John Zografakis

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 with 70 ratings

John Zografakis Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

8 yr Experience

11 yr in Bariatrics

11 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

11 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

80% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 16

Max Age of Patient is 75


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  • About Me
    Dr. John Zografakis, Bariatric Surgeon John G. Zografakis, MD, FACS, FASMBS is the Director of the Summa Health Bariatric Care Center, the Summa Health Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Services, and the Summa Health Minimally Invasive Fellowship program. He earned his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the Summa Health System. He is fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgery procedures from the NorthShore Evanston Hospital. Dr. Zografakis is a board-certified surgeon that specializes in minimally invasive bariatric and general surgery at the Summa Health System Akron Campus which is an accredited comprehensive center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). He is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM). He is a member of American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and a designated ASMBS Center of Excellence surgeon. Bariatric Surgery in Northeast Ohio with Dr. Zografakis I think it’s very important to understand as much about the patient as I can. I believe that what makes this a good experience is to understand everything about the patient and their family and to understand really how everything is impacting their life. Being able to understand that from my side allows me to take care of the patient in a much better way. -Dr. John Zografakis Dr. Zografakis is devoted to helping people transform their lives and health with bariatric surgery. He is known by his patients as a compassionate surgeon with a caring bedside manner. Dr. Zografakis brings his surgical skills and expertise to the bariatric surgeries he performs which are the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Adjustable Gastric Band, and weight loss surgery revisions. Weight Loss Surgery in Akron, Ohio with Dr. Zografakis Located in the Great Lakes Region, the Summa Health Weight Management Institute in Akron, Ohio is ready to help you on your weight loss journey. If you're ready to take the first step in reclaiming your life and would like more details on weight loss surgery with Dr. Zografakis, we invite you to schedule a telephone appointment with us to learn more about our program. Your next step will be to watch our online seminar. Viewing the online seminar is a required step before scheduling your one-on-one evaluation with the surgeon. At the end of the seminar video, there will be a link to a form, where you can submit your information to schedule the in-person appointment.
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  • Latest Reviews See all 70 reviews
    avatar KellyB63 on Jan. 14, 2016

    I have just started on this journey, but I truly cannot say enough good things about Dr Z and his staff at Summa. Dr Z is is positive, upbeat, encouraging, and supportive. I met with Dr Wells for the first time today, and boy I More...

    avatar Packers64 on March 28, 2014

    Dr. Zografakis did Rouen-Y surgery on my 5/21/12. Everything went extremely well. I was home after on 2 days in the hospital. His office staff has been fantastic and to date I have lost 216 lbs with no problems whatsoever. The doctor is More...

    avatar karismommy231 on Nov. 8, 2012

    Dr Z is amazing!!!!!!!!!! He is energetic, has a good sense of humor but will be serious and professional when necessary. I just had VSG (Sleeve) surgery on Monday (11/5/12) and it went very well. I went in for the Lap Band but More...

  • Location
    Akron, OH 44304
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