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.

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.
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 SurgeonDr. 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 SurgeonDr. 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 SurgeonDr. 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 SurgeonDr. 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 SurgeonDr. 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 SurgeonDr. 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.