Edward E. Mason, MD, PhD, is considered the father of bariatric surgery. Hear his story and take a look back at the early years of bariatric surgery.

Edward E. Mason, MD, PhD

Pioneer and Visionary in Bariatric Surgery

Major Accomplishments:

• Inventor of the Gastric Bypass
• Founder and first president of the ASBS (now ASMBS) from 1983-85
• Host of the first Bariatric Surgery Colloquium in 1979
• Initiated the International Bariatric Surgery Registry

Video – A tribute to Dr. Edward Mason

Our WLS "father" - the giver of new life!

Thank you

I had no idea who pioneered this life saving surgery. Thank you Dr. Mason. And thank you Alex. For giving us a chance to meet him.

I wonder how many of us would not be here with out his vision?

Nice!