Jennifer Schwartz, MD Title: Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Surgery Education: SUNY Upstate Medical University Expertise: Surgery Board-certified in General Surgery with a subspecialty in Bariatric SurgeryAssistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Yale School of MedicineMember of the Society of the American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Experience Jennifer Schwartz, MD, is a practicing surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Schwartz is very active in the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)where she has contributed and participated in multiple presentations and national committees. She is also passionate about medical student and resident education. She has previously served as a faculty member at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for three years and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for two years. Education Dr. Schwartz received her doctoral degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. She completed her residency in general surgery and a minimally invasive and bariatric surgery fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.