads an NIH R01-funded laboratory that investigates how bariatric surgery leads to resolution of type 2 diabetes via changes in the gut microbiota and the immune system. He also serves as Associate Program Director of the Brigham’s advanced minimally invasive GI and bariatric surgery fellowship.
Dr. Sheu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Sheu is board certified in Surgery, General. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sheu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
45 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sheu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric G. Sheu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric G. Sheu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric G. Sheu by calling their office at 617-732-6337. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric G. Sheu a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric G. Sheu is classified as an Elite expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric G. Sheu specialize in?
While Dr. Eric G. Sheu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastrectomy, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Eric G. Sheu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric G. Sheu has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Eric G. Sheu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric G. Sheu accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric G. Sheu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6337 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Sheu isElite. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Distinguished
- GastrectomyDr. Sheu isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Gastric BypassDr. Sheu isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- HerniaDr. Sheu isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Sheu isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Post-Splenectomy SyndromeDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Post-Splenectomy Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- SplenectomyDr. Sheu isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.