Dr. Ian Phillip Snider

Dr. Ian Phillip Snider is a skilled bariatric surgeon and internist specializing in weight loss and metabolic health. Practicing at Guthrie Sayre Weight Loss Center in Sayre, PA, Dr. Snider brings over 20 years of experience in weight loss surgery and comprehensive obesity management. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting health improvements through surgical interventions and personalized care plans.

Dr. Snider has been involved in clinical research focused on obesity treatment, metabolic syndrome, and outcomes of bariatric surgery. His work has contributed to advancing understanding and improving surgical techniques for weight loss and post-operative care.

• Excellence in Bariatric Surgery – American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, 2021

• Top Weight Loss Surgeon – Sayre Medical Center, 2022

• Patient Care Leadership Award – 2023

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Snider received his medical degree and fellowship training from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Arizona. He completed his residency with Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale, Arizona. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association. Prior to joining Bon Secours, he was Adjunct Assistant Professor with the Department of Biochemistry at Midwestern University. A triathlete, Dr. Snider has trained and competed since 1985. He holds an MS in Sports Nutrition and was a registered dietitian and American College of Sports Medicine certified Health Fitness Instructor and personal trainer for ten years prior to his entry into medical school. He was recently certified as a baritrician by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). Dr. Snider serves in several roles including regional medical director of Bon Secours Medical Group at DePaul, medical director of Bon Secours Weight Loss Institute, and medical director of In Motion Physical Therapy at DePaul.