Conditions and Services
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery includes a range of procedures designed to help individuals with obesity achieve lasting weight loss by altering the stomach and digestive tract. These surgical approaches limit food intake and nutrient absorption, offering a proven solution for those who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
Conditions we treat
We provide weight loss surgery for people diagnosed with obesity. Obesity contributes to several significant health risks, including death. People who have obesity are at an increased risk for many serious health conditions, such as:
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Depression
- Fertility issues
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney, breast, colorectal, and endometrial cancer
- Lung/respiratory disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
- Urinary incontinence
Services we offer
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery refers to a group of surgical procedures performed to address obesity by altering the stomach and other parts of the digestive tract, so fewer nutrients are consumed and absorbed by the body. Weight loss surgery is an effective and often enduring option for obese and morbidly obese patients who have not been able to achieve or maintain weight loss through non-surgical means. Below are the options we offer:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Vertical sleeve gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic gastric band (Lap-Band®) management