Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Donald T Hess, MD

Chief of Minimally Invasive and Weight Loss Surgery; Chief of General Surgery


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About

Dr. Hess is the Chief of Minimally Invasive and Weight Loss Surgery and Chief of General Surgery at Boston Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Hess completed general surgery residency and a fellowship in surgical oncology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and has been in practice for more than 25 years. His expertise includes laparoscopic bariatric surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional bariatric surgery. Dr. Hess is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and directs the Boston Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    Laparoscopic bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass); Minimally invasive surgery; Robotic surgery; Gastroesophageal reflux disease surgery; Single-site surgery; Complex hernia surgery; General surgery

  • Contact

    617.414.8052

  • Primary Location

    732 Harrison Avenue
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Associate Professor of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    General Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  • Fellowship

    Surgical Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  • Board Certifications

    Surgery, American Board of Surgery

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