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Weight Loss Surgery

Exercise and diet play a major role in weight and in weight loss. But many people have tried, unsuccessfully, to lose weight through diets and/or exercise; metabolism plays a major role in a person's weight as well.

For individuals in the frustrating situation of being obese, or even morbidly obese, weight loss surgery may be an option to consider. You will need to consult, of course, with a skilled physician to evaluate your personal situation and see if weight loss surgery is right for you.

For weight loss surgery, you will find there many new options. Use this page to explore possible weight loss surgery options beforehand, and then reach out to a surgeon for a pre-consultation on your weight loss surgery options. Our San Francisco-based surgeon is available for consultations and has consulted with patients seeking weight loss surgery from around Northern California (San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, etc.) and throughout the U.S.

Weight Loss Surgery Types

Patient Stories

Read Karen's weight loss story about her experience with the duodenal switch procedure.

About Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

Consult a Top Bariatric Surgeon

Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, part of the Sutter Health network, offers bariatric surgery for weight loss. Our team performs surgery at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). Procedures include gastric bypass, gastric banding with LAP-BAND^® or REALIZE^® and stomach stapling procedures. Our weight loss surgeon performs bariatric, gastroenterology and endocrine surgery on patients from San Francisco Bay Area cities including San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Oakland, Walnut Creek, and beyond.

San Francisco Weight Loss, GI & Endocrine Surgery Office:
2340 Clay Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel. 415-923-3200 Fax. 415-923-3205

Marin Weight Loss, GI & Endocrine Surgery Office
101 Rowland Way, Ste 220, Novato, CA 94595
Tel. 415-923-3200 Fax. 415-923-3205