Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss

If you're overweight, you're prone to many health risks. Some of these health risks include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States -- making obesity a major health issue.

What is bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery alters the digestive tract in a way that restricts the amount of food your stomach can hold, so you'll absorb fewer calories. The result is feeling full after eating a small amount.

Should you consider bariatric surgery?

If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40 and/or are more than 100 pounds overweight and have not been successful in reducing your weight through controlled diets and/or medications, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery. If you do not meet these criteria but are at a severe health risk, surgery may be the only way for you to accomplish significant weight loss.

ProHealth Care: What we're doing to help

Our programs are customized to take into account your medical profile and health history, your food likes and dislikes, your time schedule, emotional and motivating factors, and any unique challenges. Our medical staff creates a plan that is specifically designed to work for you and your body. In the process of improving your health, you will lose weight.

Our surgeons

Weight-loss surgery is a life-changing decision. You want the best medical care available for this major procedure. Combined, the following surgeons have more than 65 years of surgical experience. Each is exceptionally skilled at minimally invasive laparoscopic bariatric surgery. 

• David Engstrand, MD

• James W. Burhop, MD

• Manfred Chiang, MD

• Bobby Wu, MD

Learn more about bariatric surgery

Learn more about bariatric surgery and find out if it's right for you by attending a special information session. Visit our Classes & Events section to find dates, times and locations of upcoming programs.