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When a healthy diet and exercise aren’t helping you meet your weight loss goals, a bariatric procedure might be an option for you. We offer:

  • A complete  surgical weight loss program serving the greater Modesto community
  • Advanced surgical procedures, including roux-en-y gastric bypass, DS (duodenal switch) and gastric sleeve
  • Trained physicians, nurses and caregivers who can help you through your diagnosis, surgery and post-operative care

Interested in getting healthier and losing weight fast? The surgical weight loss program at Doctors Medical Center of Modesto offers surgical solutions for people fighting to lose weight. Obesity could be causing you harm in more ways than one. It may be directly linked to a wide range of health conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, infertility and osteoarthritis.

Need help finding a bariatric surgeon?

A variety of treatment options

We specialize in roux-en-y, gastric bypass, DS (duodenal switch) and gastric sleeve procedures to help you get and keep the weight off. The weight loss team provides the needed resources to empower our patients to finally take control of their weight and give them the gift of better health.

Successful weight loss surgeries depend on a patient’s longstanding post-surgery commitment to eat healthy and live actively. If you are looking to have a weight loss procedure in Modesto and want to learn more about your treatment option, attend a free seminar for more information.  Or call (877) 946-3604 to a find a doctor today.  The physicians at Doctors Medical Center can determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. 

Weight loss surgery is generally designed for those with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is also FDA-approved for weight loss surgery in people with a BMI of 30 to 35 who have at least one obesity-related condition. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery.

All Bariatric Services

Find a Bariatric Surgeon

Find a bariatric surgeon from Doctors Medical Center of Modesto in Modesto, CA

Bariatric Classes & Events

Register online for upcoming seminars about the surgical weight loss program at Doctors Medical Center.

Preparation for Bariatric Surgery

Be prepared for the day of your weight loss surgery.

Bariatric Patient Navigator

Patient navigators are here to help our patients, their families and caregivers maneuver their healthcare journey and ov...

BMI Calculator

Body Mass Index (BMI) may be a helpful indicator for body fat, based on a height/weight ratio.

Bariatric Healthy Living

Doctors Medical Center Modesto provides helpful bariatric health articles and tips to keep you in the know on trending t...

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Are you a Candidate?

Find out if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Take weight loss surgery assessment

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