MercyOne North Iowa Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric surgery and weight loss options

At MercyOne, we understand the many external, emotional and psychological barriers you may be experiencing, and we are here to offer you a weight loss solution to help you. The benefits of surgical and non-surgical weight loss go beyond weight loss improving and even eliminating obesity-related conditions.

Bariatric surgery options

Our experienced bariatric surgery team provides exceptional surgical weight loss care. They help so many patients each year successfully meet their weight loss goals, eliminate obesity-related health conditions and live their best life.

• Laparoscopic gastric bypass
• Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy

MercyOne North Iowa Bariatric Surgery is accredited by the:

• Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®).
• Joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as an MBSAQIP center.

Our bariatric surgery care team takes a comprehensive approach to weight loss. We involve dietary management, medication management and surgical options to help you achieve weight loss and improvement in your health.

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Non-surgical weight loss options

MercyOne North Iowa Diabetes, Endocrinology and Weight Loss can provide you with non-surgical weight loss options to start you on the path to healthier living. No matter what works best for you, we will be a strong advocate for you, listening and providing treatment based on your needs and abilities.

Insurance information

It’s important to understand what your insurance covers before making your final decision about bariatric surgery. While our center is for adults who desire a weight management program, enrolling in the clinic for six months will fulfill the requirements set by most insurance companies if you are considering bariatric surgery.