About Me

George Michel Eid, MD, nationally known for his work in pursuing new, minimally invasive technologies in the fight against obesity, has joined Allegheny Health Network as Division Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Division Chief of Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Eid, specializes in minimally invasive general surgical techniques and is renowned for introducing and evaluating new techniques and modalities for minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with particular expertise in bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and dedication to patient care.

Dr. Eid is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is experienced in the newer bariatric surgery technique of vertical sleeve gastrectomy, as well as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and laparascopic adjustable gastric banding

In addition to bariatric surgery, he also specializes in laparoscopic hernia repair including sports hernias, the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, including laparoscopic colon and gastric resection, adrenalectomy, pancreatectomy, splenectomy and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.

Dr. Eid received his medical training at the American University of Beirut and completed a general surgery internship and residency at the University of Iowa. He also completed a minimally invasive surgical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Eid has been appointed to numerous faculty positions at hospitals throughout the Pittsburgh area. He is on staff at Canonsburg and Saint Vincent hospitals and is accepting new patients 15 years and older.

Contact Information
Contact Information
  • Phone: (412) 544-9739 Call
Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • Canonsburg Hospital
  • Jefferson Hospital
  • Saint Vincent Hospital
  • West Penn Hospital
Skills
Specialties
  • Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
Clinical Focuses
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Bowel Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Disease
  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Surgery, General
  • Weight Loss Surgery
Education & Training
Education
  • American University of Beirut
    MD
Training
  • Fellowship
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Residency
    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery
Accepted Insurances
Allegheny Health Network