Lap Band Surgeons in Maryland

Weight Loss Surgeons
Delmarva Bariatric & Fitness Center
We are committed to excellence in the field of bariatric surgery and provide a pre- and aftercare Weight Reduction Management Program for our patients. Located in Salisbury, Maryland.
Frederick Regional Health System
Our goal is to help patients live better, healthier and longer. There are three types of weight loss surgery currently available at FMH: LAP-BAND system, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VLG), and gastric bypass. Located in Frederick, Maryland.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Our Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence program offers the three most common surgical procedures: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND or REALIZE Band). Located in Towson, Maryland.
Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery
Experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery specialize in weight loss surgery and provide a multi-disciplinary approach to caring for our patients. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sinai Bariatric Surgery Program
Designated a Center of Excellence, the bariatric surgical options we offer are laparoscopic gastric bypass, the LAP-BAND, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.
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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.