Lap Band Surgeons in Washington

Weight Loss Surgeons
Center for Weight Loss 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.
Northwest Obesity Surgery
Dr. Chebli was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Magazine in the field of Bariatric Surgery in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Dr. Chebli offers patients the laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, and laparoscopic revisional surgery. Located in Seattle, Washington.
Northwest Weight Loss Surgery
We have many years of experience performing advanced laparoscopic surgery and have chosen to dedicate our practice to the treatment of obesity. We offer a full spectrum of laparoscopic surgical weight loss procedures including; gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and greater curvature plication. Located in Everett, Washington.
St. Francis Center for Weight Management
St. Francis offers the full range of surgical options including the LAP BAND, Realize Band and gastric sleeve at our Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Located in Federal Way, Washington.
Swedish Weight-Loss Surgery Program
Our Weight-Loss Surgery Program provides one of the most effective ways to lose weight and regain your health. The program offers three weight-loss surgeries: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, Lap-Band and vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Located in Seattle, Washington.
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.