Weight loss surgery

Recognized for excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, Allina’s Bariatric Centers help patients achieve significant weight loss, which can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Allina Bariatric Centers and Surgeons

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota

United Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota

Unity Hospital, Fridley, Minnesota

What makes us special is choice - choice of procedure, surgeon and location. Our surgeons have performed more 5,500 procedures with a focus on treating you as a whole person and helping you live life to the fullest.

Surgeons at Abbott Northwestern Hospital:

Edmund Chute, MD

Raymond Drew, MD

Sayeed Ikramuddin, MD

Daniel Leslie, MD

Michael Schwartz, MD

Surgeons at United Hospital:

Peter Kelly, MD

William Rupp, MD

Surgeons at Unity Hospital:

Jeffrey Baker, MD

Jonathan Gipson, MD

Frederick Johnson, MD

Laura July, MD

In the News

Allina surgeon explains weight loss surgery
Laura July, MD, bariatric surgeon, explains who can benefit from weight loss surgery, the different kinds of bariatric procedures and more. See the interview on kstp.com...

Save the Date

The Weight Loss Journey
Explore issues encountered by clinical providers and patients and celebrate the positive difference weight loss surgery has made in many lives during this conference on Saturday, November 13...

Surgical Options

Open or laparoscopic surgery

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Gastric banding (Lap-Band® or Realize Band™ surgery)

Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch

Sleeve gastrectomy

Vertical banded gastroplasty

Eligibility

Bariatric surgery requirements

Health insurance

Classes

Introduction to Gastric Bypass and/or LAP-Band® Surgery - Unity Hospital

Weight Loss Surgery Information Meeting - United Hospital

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar - Ikramuddin, Leslie and Kellogg

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar - Chute, Drew and Schwartz