John Mecenas Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS
2 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
7 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 65
2 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
7 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
7 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 65
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About MeDr. Mecenas founded the Bariatric (Weight-loss) Surgery Program at Cayuga Medical Center in 2002 and introduced laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy to the area. He is the director of Bariatric Surgery at Cayuga Medical Center and leads a multidisciplinary team of health-care professionals specializing in the care of weight-loss surgery patients. Dr. Mecenas is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).
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Latest Reviews See all 44 reviewsBlueskies5934 on Aug. 10, 2020
He really expects you to realize that bariatric surgery is also about hard work and making serious lifestyle changes and it isn't the answer to all my problems. I sobered up after he told me this and admitted I didn't think seriously enough More...
Blackbird1987 on April 27, 2014Dr Mecenas saved my life. I am 2mo out of RNY Gastric Bypass surgery and Dr Mecenas is a phenomenal doctor. Throughout the entire process leading up to surgery Dr M was professional, kind and educating; he constantly tailored our sessions to me and my More...
ohwegoblues on July 7, 2009My first impression of Dr. Mecenas was that he was probably too young to practice medicine let alone allow him to operate on people's stomachs. He was very stoic, very reserved. He never smiled. He was, however, very intelligent and had a program that More...
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LocationIthaca, NY 14850
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