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5 Results for Bariatric Surgery near Indianapolis, IN

Learn more about Bariatric Surgery Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

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: 

  • Evaluates your medical history and your previous attempts at medical weight loss

  • Performs a physical exam

  • Orders and interprets imaging exams, laboratory tests, and psychological evaluations

  • Prescribes medications and vitamin supplements

  • Performs surgical procedures on your digestive tract to promote weight loss and long-term weight maintenance

  • 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 5 specialists practicing Bariatric Surgery in Indianapolis, IN with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Indianapolis, IN with affiliated Bariatric Surgery specialists, including Community Hospital South, Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Community Hospital East.

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    • Dr. Jonathan Mandelbaum, MD

      General Surgery
      15 ratings
      Dr. Mandelbaum
      9.2 mi
      5255 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 450 Indianapolis, IN 46237
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Don Selzer, MD

      General Surgery
      19 ratings
      Dr. Selzer
      1.1 mi
      550 University Blvd # 1295 Indianapolis, IN 46202
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. Scott Mimms, MD

      General Surgery
      21 ratings
      Dr. Mimms
      9.5 mi
      6470 N SHADELAND AVE Indianapolis, IN 46220
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Steven Clark, MD

      Bariatric Surgery
      13 ratings
      Dr. Clark
      9 mi
      8711 US 31 S Indianapolis, IN 46227
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Igor Wanko Mboumi, MD

      Bariatric Surgery
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      Dr. Wanko Mboumi
      9.2 mi
      5255 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 450 Indianapolis, IN 46237

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