Gastric Bypass Surgeons in Pennsylvania

Weight Loss Surgeons
Barix Clinics
We offer a comprehensive program devoted exclusively to treating bariatric patients. Surgical procedures offered include gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and Lap-Band Surgery. Offices in Ypsilanti and Holland, Michigan; Langhorne, Pennsylvania; Groveport, Ohio.
Lexington Surgical Associates
Our bariatric program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary weight loss program that offers both the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and the laparoscopic Lap-Band surgery. Located in Altoona, PA.
Penn State Surgical Weight Loss Program
Our program offers comprehensive weight management services including: nutritional counseling, medical evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, and weight loss surgery (sometimes called stomach stapling or bariatric surgery) for patients with clinically severe obesity. Located in Hershey, PA.
Pinnacle Health
Bariatric surgery can help you lose weight, and improve your overall health. At PinnacleHealth, we’ll help you explore the options right for you. Located in Harrisburg, PA.
The Reading Hospital Weight Management Center
The Reading Hospital Weight Management Center has developed a comprehensive multi-disciplinary bariatric program. We offer REALIZE Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Located in West Reading, PA.
West Penn Bariatric Surgery
A Center of Excellence providing weight loss surgery. Located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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.