Meet Dr. John Perrone

John Perrone, DO, is a bariatric and robotic surgeon at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. He completed his fellowship in bariatric and robotic surgery at St. Luke’s Healthcare Network in Lehigh Valley, PA, and received his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey. He is board certified by the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Perrone was born at Saint Peter’s and has a strong affinity for the hospital and the patients it serves. His holistic approach to bariatric surgery aligns with Saint Peter’s mission of ministering to the whole patient—body, mind and spirit.

One of the factors that influenced Dr. Perrone’s decision to specialize in bariatric medicine was the fact that it’s something that can make an immediate impact on a patient’s life, and at the same time offer the potential to increase their lifespan. His sensitivity to the topic was also impacted by family members who have struggled with weight issues and as a result, his approach combines the best in medical expertise with compassion and empathy for the struggles patients face every day.

Dr. Perrone performs all bariatric surgeries robotically via the da Vinci® Surgical System, a sophisticated robotic platform. First, he creates small incisions in the patient’s abdomen to introduce miniaturized instruments. Seated at the da Vinci console, Dr. Perrone views a magnified, high-resolution 3D image of the surgical site. The console then translates his hand movements into precise micro-movements of the miniature instruments. The system cannot be programmed, nor can it make movements on its own. All movements are performed by the experienced surgeon at the console. Robotic surgery requires smaller incisions and often results in a faster, less painful recovery.