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Brian Sung, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM

Board-Certified General Surgeon & Fellowship Trained Bariatric Surgeon
20+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Sung is a double board-certified bariatric and general surgeon with over 20 years of surgical experience and more than 3,000 procedures performed, recognized for exceptional outcomes and patient-centered care.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Sung completed his undergraduate education at the University of California at Berkeley. After receiving his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, he returned to his home state of California for his general surgery residency training at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California. During his residency, Dr. Sung was awarded a research fellowship in colorectal surgery in addition to the Resident Teaching Award in 2008. Dr. Sung furthered his training at Stanford University, completing his fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery in addition to being appointed Clinical Instructor. His training in bariatric surgery included the gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, single anastomosis duodenal switch, revisional bariatric surgery and therapeutic endoscopy including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and intragastric balloons.

One of the reasons Dr. Sung chose bariatric surgery as his vocation is because it is at the forefront of innovation and technology for the improvement of patient care. While at Stanford, Dr. Sung played an integral role in the initial experience of the Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). And due to his outstanding surgical outcomes and exceptional leadership, he was the first to perform outpatient sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass at Swedish Medical Center. As part of his minimally invasive training, Dr. Sung is well versed in both general and bariatric surgery applications of robotic, single incision, and endoluminal surgery. Dr. Sung is a fierce advocate for his patients and for the field of bariatric surgery. As such, he has held leadership roles in national committees and has played a key role in policy making and legislation while serving as the Access to Care Representative for the State of Washington. Dr. Sung has also been a keynote speaker at both national and international academic meetings. In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Sung is an avid outdoorsman and enthusiast of the performing and culinary arts.

Board Certification

Awards

  • Seattle Met – TOP Doctors 2022-2022

Education & Training

Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine, California

General Surgery Residency

University of Southern California School of Medicine, California

General Surgery Internship

University of Southern California School of Medicine, California

Medical Degree

Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts

Professional Associations

  • American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

Areas of Expertise

Non-Surgical Weight Loss Programs

  • Medical Nutrition
  • GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures

  • Gastric Balloon
  • Transoral Outlet Reduction
  • Endoscopic Revision

General Surgery

  • Gallbladder
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hernia Repair
  • Lipoma Removal

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy

Online Resources

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