PhilipACohenMDFACS, FASMBS

General Surgery • Worcester, MA

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Assistant Professor, Surgery, University Massachusetts Medical School

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Office
55 Lake Ave N H1-758
Department Of Surgery
Worcester, MA 01655
Phone+1 508-334-0545

Fax+1 774-443-7545
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Education & Training

Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2008
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery/UMMMC Bariatric Surgery Registry Start of enrollment: 2005 Apr 01
Completed

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Ligamentum teres cardiopexy for post vertical sleeve gastrectomy gastroesophageal reflux.
Emily E Mackey, Fiona J Dore, Allison S Crawford, Philip Cohen, Donald Czerniach, Richard Perugini, John J Kelly, Nicole B Cherng, Kelly, J.> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2023 Sep 1
17 citations
The presence of Helicobacter pylori is not associated with long-term anastomotic complications in gastric bypass patients
John J. Kelly, Richard A. Perugini, Qi L. Wang, Donald R. Czerniach, Julie M. Flahive, Philip A. Cohen> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2015 Jan 1
60 citations
Increased risk of mucinous neoplasm of the appendix in adults undergoing interval appendectomy.
Matthew J. Furman, Mitchell A. Cahan, Philip A. Cohen, Laura A. Lambert> ;JAMA Surgery. 2013 Aug 1
49 citations
Intraperitoneal administration of methylene blue attenuates oxidative stress, increases peritoneal fibrinolysis, and inhibits intraabdominal adhesion formation
Stanley Heydrick, Karen L. Reed, Philip A. Cohen, Cary B. Aarons, Adam C. Gower, James M. Becker, Arthur F. Stucchi> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2007 Dec 1
14 citations
A neurokinin‐1 receptor antagonist that reduces intraabdominal adhesion formation increases peritoneal matrix metalloproteinase activity
Philip A. Cohen, Adam C. Gower, Arthur F. Stucchi, Susan E. Leeman, James M. Becker, Karen L. Reed> ;Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2007 Nov 1
23 citations
The effectiveness of a single intraperitoneal infusion of a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist in reducing postoperative adhesion formation is time dependent
Philip A. Cohen, Cary B. Aarons, Adam C. Gower, Arthur F. Stucchi, Susan E. Leeman, James M. Becker, Karen L. Reed> ;Surgery. 2007 Mar 1
115 citations
Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) decrease postoperative adhesions by increasing peritoneal fibrinolytic activity.
Cary B. Aarons, Philip A. Cohen, Adam C. Gower, Karen L. Reed, Susan E. Leeman, Arthur F. Stucchi, James M. Becker> ;Annals of Surgery. 2007 Feb 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member

Hospital Affiliations

Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial-Marlborough HospitalMarlborough, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical CenterWorcester, Massachusetts