Our Process
Providing a comprehensive weight loss surgery program.
Surgical Bariatrics Northwest, located in Idaho, takes a holistic approach to patient care before, during and after your weight loss surgery. Our patients are individually prepared for surgery by a team of healthcare specialists from the disciplines of bariatric medicine, mental health, physical therapy, and dietary science. Weight loss surgery is performed by a board certified general surgeon who has advanced specialized training in laparoscopic surgical techniques and is a bariatric medical specialist. Professionally directed after-care support groups help our patients stay on track and achieve optimal weight loss results. Our goal is to help you live healthier, lighter and longer!
Our Weight Loss Surgery Mission
At Surgical Bariatrics Northwest we have developed a comprehensive program for treatment of morbid obesity which:
A. Recognizes that this is a disease with genetic basis and behavioral influences.
B. Engages the disciplines of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, dietetics, and exercise physiology.
C. Adheres to the published guidelines of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the National Institutes of Health in regards to treatment of the disease. Our surgeons maintain membership in good standing with these organizations.
D. Provides long-term patient follow-up.
E. Maintains a relationship with other nationally recognized programs and is able to achieve equivalent outcome data with respect to efficacy, morbidity, and mortality.
If you would like to begin your weight loss surgery journey with a dedicated caring team, attend one of our free educational seminars and get started!
We serve many patients in all different locations:
Idaho, Spokane- Washington, Tri-cities- Washington, Montana, Alaska