Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management

Do you find that traditional diets and exercise alone haven't given you the lasting results you desire? Your weight loss journey begins. An expert team supports and guides you as you embark on a more fulfilling, healthier life at our Center for Weight Management in the Seattle and Tacoma area. From nutrition counseling to the latest bariatric surgeries, we have the services to design a care plan as unique as you are.

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we hear you, and we're here to offer solutions. Our Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management program in the Tacoma/Seattle area is designed to empower you to achieve sustainable weight loss and a healthier, more fulfilling life.

At our comprehensive Center for Weight Management, you’ll find: 

Specialized and comprehensive support: Your care team is by your side and supports you every step of the way. Your personalized weight loss team provides–

• Expert medical guidance: Learn directly from a doctor specializing in weight loss and management who will guide you through the full spectrum of treatment options to help you reach your goals. 
  
  
• Dedicated nutritional support: You have access to nutritional sessions to learn from our team of dietitians. They'll provide personalized guidance on long-term effective weight loss strategies, improve health, teach longevity through food choices and help manage any medication side effects.
  
  
• Comprehensive health support: Receive support for managing existing health conditions, such as diabetes, sleep apnea or high cortisol, as part of your overall weight management journey.
   
• Support groups and community: Connect with others through our virtual support groups and pre-surgery prep classes (with in-person options available at some locations). Family members and caregivers are welcome to attend.
   
• Specialized body composition analysis: Monitor your progress with advanced body composition testing. This unique technology provides in-depth insights into your muscle mass and fat, helping us accurately track your body changes and optimize your treatment plan.
  
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Convenient virtual care: We make it easy to get started. Our weight management providers are at locations throughout the Puget Sound. We offer online assessments, education and virtual consultations so you can get advice from the comfort and privacy of home.

Minimally invasive surgeries: We perform bariatric and weight loss surgery using minimally invasive techniques — using much smaller incisions than traditional weight loss surgery. This approach helps you recover faster with less pain.

Extensive training, high volumes, outstanding outcomes: Our nationally recognized bariatric surgery program performs the most bariatric surgeries in the Pacific Northwest. Your care is in safe hands with our experienced surgeons, many specializing in advanced robotic procedures and holding extensive training in weight loss surgery, gastroenterology and endoscopy. Meet our skilled team.

Trusted health care leader: Our weight management clinics are backed by the resources and capabilities of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, one of the leading health systems in the Pacific Northwest. With award-winning hospitals and some of the nation’s top specialists, we have a longstanding track record of providing exceptional care.

National accreditation: The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) accredits all our bariatric hospitals. This recognition means we excel in key areas including patient safety, expertise, training, surgical volume and follow-up care.
 

Medical weight loss is a non-surgical approach to losing weight. It may be right for people who haven’t been able to lose weight with diet and exercise but aren’t ready for surgery. Experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and registered dietitians provide individualized plans and ongoing care. We offer lifestyle coaching, nutrition counseling, medication, and endoscopic treatments. Learn more about your options for medical weight loss.

Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, can help you lose weight to achieve better health and improve medical conditions related to obesity, such as diabetes, heart disease, and many other conditions. 

Our bariatric surgeons have extensive experience performing a range of weight loss procedures, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. We use minimally invasive techniques to help you recover faster. 

Learn more about your options for bariatric weight loss surgery and find out if you’re a candidate.

We invite you to take the next step to find out more about your bariatric surgery and weight loss options.