LAP BAND Surgeons

Weight Loss Surgeons
We are here to provide support to those committed to a healthier lifestyle and improved quality of life through medical and surgical treatment of obesity. Located in Bismarck, ND.
If you are suffering from obesity, weight-loss surgery may be the solution for you. St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers free informational seminars so you can learn more about the latest weight-loss surgery options and our Center of Excellence program. Located in Florence, Kentucky.
St. Francis offers the full range of surgical options including the LAP BAND, Realize Band and gastric sleeve at our Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Located in Federal Way, Washington.
St. Paul Surgeons provides comprehensive surgical care for the morbidly obese. We offer a complete bariatric program that includes extensive pre-surgical assessment and education, and solid support following surgery. Procedures performed include gastric banding, gastric bypass, and gastric sleeve. Located in St Paul, Minnesota.
We offer LAP-BAND System surgery and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, as well as revisional bariatric surgery and post-bariatric plastic surgery. Locations in Elk Grove Village, Arlington Heights, and Hoffman Estates, IL.
Our goal is to provide unparalleled care to our patients, from personalized medical attention, to thorough patient education, to a lifetime of support and encouragement. Located in East Patchogue, NY.
Obesity procedures include LAP-BAND, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and the ROSE procedure for gastric bypass revision. Two locations in Marshall County, Albertville and Guntersville, Alabama.
As leaders in General and Bariatric surgery, including the gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable band we take pride in all aspects of patient surgical education, disease state awareness, and surgical options. Located in Mobile, AL.
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.