Dr. Saber Ghiassi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Saber Ghiassi, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Surgery specializing in minimally invasive, robotic, and bariatric surgery. He has extensive experience in treating obesity and metabolic syndrome and serves as the Site Director for Bariatric Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital. After completing his general surgery training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Dr. Ghiassi served as the administrative chief resident and received the prestigious Alfred H. Aufses, Sr. Award in Surgery. He completed his fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he researched bariatric surgery's implications on reducing the lifelong costs associated with diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Ghiassi's clinical practice includes a range of laparoscopic procedures aimed at enhancing patient recovery and surgical outcomes. His scholarly interests focus on the effects of bariatric procedures like the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on obesity and related health issues, allowing patients to return to their normal lives more quickly through advanced surgical techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Associate professor specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery.

Site Director of Bariatric Surgery

— Present

Bridgeport Hospital • Bridgeport, CT

Oversees bariatric surgery program and patient care.

Awards

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Faculty Teaching Award

2020-06-19
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Edward H. Storer Award

2019-06-28
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Yale School of Medicine Award

2017-06-16
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Arthur H. Aufses, Sr. Award in Surgery

2009-05-27

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.