Dr. Terence Clarke was born and raised in Queens, New York, the child of immigrant parents who instilled in him a strong work ethic from a young age. Driven by this upbringing, he developed a deep passion for medicine and surgery, particularly in the field of minimally invasive surgery and bariatrics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Clarke has been committed to keeping the Capital Region at the forefront of bariatric care. He has created and advanced a comprehensive, nationally accredited bariatric program in the community and has served on several committees with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He has even reviewed the accreditation process at other hospitals in the northeast for the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Clarke’s dedication to his profession and advocacy for patients has earned him many accolades, including being chosen to be the president of the New York chapter of the ASMBS. He has also advocated at the state and federal level for the inclusion of obesity-related treatments to be covered by insurance.

After completing his fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery and metabolic surgery in New York City, Dr. Clark and his family made the Capital Region their home in 2004. It is here that he has continued to build his career and family life. He and his wife have three children, two of whom were born in the Capital Region.

When he’s not working, Dr. Clarke enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports (both professional and his kids’ teams), and even trying his hand at ice fishing. Despite his confidence as a top-notch surgeon, Dr. Clarke admits that he has not liked a photo of himself this millennium.

Dr. Clarke remains committed to providing the community with the best possible medical care and is excited to join a like-minded group of doctors and team members at Capital Bariatrics to meet that challenge.