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Conditions I specialize in
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
George Kerlakian MD is a physician and surgeon at Group Health. His expertise in the field of bariatric surgery earned him the additional role of medical director for TriHealth Weight Management.
Dr. Kerlakian has experience in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as well as laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, performing more than 1,500 bariatric procedures to date. Under Dr. Kerlakian's direction, TriHealth Weight Management has earned accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
In addition to his expertise in bariatric surgery, Dr. Kerlakian specializes in general surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He also is a member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. At Good Samaritan, Dr. Kerlakian serves as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Co-Chair of TriHealth Surgical Institute.
Dr. Kerlakian earned his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, and completed his residency in general surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Bariatric Surgery - Anderson
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Bariatric Surgery - Good Samaritan Campus
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Bariatric Surgery - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
  • Education

    • Saint Joseph University Lebanon | Degree, 1981
      Medical Doctor

    Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery | Other, 1987

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    4.8 / 5 (262 ratings, 10 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      I did not feel the need to see Dr Kerlakian ...just his dietician.
      Reviewed April 02, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Happy Retirement!
      Reviewed March 27, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Communications about procedure were good.
      Reviewed March 26, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Able!!Great kind care!They all made me very comfortable
      Reviewed November 29, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Dr Kerlakian and his staff were excellent.
      Reviewed November 27, 2024
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