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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

Todd Andrew Kellogg, MD

Daniel Leslie, MD

Michael Schwartz, MD

Surgeons at United Hospital:

Peter Kelly, MD

William Rupp, MD

Surgeons at Unity Hospital:

Jeffrey Baker, MD

Frederick Johnson, MD

Patient Stories

Less to love
Pat and Ann LaCourse have spent most of their married lives taking care of others. Now, they are taking care of themselves. They have lost a combined 265 pounds after having Roux-en-Y gastric bypass weight-loss surgery at Unity Hospital. Read Pat and Ann's story...

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