Matthew LeMaitre Bariatric Surgeon MD

Dr. Matthew LeMaitre, Bariatric Surgeon Matthew LeMaitre, MD is a board-certified general and bariatric sharing his surgical expertise at Steward Center for Weight Control at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center located in Brighton, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and completed a residency at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester. He went on to fellowship train in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. LeMaitre is board-certified by the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. In addition to performing bariatric surgery, Dr. LeMaitre is a bariatric community advocate and speaker. Bariatric Surgery in Massachusetts with Dr. LeMaitre One of the nice things about our patient population at the time that they present for surgery is that they've made an active choice to change their life to actually pursue a healthier lifestyle and so number one, I find that very courageous and I applaud them for it! But number two, it's an exciting area to be in as a physician because you get to help them through their whole weight loss journey. -Dr. Matthew LeMaitre As a truly compassionate surgeon, Dr. LeMaitre is affectionately known as 'the patient's surgeon'. At a national level, he is a true patient advocate and is involved in raising awareness about the disease and treatment of obesity through community efforts. He leads and participates in a 5k walk/run group, engages actively with local support groups, and travels across the country speaking. He actively engages in fundraisers and devotes time to non-profit organizations in the fight against the obesity epidemic. Dr. LeMaitre refers to obesity as "The One Disease", as he feels that it underlies most of the prominent health concerns facing Americans today. As a skilled bariatric surgeon, Dr. Matthew LeMaitre specializes in minimally invasive surgery and is known for his technical skills and vast experience in laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomies, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, and bariatric surgery revisions. He believes that one of the keys to long-term weight loss success is building a strong support system that includes personal support from family, friends and co-workers, as well as support from your weight loss peers within the bariatric community. Weight Loss Surgery in Massachusetts with Dr. LeMaitre If you have struggled with your weight and can’t seem to lose weight or keep it off, it may be time for you to consider weight loss surgery. Dr. LeMaitre and the Steward Center for Weight Control team look forward to guiding and supporting you throughout your weight loss journey. To learn more about your weight loss surgery options, you are invited to watch an online seminar at your convenience.