About Me
Trust means everything in a patient–doctor relationship, and for me, it’s paramount. The opportunity to enhance a patient’s health was my initial motivation to pursue a career in medicine. The reason I chose bariatric surgery is because it is among the most effective interventions in achieving positive outcomes and enhancing overall wellbeing.
As a surgeon and the head of Division of Bariatric Surgery, I’m deeply thankful for the chance to save lives, restore health, and enhance the wellbeing of individuals under my care.
In today’s dynamic landscape, conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease have become increasingly prevalent, often intertwined with obesity. Addressing this challenge head-on, I prioritize assisting patients in managing their weight. While diet and exercise play vital roles, they frequently fall short as sustainable solutions for shedding excess pounds.
I perform bariatric surgery to help obese patients in achieving long-term weight loss success. This surgical approach enhances dietary and exercise regimens, regulating appetite and promoting feelings of fullness. With a focus on individualized care, my multidisciplinary team and I offer a range of procedures tailored to each patient’s unique needs, including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Lap-Band surgery, duodenal switch, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB).
Recognizing obesity as a complex chronic condition with the potential for recurrence, even post-surgery, my team at NYU Langone employs a comprehensive, multimodal approach to care. We remain committed to patients who require ongoing support, extending our services to those who may need assistance beyond their initial surgical intervention. Our philosophy revolves around delivering exceptional care and serving as beacons of hope for our patients.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- hernia
- metabolism
- obesity
- weight loss
Treatments
- abdomen surgery
- bloodless surgery
- fundoplication
- gallbladder surgery
- gastric banding
- gastrointestinal surgery
- laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- minimally invasive surgery
- robotic assisted surgery
- stomach bypass
- stomach surgery
- weight control
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease , Hernia , ObesityCredentials
Positions
- Professor, Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Division Chief, Bariatric Surgery
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery - General Surgery, 2000
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Mount Sinai Hospital, Laparoscopic Surgery, 2000
- Residency, New York University Medical Center, General Surgery, 1999
- MD from Tufts University, 1993
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Aetna
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Humana
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Local 1199
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Magnacare
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Medicaid of New York
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Metroplus
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NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
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POMCO Insurance Company
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Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
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530 First Avenue, Suite 10S, New York, NY 10016
NYU Bariatrics Surgical Associates
7 Petrus Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Research My Research
Interests
obesity surgery, laparoscopic surgery
Research Interests Timeline
Clinical Trials and Research Studies
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SWIFT TRIAL: SURGICAL WEIGHT-LOSS TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL STATUS TRAJECTORIES FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
Publications
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Lofton, Holly F; Maranga, Gabrielle; Hold, Robert; Fielding, George; Youn, Heekoung; Gujral, Akash; Heffron, Sean; Fielding, Christine
Surgery for obesity & related diseases. 2024 Sep 10;
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Vanegas, Sally M; Curado, Silvia; Gujral, Akash; Valverde, Gabriela; Parraga, Susan; Aleman, Jose O; Reid, Migdalia; Elbel, Brian; Schmidt, Ann Marie; Heffron, Sean P; Segal, Eran; Li, Huilin; Abrams, Courtney; Sevick, Mary A; Popp, Collin; Armijos, Evelyn; Merriwether, Ericka N; Ivezaj, Valentina; Ren-Fielding, Christine; Parikh, Manish; Jay, Melanie
BMJ open. 2024 Aug 24; 14(8):e081201
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Orandi, Babak J; Li, Yiting; Seckin, Timur; Bae, Sunjae; Lonze, Bonnie E; Ren-Fielding, Christine J; Lofton, Holly; Gujral, Akash; Segev, Dorry L; McAdams-DeMarco, Mara
Clinical transplantation. 2024 Aug ; 38(8):e15414