Edward Yatco MD Bariatric/ Weight Loss Surgery

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Edward Yatco MD Bariatric/ Weight Loss Surgery

Specializing in minimally invasive weight loss surgery He has performed laparoscopic obesity surgery since 2002.

Performs Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding ( Realize Band, Lap-Band), Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and Gastric Bypass Revisions. Dr. Edward Yatco is a board certified surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery and minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Prior to being recruited to Valley Hospital, he served as the Assistant Director of Bariatric Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City for 14 years. Dr. Yatco began his surgical career as a principal bariatric surgeon at The Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York and performed over twelve hundred laparoscopic bariatric procedures including laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses, laparoscopic insertions of adjustable gastric bands, bilio-pancreatic diversions, and sleeve gastrectomies. He served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at The New York Medical College and was involved in the training of residents in general surgery and instructed surgical fellows on how to perform bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at The Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery. He has published numerous articles and has spoken at national conferences on the subjects of laparoscopic surgery and obesity surgery. Dr. Yatco graduated from Colgate University with a degree in molecular biology and has several publications in biomedical science from research performed at The Rockefeller University and The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He received his medical degree with a Distinction in Research from The State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. After his general surgery residency at St Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in New York City, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at The Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Yatco was named in the 2004-2005 edition of Strathmore’s Who’s Who. He was named as one of America's Top Surgeons (2010). He is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery.

07/07/2025

Valley Lifestart Center for Weight and Wellness in Paramus, NJ offers a comprehensive weight loss program that includes bariatric surgery, medical weight loss, dietary guidance, exercise instruction and mental health support. We provide our patients with all of the necessary tools for them to achieve their weight loss goals and lead a healthier more active lifestyle.
Contact us at 201-251-3480 or check out our website: https://www.valleyhealth.com/locations/valley-lifestart-center-weight-and-wellness

An individual today looking to lose weight has many options open to them. While choice is good, it can lead to uncertainty and indecision. Valley LifeStart: ...

01/25/2023

Free Informational Seminar on Bariatric Surgery
February 8, 2023 6-7 PM
Dorothy B. Kraft Center
15 Essex Rd Paramus, NJ 07562
Register at ValleyHealth.com/Events or 201-251-3480

Specializing in minimally invasive weight loss surgery

01/20/2023

Free Informational Seminar on Bariatric Surgery
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Free informational Seminar on Bariatric Surgery (in person) February 8, 2023 6-7 PM Dorothy B. Kraft Center 15 Essex Road Paramus, NJ Register at:…

10/19/2022

Valley is pleased to welcome Edward Yatco, MD, FACS, Medical Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Valley Medical Group, and Subspecialty…

08/31/2022

After 14 years at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC, I am bringing my expertise in weight loss surgery to New Jersey. I am now the Medical Director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. I’m very excited about joining this incredible health system that is dedicated to delivering superior patient care and advancing medical technology.

Valley Health System is a regional healthcare system that serves residents in northern New Jersey and southern New York.

08/24/2022

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04/20/2022

Great things happening at Valley Hospital!

Becker's Hospital Review has compiled a list of the best hospitals for patient experience in each state using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores from CMS. We are pleased to announce The Valley Hospital was recognized within the state of New Jersey. To review the full list, please visit http://ow.ly/3Yiu50IKe0Y.

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VMG Bariatric Surgery Ridgewood, 947 Linwood Avenue Suite 2W
New York, NY
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