Gastric Bypass Surgeons

Weight Loss Surgeons
At Surgical Specialists, we focus on LAP-BAND Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric Bypass Surgery. Located in Shreveport, LA.
Recognized as a "Bariatric Center of Excellence" by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, our Bariatric Center is dedicated to helping patients achieve significant weight loss. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Our center began in 1999 and we are proud to offer the latest and most up-to-date surgical and nonsurgical treatments of excessive weight. Located in Fresno, CA.
Drs. Abkin, Bertha, and Iannace of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris, lead a practice dedicated to minimally invasive weight loss surgery and medical weight loss management. Located in Florham Park, NJ.
David Scott Thoman, MD, FACS, specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery in Santa Barbara, California. Weight loss procedures offered include laparoscopic gastric bypass, LAP-BAND, and single-incision LAP-BAND performed completely through an incision placed in the belly button.
ASA has established a comprehensive laparoscopic bariatric program. We have partnered with the Bariatric Wellness Institute and Crestwood Hospital to provide a range of services meeting the special needs of our patients. Located in Huntsville, AL.
Our goal is to provide excellent, personalized, local care for patients seeking weight loss surgery. Located in Anchorage, AK.
Alegent Health Weight Management has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for our favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. Alegent Health offers three types of weight loss surgery: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BANDĀ® and REALIZEĀ® BAND.) Located in Omaha, Nebraska.
Weight Loss Surgeons

Consumer Guide to WLS

Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgeon Training:

Board-Certification

Choosing a qualified bariatric surgeon may seem a bit overwhelming, but knowing what to look for can help make the decision making process easier. When interviewing a potential bariatric surgeon, it is important to ask about the doctor's level of training and experience.

Legally, any medical doctor can perform an operation of any type, even without specialized training or experience in a particular field of medicine. If you are undergoing bariatric surgery, choose a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

Board-certification by these boards indicates that the doctor has gone through a specialized training program and has met certain standards in the field of surgery. In addition, choose a doctor that has completed a residency or a fellowship in bariatric surgery. A weekend course is not enough training to become a qualified bariatric surgeon.