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Best Bariatric Surgeons in Las Vegas, Nevada

Best Bariatric Surgeons in Las Vegas, NV

Below are the best bariatric surgeons serving the greater Las Vegas, NV. Find the best bariatric surgeons in Las Vegas, NV.

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Dr. Bernie Hanna, MD

Dr. Hanna, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, general surgeon and a bariatric surgery specialist with more than 20 years of extensive surgical experience in several types of weight-loss surgeries. He is an expert in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Esophageal surgeries, Gallbladder removal, and Hernia surgeries. Dr. Bernie Hanna obtained his Medical Degree from Howard University Medical School. He also completed his Surgical Residency from the same University. He trained with Dr. Ninh Nguyen for Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery in Irvine, California and an Echocardiography Preceptorship at the V.A. Hospital in Miami, Florida.
7220 S Cimarron Rd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89113, USA
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Dr. Shawn Tsuda, MD

Dr. Tsuda, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, general surgeon with more than 18 years of surgical experience in the treatment of morbid obesity, reflux, hernias, and other gastrointestinal diseases. His area of expertise includes -Gastric Sleeve, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND revisions, Foregut surgery, Ventral / Inguinal Hernia surgery & repairs, and flexible Endoscopy. Dr. Shawn Tsuda complete his Medical Degree from the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. He completed his Surgical Residency from the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, Las Vegas. For his Fellowship Training in minimally invasive and Bariatric surgery, he went to Harvard Medical School.
5950 S Durango Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
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Dr. Darren Soong, MD

Dr. Soong, FASMBS is a board-certified, general surgery specialist with more than 30 years of surgical experience. Apart from his skill to perform bariatric surgeries, he has expertise in various general surgeries – trauma surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgeries, burn surgery, oncologic surgeries, advance wound care, and peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Darren Soong did his schooling from University Of Hawaii and internship from University Medical Center.
2850 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052
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Dr. Tom Umbach, MD

Dr. Umbach, MD, FACS, is a board-certified, nationally recognized general surgeon with more than 18 years of surgical experience. He has helped thousands of patients with obesity-related health conditions. Dr. Tom Umbach completed his Medical Degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Thereafter, he went to Kaiser Permanente, Los Angles Medical Center to do his Surgical Residency. He did his Fellowship Training from the University of Southern California.
7385 S Pecos Road, Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89120
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Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, MD

Dr. Ahmed is a board-certified doctor for bariatric surgery, critical care surgery, and Internal medicine, with more than 24 years of experience. He is skilled in general surgery, minimally invasive surgical procedures, bariatric surgery, & medicine, as well as laparoscopic surgery and critical care surgeries. Dr. Mustafa Ahmed got his Medical Degree from Ohio State University, Ohio. He completed his General Surgery Residency from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He did two Fellowship Training – one in Critical Surgical Care and another in Bariatric Surgery from Medical Center of Central Georgia and Northwest Hospital.
2990 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Suite 100 C, Henderson, NV 89052
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Dr. Matthew Apel, MD

Dr. Apel, MD, FACS, is a board-certified doctor for general surgery with more than 10 years of experience. He is a certified Robotic da Vinci Surgical System as a Console surgeon. He area of expertise include – Paraoesophageal Hernia repair and advanced bariatric surgical procedures. Dr. Matthew Apel did his Medical Degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and thereafter completed his Surgical Residency from the University of Arizona. He stayed with the University further to pursue Fellowship Training in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery.
7385 S Pecos Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is bariatric surgery expensive? 

While bariatric surgery can be expensive, the exact cost will depend on numerous factors such as insurance coverage, patient location, and the exact procedure. For more information about the cost of bariatric surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada, click here.

Will insurance cover bariatric surgery?

This will vary depending on your insurance provider. It’s a good idea to contact your provider before moving forward with any decisions.

How long will it take to see results? 

Patients typically report seeing noticeable weight loss within the first year after surgery.

What is revisional bariatric surgery?

Revisional bariatric surgery is a secondary procedure that may need to be performed if patients experience insufficient weight loss.