Dr. William Chapman
Bariatric & General Surgeon
Dr. William Chapman
Bariatric & General Surgeon
A Surgeon of Distinction
Meet Dr. Chapman, a distinguished surgeon known for his proficiency in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. With a foundation in Biology from Dartmouth College and a medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School, his expertise is both broad and deep. Dr. Chapman’s journey in medicine was propelled by a health profession scholarship from the United States Army, leading him to complete his surgical training at the prestigious Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. His commitment to service continued as an attending surgeon at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Dr. Chapman’s passion for minimally invasive surgery inspired him to initiate the Minimally Invasive Bariatric Fellowship at the Brody School of Medicine, where he not only imparted his knowledge but also led the training program from 2008 to 2015. His efforts were instrumental in establishing the Vidant Minimally Invasive Center of Excellence, evolving into the Bariatric Center of Excellence. From 2005 to 2015, Dr. Chapman was at the helm of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery for Vidant, marking a decade of leadership and innovation.
His surgical repertoire includes a variety of procedures, from bariatric/metabolic surgeries like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy to revision bariatric surgery, gastroesophageal reflux surgery, and hiatal hernia repairs. Dr. Chapman also excels in routine and complex hernia surgery, colon and rectal surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, endocrine surgery, and procedures for spleen, adrenal, esophageal disorders, and gallbladder surgery. Dr. Chapman’s extensive experience and leadership in the field make him a trusted name in surgical care, dedicated to delivering excellence with every procedure.
Professional Organization
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Education and Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Biology, Dartmouth College
- Medical Degree: Dartmouth Medical School
- Surgical Training: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu
- Health Profession Scholarship: United States Army
- Attending Surgeon: Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina
