At AIBL Dr. Ganta offers all the available procedures including the Lapband, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Duodenal Switch, Stomaphyx and Revisions. Located in Austin, TX.
Dr. Stewart is dedicated to improving the health and life quaity of people suffering from morbid obesity. He is one of the few bariatric surgeons in the Dallas and Ft. Worth area providing gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, duodenal switch, and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss. Located in Denton, TX.
Consumer Guide to WLS
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.
