Donald Colacchio Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Donald Colacchio, Bariatric Surgeon Donald Colacchio, MD, FACS is a board-certified surgeon, specializing in bariatric surgery at the Southcoast Health Weight Loss Center located in Wareham and Fall River Massachusetts, and has been on staff at Tobey Hospital since 2009. He is a valued fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) since 1988. In addition, Dr. Colacchio holds the prestigious title as an Emeritus Professor of Surgery from Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and his medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, an Ivy League research University in New Hampshire. As Chief Resident, he went on to complete his General Surgery residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital. Dr. Colacchio also completed a fellowship in Surgical Research at Roswell Park Memorial Institute of Buffalo, one of the largest research and educational facilities in the world. Prior to his role at Southcoast Health Weight Loss Center, Dr. Colacchio served as a staff surgeon at Parkland Medical Center in New Hampshire. Dr. Colacchio is also a veteran of the US Army where he honorably served as a staff surgeon in military hospitals throughout the country. With a passion for research, Dr. Colacchio has authored numerous articles, abstracts, and presentations. Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Colacchio I would rate Dr. Colacchio as a 5 out 5 stars. Dr. Colacchio is called a "surgeon's surgeon" in my area. Solid reputation, that is well-deserved. I would send my family to him if they needed a surgeon. I highly recommend Dr. Colacchio. -RI_Lady, RNY Gastric Bypass Post-Op Dr. Colacchio is highly-regarded for his expertise and extensive training in performing laparoscopic surgical procedures. As a compassionate and caring surgeon, Dr. Colacchio is dedicated to bariatric surgery excellence and the long-term success of his patients. With the very latest technology and techniques in laparoscopic weight loss procedures, he performs the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, and bariatric revision options. Bariatric Surgery in Massachusetts with Dr. Colacchio If you’re considering bariatric surgery with Dr. Colacchio and the Southcoast Health Weight Loss Center team, we invite you to attend a free educational seminar. Educational seminars are required and an important first step in exploring your options. At the seminar, you will learn about our program, bariatric surgery options, risks & benefits of surgery, and eligibility requirements. Each month, we hold the seminars at four convenient locations across Massachusetts: Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, and St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. To ask us a question or register for a free bariatric surgery seminar call us. You can also request more information here! For information on insurance, Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Patient Registration Department, or your own health plan with any questions regarding coverage.