Zachary Ballinger

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, UMass Memorial Health Care

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Zachary Ballinger is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work centers on health equity, adolescent metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), and the adoption of robotic-assisted surgical technologies. His most-cited study, “Racial Disparities in Paediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: An MBSAQIP Analysis” (2025, 5 citations), identifies persistent inequities in access and outcomes for minority adolescents undergoing MBS, examining the impact of recent policy changes. Ballinger also co-authored “Trends (2017-2022) in adolescent metabolic and bariatric surgery” (2024, 4 citations), which charts the evolving landscape of pediatric weight-loss procedures. In thoracic surgery, his work “National adoption of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for oncologic lung resections” (2025, 4 citations) documents the rapid integration of robotics into cancer care. Additionally, his survey study “Robotic Surgery Training During General Surgery Residency” (2025) highlights gaps in surgical education. With a growing citation footprint, Ballinger’s research bridges clinical outcomes, health disparities, and surgical innovation, offering critical insights for improving equitable access and training in modern surgery.