Alex Johnson Addo, MD MPH is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship trained in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Dr. Addo graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston MA after earning a degree in public health from the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. He completed his residency in general surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

While in residency, Dr. Addo completed a research fellowship at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD focusing on patient-driven-outcomes of minimally invasive benign foregut and complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. Dr. Addo has published his research in peer-reviewed journals and presented at both national and international professional conferences and continues to be actively engaged in hernia related research.

After graduating from general surgery residency, Dr. Addo underwent fellowship training in minimally invasive foregut and complex abdominal wall surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD.

He is also an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

Dr. Addo employs tailored advanced minimally invasive techniques in repairing inguinal, ventral, incisional and complex abdominal wall hernias. He relies on his varied academic background and extensive work in hernia-related research to employ a holistic, compassionate, patient-centric approach aimed at improving surgical outcomes. Dr. Addo is passionate about delivering exceptional care and is committed to ensuring his patients feel heard, that their concerns are valid, and that they are being supported before, during and after surgery.