Eric G. Sheu
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Eric G. Sheu

General Surgery
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
Jamaica Plain, MA 
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
5
conditions
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
Jamaica Plain, MA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

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 top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Harvard Medical School, 2001 - 2005
Residency
Brigham and Women's Hospital, 2006 - 2013
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in MA
Board Certifications
Surgery, General
Fellowships
Massachusetts General Hospital, 2013 - 2014
Hospital Affiliations
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 8 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Call: 617-732-6337
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Hernia Center
1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Call: 617-732-6337
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
45 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Call: 617-732-6337
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Westwood)
100 Brigham Way, University Station, Westwood, MA 02090
Call: 617-732-6337

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.

Splenectomy
Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


52 Total Publications

Vitamin D receptor is necessary for metabolic health after sleeve gastrectomy.
Vitamin D receptor is necessary for metabolic health after sleeve gastrectomy.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: November 24, 2025
View All 52 Publications
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
41
conditions
Dr. Christopher Baird
General Surgery
Expertise in
41
conditions
Dr. Christopher Baird
General Surgery

Department Of Cardiac Surgery

300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
 (0.1 miles away)
617-355-7932
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Christopher Baird is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baird is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Endoscopy.

Expertise in
32
conditions
Dr. Sitaram Emani
General Surgery
Expertise in
32
conditions
Dr. Sitaram Emani
General Surgery

Department Of Cardiac Surgery

300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
 (0.1 miles away)
617-355-7932
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Sitaram Emani is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Emani is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Ventricular Septal Defects, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Expertise in
29
conditions
Dr. Pedro Del Nido
General Surgery
Expertise in
29
conditions
Dr. Pedro Del Nido
General Surgery

Department Of Cardiac Surgery

300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
 (0.1 miles away)
617-355-7932
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Pedro Del Nido is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Del Nido is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Transplant.

VIEW MORE General Surgeons

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Sheu's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
  • Elite
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Dr. Sheu is
    Elite
    . Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
    See more Sleeve Gastrectomy experts
  • Distinguished
  • Gastrectomy
    Dr. Sheu is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Gastrectomy.
    See more Gastrectomy experts
  • Advanced
  • Gastric Bypass
    Dr. Sheu is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Gastric Bypass.
    See more Gastric Bypass experts
  • Hernia
    Dr. Sheu is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Hernia.
    See more Hernia experts
  • Obesity
    Dr. Sheu is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Obesity.
    See more Obesity experts
  • Experienced
  • Cellulitis
    Dr. Sheu is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Cellulitis.
    See more Cellulitis experts
  • Cholecystitis
    Dr. Sheu is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Cholecystitis.
    See more Cholecystitis experts
  • Choledocholithiasis
    Dr. Sheu is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
    See more Choledocholithiasis experts
  • Endoscopy
    Dr. Sheu is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Endoscopy.
    See more Endoscopy experts
  • Gallbladder Disease
    Dr. Sheu is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
    See more Gallbladder Disease experts
  • Gallstones
    Dr. Sheu is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Gallstones.
    See more Gallstones experts
View All 15 Experienced Conditions
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile
  1. Homepage
  2. General Surgeons Jamaica Plain, MA
  3. Dr. Eric G. Sheu
For Patients
  • Our Story
  • How MediFind Works
  • Conditions A-Z
  • Doctor Directory
  • Symptoms Directory
  • Procedures Directory
  • Treatment Directory
  • Drug Directory
  • Infusion Center Finder
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
For Providers and Practices
  • Claim Your Profile
  • Newsroom
Business Solutions
  • Provider
  • Network Solutions
Additional Resources
  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertising Policy
  • Content Policy
Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

Close

    By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

    Bullet PinMediFind
    Follow us on
    This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
    © 2026 All Rights Reserved

    Request an Appointment

    If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

    MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

    Patient Details

    This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

      Close

      Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

      Insurance Details

      Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

      Insurance Provider *
      Insurance ProviderClose

      Appointments Details

      Let’s get more information about your appointment.

              0 / 1000
              0 / 1000
              By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.