Nathan G LaFayette, MD

4.953 ratings, 24 reviews

Bariatric SurgeryGeneral Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

Adult 18-64
Older Adult 65+

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital

About Nathan G LaFayette

About the Provider

Nathan LaFayette, MD, is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive general and bariatric/metabolic surgery. He was raised in Northville, MI and attended Eastern Michigan University for his undergraduate degree and Ross University school of Medicine for his medical degree where he graduated with high honors. Dr. LaFayette did his general surgical training at Waterbury Hospital, Connecticut and completed his MIS/Bariatric Surgical Fellowship at The Ohio State University in Columbus. He has done years of research preceding medical school at the University of Michigan Department of Surgery. Dr. LaFayette has been the recipient of multiple awards and has published in high impact journals. His clinical interests include the wide range of minimally invasive and robotic general and bariatric surgery. His major clinical interests are in bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy and Roux -en - Y gastric bypass), hernia repair and GI surgery. He has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals as well as chapters in a variety of surgical text books. He is a current member of the American College of Surgeons, SAGES, and ASMBS.

Locations

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital General and Bariatric Surgery - 18181 Oakwood
- 18181 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 311, Dearborn, MI 48124
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- phone: 313-982-5288
- fax: 313-996-7290
Corewell Health Weight Control Center - 6300 N Haggerty Rd
- 6300 North Haggerty Road, Suite 100, Canton, MI 48187
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- phone: 734-738-1900
- fax: 734-738-1905
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- Open Next 08:00 AM
Corewell Health Bariatrics - 6300 N Haggerty Rd
- 6300 North Haggerty Road, Suite 100, Canton, MI 48187
- Get Directions
- phone: 734-738-1900
- fax: 734-738-1905
- Closed
- Open Next 08:00 AM

Experience

Education

Residency: Waterbury Hospital, Surgery (General Surgery), 2016
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2011

Board Certifications

Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2016

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

53 ratings, 24 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/8/2026
Fantastic, caring, knowledgeable, unrushed
1 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/15/2026
Not a good listner, very dissmissive!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/15/2026
He is knowledgeable with plenty of experience.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/19/2025
He's a great surgeon who improved the quality of my life and also saved my life during emergency surgery.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 12/15/2025
He made sure I knew everything that was going to happen and explained everything
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/23/2025
It was professional and great service.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr Lafayette was extremely kind and took the extra time and precautions with my surgery and recovery
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Keep up the extremely good job!!!! Excellent work!!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/15/2025
he was very professional explained everything to us and answered any questions we had in a very positive way
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/13/2025
Great Dr couldn’t find anybody better than his manners and caring❤️
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Surgery scheduled in an appropriate amount of time
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr Nathan LaFayette is a great doctor he cares about his patients and there well being , he listens and answers the questions that are asked , I was truly blessed to have him as my Dr , he needs to recognized for the exceptional Dr he is ,an the life’s he changed for the better / healthier I like to say thank you very much Dr Nathan LaFayette
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 9/19/2025
I respect Dr. LaFayette’s judgment, knowledge and abilities and will certainly return if the need arises.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Lafayette is amazing, he cares, he listens, most important he doesn't make you feel like just a number. We need many more dr.'s like him.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 9/13/2025
First time meeting him.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 9/5/2025
he was able to take care of my condition in a very timely manner. I would definitely recommend them to a family and friends.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 8/22/2025
All I can say is I am extremely happy that I chose Dr. Lafayette.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/11/2025
The doctor is a person of high ethics and excellent professionalism. He welcomes patients with a smile and calmness, giving each patient enough time to listen and explain without rushing. I feel comfortable and confident during my visits because he truly cares about the patient’s comfort above all else. Thank you for his care and attention.”
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 7/7/2025
He was a good listener, answered all my questions and concerns, and worked well with my case.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/20/2025
He is a kind, caring doctor that put me at ease the first time I met him.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/30/2025
Friendly
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 5/21/2025
Very good caring person knows what he’s doing
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 1/17/2025
No issues after or before my procedure I'm good