Muriel A. Cleary

UMass Memorial Health Care, UMass Memorial Medical Center

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Muriel A. Cleary is a leading voice in paediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), with a focused research agenda on health equity and surgical access for adolescents. Her work critically examines how race, socioeconomic status, and policy changes shape surgical outcomes and utilization. In her landmark 2025 MBSAQIP analysis, Cleary uncovered persistent racial disparities in paediatric MBS, demonstrating that Black and Hispanic adolescents are less likely to undergo surgery despite higher rates of severe obesity—a finding that has already garnered 5 citations and sparked urgent conversations about equitable care. Her 2024 study on national trends (2017–2022) further documented shifting patterns in adolescent bariatric procedures, providing essential data for surgeons and policymakers. With a career dedicated to translating epidemiological evidence into actionable clinical and policy reforms, Cleary’s work has become foundational for understanding and dismantling barriers to paediatric surgical care. Her research not only highlights disparities but also offers a roadmap for more inclusive, evidence-based treatment pathways for adolescents with severe obesity.