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

As per the survey from 2018, Philadelphia is home to 1.58 million people. Between 2011-2016, the rate of adult obesity in Philadelphia remained almost constant. If we define obesity as BMI > 30 (body mass index), approximately 3 out of 10 people in the region were suffering from adult obesity.

The cost of bariatric surgery in Philadelphia can range from $7,000 to $50,000, varying by type of procedure. Even if it's covered by insurance, copayments can reach $10,000. Under certain conditions and circumstances, insurance may cover a higher amount.

5.17% of the population of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington region has no health coverage. Between 2016 and 2017, the rate of uninsured individuals declined by 9.22%. Out of the total population, 54.1% have employer-provided health coverage. 15.8% of the population relies on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, and 11.5% on non-group health insurance.

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DR. ALEC C. BEEKLEY, M.D.

1100 Walnut Street 5Th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS
Dr. Beekley, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 27 years of experience, currently working out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery specialist. He is qualified in bariatric surgery, trauma surgery & surgical critical care, and minimally invasive surgery. He is also highly skilled in minimally invasive surgery, trauma and surgical critical care, surgical oncology (non-breast), bariatric surgery, and general/gastrointestinal surgery. He is an expert in Gastric Bypass Surgery and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

DR. KRISTIN NOONAN, M.D.

Second Floor - Main Building Warminster, PA 18974

Bariatric Surgeon M.D.
Dr. Noonan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 21 years of experience, currently serving the greater Philadelphia, PA area. She is a Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery specialist. Her area of expertise in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery includes - Anti-reflux and esophageal surgery, Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, solid organ resection, Ventral, Inguinal, and Hiatal Hernia Surgery, and Soft tissue, Endocrine, and Breast Surgeries.

DR. ADAM S. GOLDSTEIN, D.O.

2211 Chapel Ave W, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, USA

General, Bariatric, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgeon
Dr. Goldstein, DO, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with 26 years of surgical experience, serving those in the surrounding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. He specializes in General Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. He is highly skilled in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Lap-Band® surgery, and revision bariatric surgery.

DR. LEONARDO CLAROS, M.D.

Allentown, Campus
,1736 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18104

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Claros MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with over 26 years of surgical experience, currently working serving the greater Philadelphia, PA area. He has performed more than 4,000 bariatric surgeries in his career. His area of expertise includes - Laparoscopic Gastric Band placement, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switches, Robotic- Assisted Bariatric Operations, and revision surgeries. He is highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures as well as in the application of innovative approaches, like single-incision surgery, enhancing cosmetics results for patients.

DR. MARIA ALTIERI, M.D.

Penn Medicine Washington Square 20th Floor 800 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Altieri, MD, is a general surgeon with more than 13 years of surgical experience. Her area of specialty includes - Bariatric Surgery, Da Vinci Gastrectomy, Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Repair, and more. Dr. Altieri is currently serving the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.

Dr. RAMSEY DALLAL​, M.D.

5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Dallal, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 28 years of experience and is a Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery specialist. He is skilled in Laparoscopic Surgery, Biliopancreatic Diversion, Weight Loss (non-surgical), Morbid Obesity surgeries, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Dallal sees patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DR. CANDICE R. CHIPMAN, M.D.

609 West Germantown Pike Braemer Medical Arts Building Suite 140 Norristown, PA 19403

Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Chipman, MD, is a ​board-certified general surgeon ​with more than 15 years of diverse experience in general surgery. Her area of expertise includes - Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, Intragastric Balloon, and more. Dr. Chipman is currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Our mission is to connect you with the leading bariatric surgeons locally. We've hand-picked the top Bariatric Surgeons in the greater Philadelphia area based on our three phase methodology. Consider expanding to Philadelphia Bariatric Surgeons.

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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 in Philadelphia can range from $7,000 all the way to $75,000, depending on the procedure in question. Additionally, factors like insurance coverage will influence this number.

Yes, bariatric surgery is generally considered a safe procedure. However, as with all medical procedures, there are certain risks associated with bariatric surgery, such as bleeding, blood clots, and infection.

Revisional bariatric surgery is a secondary procedure that may need to be performed on patients who experience weight regain or insufficient weight loss.