REALIZE Band Surgeons

Weight Loss Surgeons
We focus on maximizing your weight loss success. We are experts in Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery (LAP-BAND, REALIZE Band) and provide a supportive environment to help you succeed. Located in West Chester, OH.
Columbia Bariatric Associates was established by Columbia Surgical Associates to provide safe and effective metabolic and bariatric surgical services for the treatment of morbid obesity. Our surgeons are specially trained to perform Gastric Banding surgery on qualified patients. Located in Columbia, Missouri.
A Center of Excellence committed to helping the morbidly obese. Located at St Mary's Medical Building North in Richmond, Virginia.
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.
Dr. Elmer Valin offers a variety of obesity surgery procedures at his New Haven, Connecticut practice to meet your needs and help you achieve a healthy weight. Located in New Haven, Connecticut.
Dr. Francis Teng strives to provide the safest and most comprehensive surgical and post-operative care to each individual. Bariatric surgery options include Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding and the Sleeve Gastrectomy. Located in Las Vegas, NV.
Dr. Champion’s practice specializes in the minimally invasive approach utilizing laparoscopy or thoracoscopy to perform advanced surgery, with a focus on Bariatric Surgery (Lap-Band, Realize Band, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, and revisions). Located in Marietta, GA.
We provide a comprehensive weight loss surgery program devoted to a patients health both physically and psychologically. We have offices conveniently located throughout Connecticut.
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.