 Hello, my name is Dr. James Pilkington and I'm a general surgeon with Great Lakes Surgical Associates. I have been practicing in the Minn-Michigan area for the past 15 years and live in the area with my wife and three sons. I am a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As a general surgeon, I perform a wide variety of surgery cases, including laparoscopic, such as bowel, hernia, and stomach surgeries, as well as thyroid, breast, and endoscopies. I also perform bariatric surgery and have done so for the past 15 years. Since my background is in nutrition, my goal in working with bariatric patients is to help them understand daily energy requirements, healthy food choices, and triggers for eating. This can help ensure long-term success after weight loss surgery. I enjoy performing surgery and interacting with patients. For every surgery, my goal is to always provide excellent care to each and every patient and do the best I can to help them regain their health.