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38.4% of Buffalo adults have obesity (2023 estimate). Source

About 13.4% of Buffalo adults have diabetes (2023 estimate). Source

More than 270,000 bariatric procedures were performed in the US in 2023. Source

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Dr. Steven D. Schwaitzberg, M.D.

Buffalo General Hospital D-352 Buffalo, New York 14203

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Schwaitzberg, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with extensive surgical experience, operating out of the Buffalo, New York area. He is an expert in Laparoscopic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Hernia Repair, Gallbladder Surgery, Endoscopy, and more. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr. John D. Rutkoski, M.D.

2625 Harlem Rd Suite 240, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Rutkoski, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialty in Bariatric Surgery and Gastrointestinal Surgery apart from General Surgery. His area of expertise includes - Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) and Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures. Dr. Rutkoski is currently based out of Buffalo, New York.  He received his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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Buffalo Weight Loss Surgery

Our mission is to connect you with the leading bariatric surgeons locally. We've hand-picked the top Bariatric Surgeons in the greater Buffalo area based on our three phase methodology. Nearby cities: New York City and Long Island.

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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 all surgery types.

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 will vary widely depending on factors such as location and the actual procedure involved. However, most patients in Buffalo can expect to pay between $7,100 and $42,200 for most bariatric procedures.