Find a Local Bariatric Surgeon in Minnesota

Obesity rates are on the rise in Minnesota and other states.  Not only does being obese put individuals at risk for a number of other potentially serious medical problems – such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, joint disease, and more – but it also represents a major public health issue because many of its associated complications have increased national health care expenditures and decrease overall quality of life for millions of Americans.  For these reasons, numerous political figures and health care practitioners have taken an active interest in finding a solution to this epidemic.

Perhaps the most obvious solution is weight loss; however, for many patients, the traditional methods of diet and exercise have not been enough to produce the weight loss necessary to achieve the individual’s ideal weight in a timely manner. Today, many patients are opting for bariatric surgery procedures like gastric bypass or the lap band, which are most commonly done nowadays. In both of these, the surgeon will decrease the capacity of the area of the stomach that will hold food.  This results in significant weight loss because of decreased need for food and, in turn, lower calorie consumption.

If you are searching for a surgeon, you might want to contact Minnesota hospitals like the University of Minnesota Medical Center, HCMC, United Hospital, or another of the many available facilities.  Please also take advantage of the links below to locate a bariatric surgeon in your city or region.  For more information on specific procedures, ask your doctor or visit the Procedures page.

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