Bariatric Surgery Services

Take control of your weight loss journey

Our approach to bariatric surgery

Your weight significantly influences your life. It can initiate positive or negative health changes and affect the simplest of actions like walking and breathing.

If you consistently struggle with your weight, we’re here to guide you to a healthier, more confident future. You deserve personalized care.

Our expert team offers a range of options, including the latest minimally invasive procedures. Your treatment is tailored to your specific needs.

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Conditions we treat

We provide diagnosis and treatment of:

obesity
weight management needs

Tests and treatments

We offer a complete range of surgeries, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery using the daVinci® Surgical System and flexible endoscopy.

sleeve gastrectomy
gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass)
single anastomosis duodenal switch (SADI-S)
traditional duodenal switch (DS)
revisional bariatric surgery for weight regain and other complications
minimally invasive reflux surgery
minimally invasive foregut surgery (hiatal, gastroparesis, gastric outlet obstruction)
gallbladder
hernia repairs
other general surgical procedures
endoscopic procedures

Meet our experts

Comprehensive surgical care lead by male and female bariatric surgeons, supported by a compassionate team of specialists.

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Why choose WellSpan for bariatric surgery?

When considering bariatric surgery, finding a team you trust is essential. From your first consult to post-op care, we'll be by your side, helping you achieve your weight loss goals with medical expertise and unwavering support. non-surgical

Tailored treatment options

We understand that weight loss isn't one-size-fits-all. Our team members are experts in many surgical approaches, including the latest minimally invasive options for gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.

Close to home

Distant travel is a burden when multiple visits and surgery are involved. We keep you close to home with offices in Lancaster, Lebanon, Franklin, and York counties.

Accredited across the board

Our entire program is an accredited bariatric center through the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Support beyond procedures

We support you on your journey with complete care, not just surgery. We offer a variety of free information resources, available experts and non-surgical weight management if you're not quite ready for surgery.

Minimally invasive precision with da Vinci

For those who qualify, we can perform minimally invasive bariatric surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System for a faster, simpler recovery.

PATIENT STORY

Meet Nicky

"My life changed a lot the year I had surgery, some of it related to the surgery, and some of it not. However, surgery and losing weight allowed me to gain the confidence and stamina to face those heavy situations – divorce, a move, job loss – with my head held high. Surgery allowed me to find who I was again, to find the inner strength I didn’t know I had, and to finally become the person I’ve always wanted to be."
- Nicky

Date of Surgery: June 2018
Type of Surgery: vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Weight Loss: 235 lbs

Start your journey today

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Obesity is the gravest public health crisis we face. It affects every aspect of a person's life, from their health to their social interaction. As a bariatric surgeon, it is my deepest desire to help these people with obesity gain control.

Faiz Shariff, MD

Bariatric Surgeon

Awards and recognitions

BARIATRIC SURGERY

Comprehensive Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program is overseen by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital went through a rigorous review of the practices and care to earn the distinction.