Kanika Trehan“Obesity is a complex disease that we are only beginning to understand scientifically. It is affected by our genes, hormones, attitude, and lifestyle and there are many treatment options out there,” says Kanika Trehan, MD, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic general and bariatric surgeon.

Specializing in robotic surgery and obesity medicine, Dr. Trehan has always been passionate about exercise and nutrition. As a vegetarian, she enjoys researching new healthy vegetarian options that are high in protein. She also likes finding new ways to be active.

This translates into her career passion: “As an obesity specialist, I love working one-on-one with my patients to find the best treatment plan for each individual.”

Fun facts about Kanika Trehan, MD

  • Favorite vacation spot? “Hawaii has been the most beautiful place I have visited so far.”
  • How she spends her free time: In addition to her passion for exercise and nutrition, Dr. Trehan loves spending as much time as possible with family and friends and finding opportunities to travel and see more of the world.
  • Favorite thing about working for THMA: “My favorite thing is the strong commitment to excellence in caring for our patients,” Dr. Trehan says. “The people I work alongside are smart, caring, reliable and great at what they do. This allows me and my team to offer the very best for our patients, which is the number-one goal for me as a physician.”

Schedule an Appointment

To make an appointment with Dr. Kanika Trehan, visit:

General Surgery and Bariatrics Darby

General Surgery and Bariatrics Eastwick

I often like to remind patients that recovering from surgery, regardless of the procedure, can be challenging and stressful,” Dr. Trehan says. “It’s important to take your recovery one day at a time, pay attention to your body, and remember our team is always one phone call away.”