Alain Elias Abdo, MD| Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition, Bariatric Surgery | MedStar Health
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Alain Elias Abdo

Alain Elias Abdo, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (815 reviews)

Specialties: Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Languages: Arabic, French, Spanish, English

About me

Alain Abdo, MD, bariatric surgeon, has extensive training in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, and is a certified user of da Vinci® technology. 

Dr. Abdo earned his medical degree at Lebanese University and then relocated to the Baltimore area, where he pursued training and a bariatric/minimally invasive fellowship program at Saint Agnes Hospital. During that time, he pursued clinical rotations at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and MedStar Franklin Square, building his knowledge and expertise in the areas of general surgery, pediatrics, trauma, transplant surgery and burn care. Additionally, Dr. Abdo has demonstrated a solid commitment to his field through conducting, publishing and presenting medical research. 

Dr. Abdo is a member of the American College of Surgeons. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Gastric Plication
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery
  • Robotic Colpopexy
  • Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Artificial Openings Complications
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Body Region Injury
  • Chronic Appendicitis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Digestive System Complications
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Appendix
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Gastrojejunal Ulcer
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Myocarditis
  • Obesity
  • Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
  • Peritoneum Disorders
  • Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
  • Pilar Cysts
  • Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Weight Loss Surgery Complications
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abdominal Wall Supplement
  • Da Vinci Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
  • Da Vinci Gastrectomy
  • Da Vinci Surgery
  • Excision Of Stomach
  • Flap Surgery
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Gallbladder Resection
  • Ganglion Cyst Excision
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Artery Restriction
  • Gastric Plication
  • Gastric Restrictive Procedure Revision
  • Gastric Sleeve With Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Gastric Switch
  • Gastrointestinal Irrigation
  • Gastrorrhaphy
  • Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastrostomy
  • Gynecologic Laparotomy
  • Heller Myotomy
  • Hemothorax Evacuation
  • Hernia Repair
  • Iliopopliteal Bypass
  • Incision And Drainage Of Bartholin's Gland Abscess
  • Intragastric Balloon
  • Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
  • Jejunum Transplant
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
  • Laparoscopic Duodenoileostomy
  • Laparoscopic Excision Of Stomach
  • Laparoscopic Gastric Partitioning
  • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
  • Laparoscopic Omentum Release
  • Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Colectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery
  • Muscle Flap
  • Neck Rhytidectomy
  • Omentum Release
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
  • Peritoneal Release
  • Reflux Surgery
  • Release Left Lobe Liver
  • Repair Diaphragm
  • Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
  • Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
  • Revision Synthetic Substitute
  • Robotic Cholecystectomy
  • Robotic Colectomy
  • Robotic Colpopexy
  • Robotic Esophagectomy
  • Robotic Gastric Surgery
  • Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Robotic Trunk Procedure
  • Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Surgery
  • Roux-En-Y Bypass
  • Sigmoid Colon Resection
  • Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
  • Small Intestine Repair
  • Splenectomy
  • Stomach Drainage
  • Stomach Supplement
  • Surgical Weight Loss
  • Tocolysis
  • Urinary Diversion
  • Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
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Practice locations

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9105 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 305-307
Baltimore, MD, 21237

443-777-1158
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miles away

Fax 855-304-5289

Insurance

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  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowship: St. Agnes Healthcare-GME (2016)

Residency: St. Agnes Healthcare-GME (2015)

Medical School: Lebanese University (2008)

Awards

  • Baltimore magazine, Top Doctor, 2023-2026

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Aug 10, 2026

    This is the best experience I've ever had with a doctor. He listened with a great deal of compassion, curiosity, and open-mindedness.

  • Aug 6, 2026

    I was well informed of my condition

  • Aug 3, 2026

    Excellent, took the time to explain my condition in detail. And answered all my questions in detail.