6 Results forBariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons near Modesto, CA
Learn more about Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Bariatric / Gastric Bypass Surgeons
A bariatric surgeon specializes in treating obesity in people who have not had success with medical weight loss programs. Bariatric surgeons perform weight loss surgery, such as gastric banding and gastric bypass, and manage long-term weight loss. A bariatric surgeon focuses on the health needs of people who have clinically severe obesity (also called morbid obesity) or obesity-related health problems.
A bariatric surgeon typically:
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Evaluates your medical history and your previous attempts at medical weight loss
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Performs a physical exam
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Orders and interprets imaging exams, laboratory tests, and psychological evaluations
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Prescribes medications and vitamin supplements
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Performs surgical procedures on your digestive tract to promote weight loss and long-term weight maintenance
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Recommends dietary and nutritional counseling
A bariatric surgeon may also be known as a weight loss surgeon, metabolic surgeon, or obesity surgeon. Other professional titles include gastric bypass or gastric band surgeon if the surgeon specializes in a particular type of weight loss surgery.
There are 6 specialists practicing Bariatric Surgery in Modesto, CA with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There are 18 hospitals near Modesto, CA with affiliated Bariatric Surgery specialists, including Doctors Hospital Of Manteca, Doctors Medical Center Modesto and Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center.
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Dr. Patrick Coates, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1552 Coffee Rd Ste 200Modesto, CA 953552.3 miles awayDr. Antonio Coirin, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1552 Coffee Rd Ste 200Modesto, CA 953552.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Bariatric Surgery220 Standiford Ave Ste FModesto, CA 953503.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Matthew Coates, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery1441 Florida AveModesto, CA 953501.9 miles awayDr. Dat Nguyen, MD
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery4601 Dale RdModesto, CA 953565.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. William Hamstra, DO
Specialty: Bariatric Surgery4601 Dale RdModesto, CA 953565.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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