Lap Band Surgery Centers and Doctors in Minneapolis, MN

Lap Band Surgery at Minneapolis Bariatric Surgeons in Minneapolis, MN

The surgeons of Minneapolis Bariatric Surgeons practice in Minneapolis, MN, describe themselves as sympathetic to the illness of obesity. Their practice aims to offer acceptance, understanding, compassion, technical excellence, and an environment designed to help patients achieve improved health and well-being. The center offers the lap band and gastric bypass procedures as surgical weight-loss options.

Dr. Michael L. Schwartz

Medical Director Dr. Schwartz is a successful lap band patient turned physician who has performed over 2,000 bariatric operations. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, where he graduated with high honors. He completed his residency in surgery at University of Minnesota Hospitals and went on to serve in the Army as a chief of general surgery at Ft. Lee, Virginia. He began the bariatric surgery program at the Minneapolis VA Med Center in 1978 and soon after entered private practice. Throughout his career, he has continued training other physicians through instructor positions, most recently as the director of surgical education at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Find Minneapolis Bariatric Surgeons online at www.mplsbariatric.com or call 612-338-1100 to schedule a free consultation. Visit the clinic at 913 East 26th Street, Suite 306, Minneapolis MN 55407.

Lap Band Surgery at Baker Bariatrics in Minneapolis, MN

Claiming they are “second to none” in the field of bariatric surgery, Baker Bariatrics, near Minneapolis, MN, offers state-of-the-art care for the obese patient.  In conjunction with Unity Hospital's Bariatric Center, Baker Bariatrics provides a comprehensive weight-loss and surgical program that is recognized nationally as a “Bariatric Center of Excellence.”

The center offers the weight-loss procedures of adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and the gastric sleeve.

Baker Bariatrics follows a proven process for patients that are candidates for weight-loss surgery. Patient begin with an introductory meeting to glean an overview of the surgical process, complete with a surgeon Q & A. Next comes a meeting with the bariatric nurse clinician for logistics on insurance and health history information. Following surgery clearance, patients will undergo psychological, nutritional, and fitness evaluations to best prepare for surgery.

Dr. Jeffrey Baker

Not surprisingly, Dr. Jeffrey Baker is the founder and Medical Director of Baker Bariatrics, LLC. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Baker completed his residency training in general surgery and trauma surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center. He has performed over 900 operations laparoscopically and is now sought out by other surgeons to train in the specialty sleeve procedure. Dr. Baker is also nationally published both in minimally invasive and in general surgery, having contributed to determining the scientific basis of why patients might have less pain following laparoscopic operations. His awards include the following:

• Centers of Excellence, Surgeon – American Society of Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Review Corporation
• Melvin P. Bubrick, MD, Surgical Resident Teaching Award
• Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education Award – Rural Physician Associate Program

His credentials include these:

• Diplomat, American College of Surgeons
• Member, American Society for Bariatric Surgery
• Member, Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
• Member, American Medical Association
• Member, Minnesota Medical Association
• Member, Hitchcock Surgical Society, Hennepin County Medical Center

Find Dr. Baker and his staff online at www.bakerbariatrics.com. Call 763-236-2180 or email office@BakerBariatrics.com for more information. Baker Bariatrics is located at 500 Osborne Road Northeast in Fridley, MN 55432.