Stephanie Kerlakian, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. Her passion for anatomy and physiology took her to medical school, where she realized she loved being in the operating room. While fixing problems through surgery drew her to the field, it was the personal connections she made with her patients – from initial consultation to postoperative visits – that solidified her career choice.
As a general surgeon, Dr. Kerlakian diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, such as gallbladder disease, appendicitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and complex hernias. She also performs bariatric surgery, a subspecialty that treats the disease of obesity. Dr. Kerlakian loves seeing how surgery, combined with lifestyle changes, can positively impact a person’s life. She believes strongly in making her patients feel comfortable in her office, ensuring their needs and desires are heard. She encourages everyone to stay active, balanced, motivated, and connected with their bodies.
A Cincinnati native, Dr. Kerlakian is married and has two daughters. She enjoys being outside – hiking, cycling, walking her very energetic dog, and traveling to the mountains.
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