What is Bariatric Surgery?

Types of Procedures

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
• Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
• Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy—Laparoscopic
• Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy—Open

What is Obesity?
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Are You a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric Centers of Excellence

Richard L Tillquist, M.D.
Southwest Denver
303-777-7112
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Thomas R Brown, M.D.
Central Denver
303-861-4505
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Michael A Snyder, M.D.
East Denver
303-280-0900
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Doru I Georgescu, M.D.
North Denver
303-452-0059
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Frank H Chae, M.D.
South Denver
303-662-1191
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Bariatric Surgery Center in Denver, Colorado

North Suburban Medical Center, Bariatric Surgery Center

Presbyterian/St.Luke's Medical Center, Bariatric Center of Excellence 

Rose Medical Center, Bariatric Center of Excellence

Sky Ridge Medical Center, Bariatric Center of Excellence

Swedish Medical Center, Bariatric Center of Excellence

Several of HealthONE's Bariatric Surgery Programs have earned the "Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence" designation from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This is the highest designation awarded! Programs are awarded a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation when they can demonstrate:

• A history of good patient results or outcomes for weight-loss surgery
• A clear commitment to comprehensive, high-quality bariatric care

Take the First Steps Toward Weight Loss Today

Whether you or a loved one are considering bariatric surgery, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with your physician or with one of Denver's leading bariatric surgeons.

Make a commitment to yourself and set a goal to lose weight and start feeling healthier and more confident today.

Meet our weight loss doctors — Denver HealthONE specialists who can help you regain confidence and put you on track to living the life you desire. We have several free seminars with the leading Bariatric Surgeons in Denver

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Or Call Toll-free 1-877-HealthONE^®, that's 1-877-432-5846

• Patients who’ve had bariatric surgery have shown more than 83 percent resolution in Type 2 diabetes, 88 percent resolution in obstructive sleep apnea and 75 percent resolution in hypertension.
• Weight loss surgery has been shown to influence dramatic improvement to life expectancy.
• Following bariatric surgery, patients had 50 percent fewer hospitalization rates for cancer and cardiovascular and circulatory conditions.
• At least two-thirds of patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery are able to keep off 50 percent of their excess weight over 10 years.
• Depression, osteoarthritis, infertility, urinary stress incontinence and gastro-esophageal reflux are obesity-related conditions that may be resolved with weight loss surgery.
• Evidence shows that age-related lifetime risk of hypertension in men and women ages 45-54 years will double as their average BMI increases from 24-35.
• According to some estimates, at least 400,000 deaths each year may be attributed to obesity.