We reviewed all the Bariatric Surgeons serving the greater Sacramento area, and picked the top picks based on experience, education, and empathy. Below are hand-picked bariatric surgeons serving Sacramento, CA area. 

Almost 2.3 million people reside in Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade, CA. The residents have a median household income of $73,142. The same has increased by 7.72% between 2017 and 2018. In this region, every primary care physician sees 1281 patients each year. The number has remained unchanged since 2017. The number is significantly lower than the neighboring regions of Arizona and Nevada. Yet, it is higher than the ratio of patients to clinicians, in Oregon. The ratio of people suffering from adult obesity in Sacramento County is 27.6%, which is fairly high compared to the other counties surrounding it. 

4.97% of Sacramento’s population does not have health coverage, which is quite low and impressive. 95% of the population in this region is insured, 0.978% is covered by military/VA plans, 12.7% relies on non-group plans, 10.5% on Medicare, 21.5% using Medicaid, and 49.3% covered by employee plans. The number of uninsured individuals in the region grew by 5.84% between 2016 and 2017.

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DR. LAURA MACHADO, M.D.

5769 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, Ca 95841

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Machado MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a ​board-certified general surgeon and a Bariatric Surgery specialist, ​with more than 23 years of diverse experience, currently serving the Sacramento, California area. She is skilled in procedures like Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Appendectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

DR. CRYSTINE LEE, M.D.

165 Rowland Way Suite 200 Novato, CA 94945

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Lee, MD, is a board-certified General Surgeon with extensive experience in the fields of Weight Loss Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Endoscopy. She is currently serving the greater Sacramento, CA area.

DR. BENJAMIN D. SHADLE, M.D.

3 Medical Plaza Drive #200 Roseville, CA 95661

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Shadle, MD, is a board-certified General Surgeon and Bariatric Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery specialist based out of Sacramento, California. His surgical skills include procedures - Duodenal switch, Gastric banding, Gastric bypass surgery, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Robotic Gastric Bypass, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Treatment of reflux and heartburn.

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Why These Bariatric Surgeons?

Our mission is to connect you with the leading bariatric surgeons locally in Sacramento, CA. We've hand-picked the top Bariatric Surgeons in the greater Sacramento area based on our three phase methodology. Here is our list of bariatric surgeon picks who serve the Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, and beyond.

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Our Selection Criteria:

1. Education

We list only the most qualified bariatric professionals who have accreditations, awards, and licensing.

2. Experience

Vast surgical experience in laparoscopic bariatric surgery and general surgery is a must. Must have the necessary practical experience for

3. Empathy

Surgeons with the professionalism and empathy to provide the best service to those seek obesity treatments.

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

Bariatric surgery aims to help patients with weight loss by altering the digestive system. However, the actual mechanisms at play depends on the specific procedure in question.

The cost of bariatric surgery can vary depending on a number of factors. However, on average, bariatric surgery can cost anywhere between $20,000-$60,000 in Sacramento. For more information about the cost of bariatric surgery in Sacramento, click here.

Yes, typically a pre-operative and post-operative diet are required to see the intended outcomes of bariatric surgery.