Paul A Thodiyil - Surgery | Mount Sinai

About Me

Dr. Thodiyil is Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and offers a comprehensive range of services for weight loss surgery, including revision surgery.
After completing a General surgery residency at the Hammersmith Hospital, London, Dr. Thodiyil undertook a clinical fellowship in esophago-gastric surgery at USC+LAC Medical Center in Los Angeles. He then went on to receive training in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic, OH. He is experienced in the surgical treatment of disorders of the esophagus and stomach utilizing robotic surgery, including D2 gastrectomy for gastric cancer ('Japanese Approach"). Dr. Thodiyil is a certified proctor in robotic surgery on the Da Vinci platform. He prefers to use the robotic minimally invasive approach for most abdominal procedures including hernias. For patient educational content: www.Lamspc.com

Language

English, Russian, Spanish

Position

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Mount Sinai Morningside
Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Mount Sinai Queens
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai West

Clinical Focus

Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Wall Surgery
Achalasia
Acid Reflux / Heartburn
Antireflux Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Cholecystectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Dyspepsia

Education

MD, University of Ibadan College of Medicine

Residency, General Surgery

St. George's Healthcare NHS Trust

Residency, Gen Surgery

* New York Methodist Hospital *

Residency, Gen Surgery

Hammersmith Hosp, London

Internship

Adeoyo State Hospitals

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery

LAC/USC Medical Center

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Fellowship, Surgery (General Surgery)

New York Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn

Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Awards

2018

Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician Communication

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

2009

Most Outstanding Resident of the Year

New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

2007

Innovator Award

Cleveland Clinic Innovations

2003

“Outstanding Service” Award

Department of Surgery, LAC+USC Medical Center

Research

My main interests are in clinical outcomes in bariatric surgery; Weight and diabetes recidivism after bariatric surgery Venous thromboembolism after bariatric surgery

Locations

Mount Sinai Union Square

10 Union Square East, Suite 2L, New York, NY, 10003

212-844-6621

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Publications

Publications:22

Selected Publications

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Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments

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Care Provider’s Explanation

4.7 out of 5

Care Provider’s Concern

4.8 out of 5

Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider

4.6 out of 5

Industry Relationships

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Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Thodiyil during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.

Founder/Co-Founder/Partner

Laparoscopic and metabolic surgery, P.C.
Interphase Capital

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Paul A Thodiyil, MD

Surgery, Bariatric Surgery

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

Clinical Focus

Education

MD, University of Ibadan College of Medicine

Residency, General Surgery

Residency, Gen Surgery

Residency, Gen Surgery

Internship

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Fellowship, Surgery (General Surgery)

Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Awards

Research

Locations

Mount Sinai Union Square

Insurance Information

Publications

Selected Publications

Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments

Care Provider’s Explanation

Care Provider’s Concern

Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider

Industry Relationships

Paul A Thodiyil, MD

Surgery, Bariatric Surgery

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

About Me

Language

Position

Hospital Affiliations

Clinical Focus

Education

MD, University of Ibadan College of Medicine

Residency, General Surgery

Residency, Gen Surgery

Residency, Gen Surgery

Internship

Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

Fellowship, Surgery (General Surgery)

Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Awards

Research

Locations

Mount Sinai Union Square

Insurance Information

Publications

Selected Publications

Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments ?

Care Provider’s Explanation

Care Provider’s Concern

Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider

Industry Relationships

Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments