Ohio
Best Bariatric Surgeons in Ohio
Discover the Top Bariatric Surgeons in Ohio with our hand-picked list.
Ohio is home to 11.7 million people, a 0.264% increase from the previous year, according to data from the 2018 survey. $56,111 is the median salary of Ohio residents. The number saw a 3.87% growth from the previous year, i.e. 2017. The median age of the residents is 39.5 years. Ohio has a 1,307:1 ratio of patients to primary care physicians. This ratio represents a 0.538% increase from the previous year.
Compared to the neighboring states of Kentucky and Indiana, the ratio of patients to primary care physicians is low in Ohio, which is really good. Although, it is higher compared to the ratio in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan. In 2014, the per capita personal healthcare spending in the state was $8,712. This was a 5,14% increase from the previous year, i.e. 2013. Per enrollee, Medicare spending on personal healthcare was $11,038 between 2013 and 2014. The Medicaid spending per enrollee was $7,007, while private health insurance spending per enrollee was $4,371.
Adult obesity rates across different counties of Ohio ranges between 24.9% to 40.3%. The county with the highest adult obesity rate, i.e. 36.6% to 40.3% is Hocking county.
In terms of health coverage, Ohio has a low ratio of uninsured individuals at 5.97%. 50.9% of the population has employer coverage, 18.2% are on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 1.35% on military or VA coverage, and 10.6% have non-group health insurance. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of uninsured individuals in the state grew by 6.15%. 10.7% of the population in Ohio did not visit a doctor in 12 months due to cost.

Top Bariatric Surgeons:
Ohio Weight Loss Surgery
Our mission is to connect you with the leading bariatric surgeons in Ohio. Here is our list of bariatric surgeon picks who serve Cincinnati and Cleveland.
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.3. Empathy
Surgeons with the professionalism and empathy to provide the best service to those seek obesity treatments.
DR. TRACE CURRY, M.D.
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Curry, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric surgery with more than 27 years of experience. He has..
10475 Reading Road, Suite 115 Cincinnati, OH 45241
DR. CHARLES H. DABBS, M.D.
Bariatric SurgeonDr.Dabbs, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 10 years of experience. His specialization is general surgeries – like thoracic..
5500 N Meadows Dr Ste 210 Grove City, Ohio 43123
DR. JAMES AUGUSTA, D.O,
General SurgeryDr. Augusta, D.O, is a general and bariatric surgeon specialist with more than 8 years of experience. He is skilled in Advanced Laparoscopic..
7740 Washington Village Dr Ste 110 Dayton, OH 45459
DR. AVIV BEN-MEIR, M.D.
SURGEONDr. Ben-Meir, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 18 years of experience. He has specialized in Bariatric Medicine,..
36100 Euclid Avenue, Suite 170 Willoughby, Ohio 44094
DR. WALTER J. CHLYSTA, M.D.
MEDICAL DIRECTORDr. Chlysta, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 26 years of experience. He has performed more than 1,000..
1900 23rd Street, Suite 403 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
DR. TRACY PITT, D.O.
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Pitt, DO, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive weight loss surgery with more than 19 years of diverse..
320 Thomas More Parkway Crestview Hills, KY 41018
DR. TYLER COHN, M.D.
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Cohn, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric surgery. He has 2 years of surgical experience. He specializes..
10475 Reading Road, Suite 117 Cincinnati, OH 45241
Dr. C. JOSEPH NORTHUP , M.D.
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Northup, MD, FACS, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon with more than 16 years of experience. He is skilled in Biliopancreatic Diversion,..
6611 Clyo Rd. Suite F Dayton, OH 45459
DR. DAVID J.LEE, M.D.
General Surgery Bariatric Program DirectorDr. Lee, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 17 years of experience in advanced laparoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract,..
2325 18th St. Suite 230 Columbus, Indiana 47201
DR. MARC. P.MICHALSKY, M.D.
General Pediatric SurgeryDr. Michalsky, MD, FACS, FAAP, is a board-certified general and pediatric surgeon who has 28 years of surgical experience. His area of expertise..
700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205, US