REALIZE Band Surgeons

Weight Loss Surgeons
We specialize in:laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric banding, LAP-BAND System, REALIZE Band, Stomaphyx, Gastric Sleeve and da Vinci minimally invasive robotic surgery procedures. Locations in Fairfax and Woodbridge, Virginia.
Cabell Huntington Hospital provides a full range of bariatric surgery care services, including inpatient care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up and patient education. Located in Huntington, WV.
CAMC Weight Loss Center provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to help patients achieve long-term weight loss and live a healthier life. Our team of specialists work together to assist patients with many aspects of bariatrics/surgical weight loss and medical weight loss programs. Located in Charleston, WV.
The Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Loss offers a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating a broad range of medical and surgical services for adults who are somewhat overweight to morbidly obese. Located in Los Angeles, CA.
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity and its bariatric surgeons have been designated a Center of Excellence in weight loss surgery. Surgeries offered include laparoscopic gastric bypass, Lap-Band, Realize Band, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch, and revisional surgery.
The Center for Weight Loss Surgery is a state-of-the-art, patient focused, ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) practice that specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Located in Federal Way, Washington.
St. Joseph’s Center for Weight Management was named a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. It offers laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding and non-surgical options to patients. Located in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
We specialize in advanced surgical care with a focus on laparoscopic surgery, including laparoscopic weight loss surgery. Located in Newark, Delaware.
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.