Dr. Geoffrey Nadzam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Geoffrey Nadzam is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine specializing in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey and underwent residency in General Surgery, followed by a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center. With a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Cornell University, Dr. Nadzam has taken on leadership roles, including Chief of Surgery at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Director of Bariatric Surgery. His clinical focus includes performing laparoscopic bariatric robotic procedures, guiding patients with severe obesity towards effective long-term weight loss solutions. Dr. Nadzam is passionate about improving the quality of life for individuals, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in treating obesity-related conditions. His work has garnered recognition, including multiple awards as a Top Doc from Connecticut Magazine. He collaborates frequently with co-authors in research and has produced several notable publications in the field of surgical weight management.

Research Interests

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.