Missouri

Best Bariatric Surgeons in Missouri

Discover the Top Bariatric Surgeons in Missouri with our hand-picked list.

As of 2018, Missouri had a population of 6.13 million residents. The median household income was $54,478. This is a 1.68% increase from the median household income in 2017. The average personal healthcare spending in 2014 was $8,107, in the state of Missouri. This was a 3.14% increase from the previous year, i.e. 2013.

Average spending on personal healthcare from private insurance (per enrollee) was $4,354. Average Medicare spending on personal healthcare, per enrollee, was $10,457. Average Medicaid spending in personal healthcare, per enrollee, was $9,413. Patients to primary care physician ratio in Missouri was 1,418:1 in 2018, a 0.0706% increase from the previous year.

The adult obesity rates range between 24.2% to 39.3% across counties in Missouri state. The highest prevalence of adult obesity in Missouri is in the DeKalb county, with the rate being 36.8% to 39.3%. The average cost of bariatric surgery in Missouri is $3,500 if covered by insurance and $19,333 if self paid. Missouri Medicaid covers bariatric surgery. There are certain restrictions though, that apply.

Around 9.14% of the population of Missouri has no health coverage. Out of the total population, 50.3% have employer provided health coverage. Between 2016 and 2017, the rate of uninsured individuals grew by 2.68%. Across different counties of Missouri, the percentage of adults who haven’t seen a doctor within the past 12 months is 13.4%. This is majorly due to the high costs of healthcare.

BEST BARIATRIC SURGEONS Missouri
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Top Bariatric Surgeons:

Missouri Weight Loss Surgery

Our missions is to help you discover the top weight loss surgeons of Missouri. Below you'll find our hand-picked list of top bariatric surgeons in Missouri. Narrow your search to these regions in Missouri: St Louis Bariatric Surgeons and Kansas City Bariatric Surgeons.

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  • 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 various weight loss surgeries.
  • 3. Empathy
    Surgeons with the professionalism and empathy to provide the best service to those seek obesity treatments.

DR. PARAMJEET SABHARWAL, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Sabharwal, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and specialist in Bariatric Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive..

11217 Lakeview Ave, Lenexa, KS 66219

DR. JESSE J. LOPEZ JR., D.O.

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Lopez Jr., DO, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in family medicine and has more than 32 years of surgical..

7201 W 110th Street Suite 120, Overland Park, Kansas 66210

DR. ROBERT ARAGON, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Aragon, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and specialist in laparoscopic bariatric surgery with more than 12 years of..

23401 Prairie Star Parkway, Suite B-300 Lenexa, KS 66227

DR. JAY MICHAEL SNOW, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Snow, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and a specialist in Bariatric Surgery with more than 15 years of experience. He is highly skilled..

Mercy Hospital Jefferson 1400 US-61, Suite G50 Festus, MO 63028

DR. DARKIN MINKIN, D.O.

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Minkin, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, is a general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive abdominal and bariatric surgery and has more than 16..

2355 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Suite#430 St Louis, MO 63122

DR. KUMARAN CHINNAPPAN, M.D.

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Chinnappan, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FRCS (Lon) is a board-certified general surgeon specialized in Bariatric Surgery and Laparoscopic Surgery..

12152 Tesson Ferry Road, Ste B, St. Louis, MO- 63128.