Overview
Dr. Mark Kligman, an expert in minimally invasive gastric bypass surgery, is the director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness and director of the minimally invasive surgery fellowship program at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He has been a bariatric surgeon for more than 15 years and has performed over 3,000 laparoscopic weight loss operations with an outstanding success rate. A trained trauma surgeon, Dr. Kligman developed an interest in bariatric surgery while at the Medical College of Ohio, where he served as medical director of the surgical intensive care unit. Eventually, he decided to devote the majority of his practice to weight loss surgery. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University. In addition to a residency and research fellowship at the University of Maryland, he completed fellowships in trauma surgery and surgical critical care at the University of Miami. He has written many articles and given numerous presentations on bariatric surgery.
Dr. Kligman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
Dr. Kligman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 1993. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kligman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
419 West Redwood Street, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21201
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark D. Kligman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark D. Kligman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark D. Kligman by calling their office at 410-328-8940. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark D. Kligman a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark D. Kligman is classified as an Distinguished 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. Mark D. Kligman specialize in?
While Dr. Mark D. Kligman is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Obesity, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Mark D. Kligman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark D. Kligman has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Mark D. Kligman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark D. Kligman accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark D. Kligman accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-328-8940 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Kligman isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Kligman isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Kligman isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kligman isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Kligman isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Kligman isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- HypertensionDr. Kligman isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- VagotomyDr. Kligman isExperienced. Learn about Vagotomy.