MedStar Washington Hospital Center
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:
- Surgeons
- Gastroenterologist
- Clinical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Psychologist
- Registered Dietitians
- Exercise Physiologists
- Ambulatory Practice Manager
- Behavioral Health
- Other associates available for consult include Pulmonologists, Cardiologists, and Radiologists
What bariatric procedures are offered at MWHC?
- Sleeve gastrectomy (sleeve)
- Gastric bypass
- Adjustable gastric band (lap band)
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS)
- Revisions
- 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.
Requirements include, but are not limited to, quitting smoking and taking supplements.
