Dr. Filippo Filicori, MD

Dr. Filippo Filicori, MD – Surgeon

Dr. Filippo Filicori is a board-certified minimally invasive surgeon specializing in robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures for obesity and upper gastrointestinal disorders. He offers advanced surgical solutions with a focus on faster recovery and tailored treatment for each patient.

Specialties & Procedures:

• Bariatric & weight loss surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, intragastric balloon, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, revisional surgery)
• Treatment of reflux (GERD), stomach cancer, achalasia, esophageal spastic disorders, and gastroparesis
• Minimally invasive procedures (robotic fundoplication, LINX device, TIF, POEM, pyloroplasty, gastric stimulator)
• Complex general surgery (hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, appendicitis, diverticulitis, small bowel obstruction, colon cancer surgery)

Education & Training:

• Doctor of Medicine – Università degli Studi di Bologna, Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia
• Internship & Residency – General Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center & Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Fellowship – Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Oregon Clinic

Board Certification:

• American Board of Surgery

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

Research & Publications:

• Author of 20+ peer-reviewed publications, 30 international presentations, and two book chapters
• Research focus: Robotic bariatric surgery, reflux disease, and gastroesophageal disorders

Languages Spoken:

• English
• Spanish
• Italian

Areas of Expertise:

• Upper GI endoscopy
• Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine

Patient Care Philosophy:

Dr. Filicori integrates the latest minimally invasive technologies to achieve the best outcomes, offering patients personalized, compassionate care with shorter recovery times and long-term health benefits.