Take the first step toward a healthier you.
Your weight loss journey is personal—and it’s an important decision. That’s why our expert team will work with you to navigate the process from beginning to end, and choose the surgical option that fits your needs. We offer a full range of procedures in convenient locations throughout the Puget Sound. We’ve helped thousands of people achieve their goals!
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Bariatric Surgery Options
We use the most advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Benefits to you include smaller incisions, fewer complications and a quicker recovery time.
Bariatric surgery procedures include:
Expertise
Your Surgical Weight Loss Journey
After surgery, we’ll tailor your treatment for long-term success using
- Continuing education
- Follow-up care
- Nutritional counseling
- Support groups
Accreditation
Our surgeons and facilities in Federal Way and Seattle are accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. This designation, awarded to a small percentage of facilities across the nation, acknowledges our commitment to providing safe, quality and specialized care for our bariatric patients.
Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Surgery
- All our surgeons utilize minimally-invasive procedures.
- Our surgeons at St. Francis Hospital perform more robotic-assisted surgeries than any other hospital in the country.
Experience
Over the past two decades, our experienced clinicians have helped thousands of people with their weight loss goals. We consistently achieve high levels of patient satisfaction and excellent patient outcomes.
Meet Our Surgeons
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Haroon P. Anwar, MD
Federal Way
Troy Houseworth,
MD, FACS
Federal Way
David Swedler, DO
Federal Way, Gig Harbor
St. Francis Hospital
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Kevin Clive, MD, FACS, DABOM
Silverdale
Lily Chang, MD, FACS
Seattle
St. Michael Medical Center
Mohan K. Mallipeddi, MD
Lynnwood, Seattle
Shanley Deal, MD
Federal Way, Seattle
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle
(clinic locations in Federal Way, Lynnwood, Seattle)
St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way
(clinic locations in Federal Way
& Gig Harbor)
Learn more about your options by choosing a location below. Appointments available in-person or virtually.