David Faugno-Fusci, MD

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A Specialist in Bariatric Surgery

Dave Faugno-Fusci, MD, is a general surgeon with fellowship training in bariatric and robotic surgery. He offers minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures for upper gastrointestinal conditions.

As a board-certified weight loss surgeon, Dr. Faugno-Fusci offers a comprehensive approach to managing obesity and weight loss. No referral is needed to schedule an appointment for a weight loss consultation.

Dr. Faugno-Fusci’s services include:

  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery
  • Sleeve gastrectomy surgery
  • Weight loss medication management

His dual approach to surgical intervention and medication management ensures that patients receive the most effective treatment tailored to their individual needs.

In addition to Dr. Faugno-Fauci’s services, the Sanford Bemidji weight loss team offers in-person or virtual support group options for those working with the weight loss program and post-operative weight loss surgery patients. Learn more about the support group. 

Speaks: English

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Types of Care

(218) 333-5283

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Minimally Invasive/Bariatric/Foregut Surgery: St. Luke's University Health Network, Allentown, PA
Residency:
General Surgery: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Medical School:
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada

Board Certifications:
American Board of Surgery

Experience & Research

Bariatric, Foregut, and Robotic surgery Fellowship at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Allentown, PA.

General Surgery Residency at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH.

Faugno-Fusci, Perrone, Michaud, Stoltzfus, Alvarado, El Chaar. Outcomes of Staple Line Reinforcement Following Robotic Assisted Sleeve Gastrectomy Based on MSAQIP Database. Obesity Surgery 33, 2662-2670 (2023)

Jackson, Faugno-Fusci, Wogsland, Marks. Barrett's Esophagus. Chapter III - Endoscopic Mucosal Resection. Benign Esophageal Disease: Modern Surgical Approaches and Techniques. Springer International Publishing (2021).

Idea of Care

I want my patients to feel welcome and able to ask questions when they come to see me. I do my best to explain the benefits and alternatives for every procedure in a way that is understandable for them. Obesity, like other chronic illnesses, is complex and requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach in order to achieve long term success.

Personal Interests

Dr. Dave Faugno-Fusci is originally from Connecticut and is an avid downhill skier.

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