Dr. Andrew Duffy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew J. Duffy, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a board-certified General Surgeon fellowship-trained in minimal access surgery. He serves as the Associate Surgical Chief of the Digestive Health Service line and the Medical Director of the Hernia Center at Yale-New Haven Health System. Dr. Duffy specializes in offering minimally invasive surgery for various gastrointestinal and abdominal issues, including hernias, achalasia, and obesity-related surgeries. He has developed advanced simulation programs to enhance surgical training for Yale surgical residents and fellows, currently acting as the interim Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. With extensive experience in complex laparoscopic procedures, Dr. Duffy focuses on improving patient outcomes through effective surgical techniques and reducing postoperative discomfort. His commitment to patient care extends to handling acute and chronic conditions related to hiatal hernias and other abdominal surgeries, seeking to provide the best possible surgical outcomes for his patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Faculty member in the Department of Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.