4.2
33 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Marina Kurian: Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Marina Kurian is a nationally recognized bariatric surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures for obesity and diabetes-related weight management. Her care is designed to support patients seeking diabetes weight loss management programs that can help promote significant, sustainable weight loss and improve metabolic health. For many patients with type 2 diabetes, this may also contribute to better blood sugar control and a reduced need for diabetes medications. She offers a comprehensive range of surgical options—including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding, and revisional procedures—and personalizes each treatment plan based on the patient’s medical history, weight loss goals, and diabetes needs.
Diabetes Weight Loss Management Programs
Dr. Kurian’s diabetes weight loss management programs are built to provide structured, individualized support for patients …living with obesity and type 2 diabetes. These programs may include:
- A thorough medical and surgical evaluation
- Personalized weight loss planning
- Procedure selection based on diabetes and metabolic goals
- Education on nutrition, lifestyle changes, and long-term success
- Ongoing follow-up to support weight loss, recovery, and diabetes management
Her approach is focused on helping patients achieve durable results while addressing the complex relationship between excess weight and diabetes.
Clinical Expertise and Research
A dedicated clinician-scientist and educator, Dr. Kurian has conducted research on adjustable banding and vagus nerve stimulation for obesity, publishes extensively on minimally invasive surgery, and trains surgeons across the country. She is a frequent presenter at international meetings, appears on television, hosts a SiriusXM program, and is the author of Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies.
Education and Professional Leadership
Dr. Kurian’s clinical expertise is supported by extensive training. She completed a Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center after graduating from the six-year combined undergraduate and medical program at Albany Medical College and serving as Chief Resident. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, has held leadership roles in the specialty—including serving as president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery—and is an active member of SAGES and the Association of Women Surgeons.
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Office Locations
Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS has 4 locationsNew York Minimally Invasive Surgery (NYMIS)
1060 5th Ave # 1bNew York, NY 10128Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS
3016 30th Dr Fl 3Astoria, NY 11102Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS
4143 Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10312Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS
1000 Northern Blvd #230Great Neck, NY 11021Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- 10 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Laparoscopic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS
Medical Specialties
Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS holds an active medical license in the states of New York and Connecticut.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Connecticut that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Laparoscopic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Residency
Completed their residency at Albany Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Albany Medical Center in 1988.
NPI Number
Marina S Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS's NPI number is 1598824971.
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- Which hospitals is Marina Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS affiliated with?
- Marina Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health and Lenox Hill Hospital.
- Where is Marina Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS's office located?
- Marina Kurian, FACS,FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS's office is located at 1060 5th Ave # 1b, New York, NY, 10128.
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