Lap Band Surgeons in Indiana

Weight Loss Surgeons
Carmel Surgical Specialists
We are a general surgical practice and bariatric clinic with a history of proven and dramatic long-term weight loss success stories that has helped us earn our designation as a Center of Excellence. Located in Carmel, IN.
Goshen Health System
It’s hard to lose weight on your own and with TEAM:BARIATRICS you don’t have to. Located in Goshen, Indiana.
Indiana Obesity Center
We offer the LAP-BAND System and REALIZE Band surgery as well as long-term patient management to help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health. Located in Fishers, IN.
James Bradley Ray, M.D.
At the Center for Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, we help people conquer their weight loss struggles with LAP-BAND System bariatric surgery and comprehensive patient management to help you take charge of your obesity and regain your good health. Located in Bloomington, Indiana.
Southern Indiana Surgery
Our bariatric program offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for qualifying patients that includes services such as bariatric surgery, nutritional counseling and psychological testing.
Weight Loss Surgeons

Consumer Guide to WLS

Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric Surgeon Fees:

Cost vs. Expertise

When choosing a bariatric surgeon, it is important for prospective patients to take into account the doctor's level of skill and experience. The fee paid to the bariatric surgeon is one of the primary cost factors, yet your decision should not be based on cost alone.

The bariatric surgeon you choose will affect more than your budget, it is one of the key factors determining successful results. In most cases, you will pay more for a highly qualified bariatric surgeon, however, you can also expect better surgical outcomes and lower complication rates.

One of the questions to ask your bariatric surgeon is 'How many of my type of weight loss surgery (gastric band, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass) have you performed?' An experienced bariatric surgeon should have done at least 250 of your specific procedure.