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Robin (Staerkel) Blackstone, MD, General Surgery, New York, NY

RobinPavlich(Staerkel)BlackstoneMDFACS(She/Her)

General Surgery New York, NY

Bariatric Surgery

CEO Blackstone Health

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  • Office

    15 E 26th St
    New York, NY 10010

Summary

  • Robin (Staerkel) Blackstone, MD, is a New York-based general surgeon with a subspecialty in bariatric surgery. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Colorado and graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988. She is also pursuing a Masters Certificate in Sustainability and Digital Technology from MIT. Her professional experience includes working with esophageal and gastric cancers, obesity and related disorders, oncology, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. She has published several significant research articles, notably in "Obesity Surgery" and "Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases." She has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Oxford, UK
    Oxford, UKArtificial Intelligence, Technology, 2024 - 2025
  • MIT
    MITMasters Certificate, Sustainability, Digital Technology, 2023 - 2024
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine
    American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery A Population Solution for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?  
    Blackstone RP, JAMA Surg

Press Mentions

  • In Memoriam, Dr. Harvey Sugerman
    In Memoriam, Dr. Harvey SugermanSeptember 1st, 2020
  • Banner Performs Bariatric Surgery on 13-Year-Old Girl
    Banner Performs Bariatric Surgery on 13-Year-Old GirlMarch 11th, 2020
  • Banner Health Eases Heart Transplant Process for Obese Patients
    Banner Health Eases Heart Transplant Process for Obese PatientsMay 25th, 2019
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