Our Surgeons
Dr. Arthur Glasgow began his practice as a General Surgeon at Norwood Hospital 35 years ago. He has been President of the Medical Staff and Chief of Surgery. He was instrumental in bringing advanced laparoscopic surgery to Norwood Hospital and was one of the first surgeons in the area to perform laparoscopic gallbladder, anti-reflux and hernia surgery. Dr. Glasgow lives in Newton with his wife and enjoys spending time with his eight grandchildren.
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BA
Brandeis University, 1961
M.D.
New York University, School of Medicine, 1965
Postgraduate Education
Surgical Intern and Resident
Strong Memorial Hospital
University of Rochester, 1965-1968
Surgical Resident
University Hospital
Boston University, School of Medicine 1968-1969
Surgical Chief Resident
University Hospital
Boston University, School of Medicine 1972-1973
Fellowship
N.I.G.M.S. Academic Trainee Surgery
Boston University, School of Medicine 1969-1972
Certification
American Board of Surgery
Professional Societies
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Boston Surgical Society
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Massachusetts Chapter American College of Surgeons
Massachusetts Medical Society
Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
Society of University Surgeons
Editorial Positions
Former Editor
Collected Letters in General Surgery
Hospital Appointments
Former Director
Boston University General Surgery Training Program
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Boston University School of Medicine
Attending Surgeon
Caritas Norwood Hospital
Former Chief
Department of Surgery Caritas Norwood Hospital
Former Secretary, Vice President & President
Medical Staff at Norwood Hospital
Dr. Adam Glasgow started at Norwood Hospital more than 20 years ago as an orderly in the operating room. He returned as a moonlighter during his General Surgery residency and joined the staff full-time after completing his residency in 1999. During his years at Norwood Hospital he has served in many capacities, including on the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee. He is currently the Director of the Weight Loss Surgery Program. Dr. Glasgow lives in Dedham with his wife and two sons. He enjoys fishing and spending time in Maine.
View Full BiographyEducation
BA
University of Rochester, 1988
M.D.
Boston University School of Medicine, 1993
Postgraduate Education
Residency, General Surgery
Boston Medical Center, 1993-1997
Chief Resident, General Surgery
Boston Medical Center, 1997-1998
Fellowship
Vascular Surgical Fellowship
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Boston, MA, 1998-1999
Certification
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Vascular Surgery
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1997
Lester Williams Medical Student Teaching Award, 1998
Professional Societies
American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Boston Surgical Society
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Hospital Appointments
At Caritas Norwood Hospital
Current
Member Credentials and Ethics Committee
Member Ethics Committee
Past
Member Continuing Medical Education Committee
Member Medical Executive Committee
Secretary Department of Surgery
