LAP BAND Surgeons

Weight Loss Surgeons
Dr. George Merriman - Freedom From Obesity
At Surgical Specialists, we focus on LAP-BAND Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery, and Gastric Bypass Surgery. Located in Shreveport, LA.
Dr. Guillermo Alvarez | Gastric Sleeve
Dr. Alvarez is one of the leading surgeons in the continent performing the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy or Gastric Sleeve procedure. He has worked in several hospitals in the USA, France and Mexico and has performed thousands of these procedures.
Abbott Northwestern Bariatric Center
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.
Advanced Bariatric Center of Fresno
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.
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons
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.
Advanced Surgical Associates
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.
Advanced Weight Loss Solutions
We provide patients with safe and effective weight-loss surgery as well as comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative education. Located in Reston, Virginia.
Alabama Surgical Associates
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.
Weight Loss Surgeons
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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.