Procedure

Weight Loss Surgery

Surgery that changes the stomach or digestive tract to help with major weight loss, such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass.

Also called: bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy

Who Can Help with Weight Loss Surgery?

General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
Dietitians
A nutrition expert who creates eating plans to manage health conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, food allergies and weight.
Hospitals
A facility that admits patients for overnight care and provides emergency, surgical and other medical services.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about weight loss surgery and what is right for you.