Jonathan C. Gipson, MD, FACS

Education:

• BA in history, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn.
• MD degree, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, Minn.

Residency:

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, Minn.

Certification:

Board certified in general surgery, American Board of Surgery

Memberships:

• American College of Surgeons
• Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
• Surgical Association of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Minnesota Committee on Trauma
• Minnesota Metro Regional Trauma Advisory Committee

Leadership:

• President, Specialists in General Surgery
• Medical Director, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, North Memorial Medical Center
• Medical Director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, North Memorial Medical Center

Awards:

• Healthgrades Recognized Doctor
• Best Doctor, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2015
• Top Doctor, Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, 2018

Outside interests:

Dr. Gipson enjoys spending time with family, water sports, summer running, winter skiing, and reading.

Why did you choose to become a surgeon?

Surgeons have the ability to step in and intervene in a patient’s moment of greatest need and help to restore health.

What’s special about Specialists in General Surgery?

We allow our surgeons to focus on patient care in a supportive, friendly environment. At Specialists in General Surgery, I am supported by superb staff and surgeon partners.

Videos

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy information

Laparoscopic Roux En Y Gastric Bypass information

Overview of Bariatric Surgery by a Patient & Dr. Gipson