Best Bariatric Surgeons in Utah
BEST
BARIATRIC SURGEONS
2024
Discover the best bariatric surgeons in Utah.
As of 2023, the state of Utah had an estimated population of 3,417,734, marking a 4.5% increase from 2020. The median household income is $86,833, with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Utah has an obesity rate of 31.7%, making it significantly lower than the national average of 39.6%.
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Salt Lake City Clinic 1046 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Walter Medlin grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He and wife Sarah met at Dartmouth College. He worked as a hospital orderly and phlebotomist, and graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine, where he did research in immunology, and completed training periods in Alaska and Pocatello, Idaho.
Salt Lake City Clinic 1046 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Dr. Cottam grew up in Houston, Texas. He left Texas to complete his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. Afterwards, he returned to Texas to attend medical school at the University of Texas. His residency was completed at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, New York. While at the Nassau University Medical Center, Dr. Cottam developed an interest in bariatric surgery.
1046 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA
Dr. Mooers grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended Highland Highschool and was active in community service, athletics, and academics. He moved to Washington State to pursue his undergraduate degree at Whitman College where he completed research in bacteriophage and E. coli immunology. Prior to medical school, Dr. Mooers worked as a pharmacy technician and phlebotomist at Maliheh Free Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah.
1160 E 3900 S Suite 4100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 United States
Dr. Simper performed his first bariatric procedures in 1984 at Wilford Hall Medical Center, in Texas. Currently, he performs laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch. In addition to general surgery procedures.
1160 E 3900 S Suite 4100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 United States
Dr. Rodrick McKinlay joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in 2004 as a board certified general surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery. In addition to the surgical treatment of obesity, his practice involves a wide range of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, anti-reflux surgery, and the surgical treatment of spleen and adrenal disorders.
1160 E 3900 S Suite 4100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 United States
Dr. Nicholas Paulk is a native to Salt Lake City where he attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then went to OHSU in Portland Oregon for medical school and proceeded to Exempla St. Joseph’s for general surgery residency in Denver Colorado.
1160 E 3900 S Suite 4100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 United States
Dr. Douglas Greer was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah, where he graduated with a degree in Biology. He continued his education at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Greer then completed a general surgery residency at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. His medical training continued with a fellowship in Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery with world renowned surgeon, Dr. Kelvin Higa, in Fresno, California.
1200 E 3900 S Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Jordan Roberts, MD, joined Granger Medical Clinic after completing a Family Medicine residency at St. Mark’s Hospital. Dr. Roberts truly values each of his patients as they value and trust him. As part of his philosophy of care, Dr. Roberts believes in shared medical decision making and fostering the patient-provider relationship. He takes great care to listen actively and engage his patients in every step of disease prevention, screenings, diagnosis, and treatment.
St. Mark's Taylorsville Clinic 5360 S 2700 W Taylorsville, UT 84129
Dr. Weixler is an American Board of Family Medicine certified Primary Care Physician practicing at St. Mark's Taylorsville Clinic, located in Taylorsville, UT. Dr. Weixler graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA with his degree in Biology with Minors in Chemistry and Psychology before continuing into his medical school degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada. He then pursued his residency at VCU Riverside Family Medicine Residency in Newport News, VA.
Dr. Weixler grew up in his father's Family Medicine clinic seeing the impact a physician could have on the community. Fittingly, he found a calling in Family Medicine as well. He was drawn to Primary Care as a way to treat and care for an entire family over an extended period of time, and through generations.
PO 17600, 84117, Holladay, UT, 84117
Dr. Legrand P. Belnap is a general surgeon in Holladay, Utah. He received his medical degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Legrand P. Belnap accepts Medicare, Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Legrand P. Belnap is highly recommended by patients. Surgeons repair or remove tissue that has become damaged or diseased. General surgeons focus on organs within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach and colon. Many surgeons specialize in specific conditions or areas of the body. For example, vascular surgeons treat problems arising in the blood vessels, cardiac surgeons perform open surgeries on the heart, orthopedic surgeons treat the joints and bones, and neurosurgeons treat brain and spinal cord diseases.
University Of Utah Hospital General Surgery 30 N 1900 E Ste 3B110, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132
Dr. Eric Volckmann is the Director of the University of Utah Health Care Bariatric Surgery Program at University Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dr. Volckmann specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Dr. Volckmann received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He then continued on to his residency in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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Utah Weight Loss Surgery
Below, you will find our curated list of the best bariatric surgeons in Utah. Additionally, you may consider narrowing your search to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Our Selection Criteria:
Education
We value candidates with the best education and accreditations.
Experience
Extensive experience in general and bariatric surgery is a must.
Empathy
We look for candidates with the empathy and professionalism required to guide patients through their weight loss journey.
Bariatric Surgery FAQs
Intensive physical activity should be avoided during the recovery period, which typically lasts between 2-6 weeks. It is important to consult your doctor before beginning any workout routines.
The cost of bariatric surgery will vary greatly depending on factors such as insurance coverage and patient location, as well as the exact procedure involved. Click here to learn more about the cost of bariatric surgery in Utah.