We reviewed all the Bariatric Surgeons serving the greater Denver area, and picked the top picks based on experience, education, and empathy.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood region had a population of 2.93 million residents in 2018. The median household income was $679,478 while the region featured a median age of 36.6 years. In the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood region, each primary care physician sees 1243 patients per year (as of 2018). The ratio represents a 0.404% increase from the previous year.

Yet, it is quite impressive compared to the neighboring regions of New Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Utah, where the ratio of patients to clinicians is higher.

Adult obesity in the region of Denver has a prevalence of 17%. This lies almost in the middle of the range of rate of adult obesity in Colorado, i.e. 10.7% to 29.8%

Around 7.24% of the population of Denver has no health coverage. Considering the high cost of healthcare in the USA, this is an alarming number. Out of the total population, 54% have employer-provided health coverage. Between 2016 and 2017, the rate of uninsured individuals declined by 3.86%.

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DR. JOHN RAHEB, D.O

1960 North Ogden Street, Suite 550 Denver, CO 80218

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Raheb, DO, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon and a specialist in Bariatric Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery. He has more than 19 years of surgical experience. Apart from general surgery, his area of clinical interest includes – Bariatric and weight loss surgery and advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. Raheb is currently based in Denver, CO.

DR. MICHAEL SNYDER, M.D.

4567 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80220

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Snyder, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a board-certified general surgeon and bariatric surgery and Gastroenterological Surgery specialist with more than 22 years of experience, currently serving Denver, Colorado. He has performed more than 8,000 bariatric surgical procedures. His area of expertise includes – Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Other Gastric Bypass, Revision/Conversion of Prior Procedures, and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

DR. DORU GEORGESCU, M.D.

9351 Grant Street Suite 400 Thornton, Colorado 80229

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Georgescu, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive surgical experience in Laparoscopic surgeries and oncological surgery, with a particular focus in pancreatic, stomach and colon cancer. Dr. Georgescu is currently serving the Denver, Colorado area.

DR. JOSHUA LONG, M.D.

9695 S. Yosemite St. Suite 285 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Long, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, is a double-board-certified bariatric surgeon in Denver, Colorado, specializing in Gastroenterological Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is skilled in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Advanced Endoscopy, and Revision Bariatric Surgery.

DR. FRANK H. CHAE, M.D.

Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery 10099 RidgeGate Pkwy Ste 390 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Chae, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 23 years of surgical experience. Apart from General surgery, he is a specialist in Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric Medicine, Endocrine Surgery, Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism. He has performed over 7,000 bariatric surgeries in his career. Dr. Chae is currently operating out of the Denver, Colorado area.

DR. THOMAS R. BROWN, M.D.

9399 Crown Crest Blvd, Suite 325 Parker, CO 80138

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Brown, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and Bariatric Surgery specialist who has performed over 6,000 bariatric procedures. His area of surgical specialty includes - Robotic bariatric surgery, Laparoscopic bariatric surgery, Colon resection, Diagnostic laparoscopy for malignancy or chronic pain, Paraoesophageal hernia repair, and Surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Brown is currently serving the Denver, Colorado area.

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Why these Bariatric Surgeons in Denver?

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

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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

The cost of bariatric surgery varies greatly depending on the procedure you choose, where you get it done, and whether or not it is covered by your insurance provider. The average price of bariatric surgery in Denver ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on the specific procedure. Learn more about the cost of bariatric surgery in Colorado here.