MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
If you have had a bariatric procedure and are looking for advice, please contact the bariatric program.
We have a comprehensive bariatric surgical program with a multidisciplinary team of professionals
- Surgeon
- Registered Dietitian
- Bariatric Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
Other associates available for consult include Pulmonologists, Cardiologists, and Radiologists
What bariatric procedures are offered at MSMH?
- Sleeve gastrectomy (sleeve)
- Gastric bypass
- Removal of adjustable gastric band (lap band)
- All insurance companies require you to complete a 3-6 month medically supervised nutrition program and have a psychological evaluation.
- Some insurance companies may require other evaluations including a sleep apnea study, an exercise tolerance evaluation, an evaluation by a cardiologist, and/or blood work.
- Additional requirements will be discussed at your initial consult.
MSMH will refer patients with BMIs greater than 60 to another MedStar facility.
