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Dr. Mark D. Kligman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he serves as Vice Chair for Quality & Safety. He also directs the Center for Weight Management and Wellness and the minimally invasive surgery fellowship program. With over 15 years of experience as a bariatric surgeon, he has performed more than 3,000 laparoscopic weight loss operations, demonstrating a high success rate in clinical practice.
Education & Training
- Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1986)
- Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1992)
- Fellowship: University of Miami Hospital - Trauma Surgery (1994)
- Research Fellowship: University of Maryland (year unspecified)
Dr. Kligman’s research and clinical focus lies in Bariatric Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery, particularly gastric bypass procedures. His expertise also includes Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, which he developed during his training at the University of Miami. He has contributed extensively to the field through numerous presentations and articles on bariatric surgery, though specific publications are not listed here.
As a certified diplomate of the American Board of Surgery since 1993, Dr. Kligman maintains rigorous professional standards. He is affiliated with both the University of Maryland Medical Center and its Midtown Campus, as well as UM Faculty Physicians, Inc., indicating active clinical and academic engagement.
