About Us
We are working to support efforts to slow the COVID 19 pandemic. For everyone's safety, we are not doing the monthly face to face seminars but in efforts to continue providing education, the online seminar is available 24/7: Online seminar
We currently offer new patient visits and clinic follow-up visits via telemedicine. Please call 785-232-0444 with any questions.
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The University of Kansas Physicians Topeka
General, Vascular & Bariatric Surgery Center
Our team at The University of Kansas Physicians Topeka General, Vascular & Bariatric Surgery Center is dedicated to providing you with the very best of patient care. Our commitment to you is with our surgical and non-surgical programs, we have designed our programs to ensure the best possible outcome for your health and wellness. Having performed more than 3,000 weight loss surgical procedures, we are the most experienced bariatric team in the region. We are proud to be a designated Bariatric Center of Excellence by CIGNA and recognized as an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
Specializing in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, our five top bariatric surgeons are board-certified in general surgery and are fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society from Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Weight Loss Surgery and Medical Weight Loss in Kansas
Our commitment to the fight against obesity is at the forefront of our practice. In addition to offering weight loss surgery, we offer non-surgical options with a multidisciplinary team that includes a medical weight loss expert, dietitians, nurses and other professionals with expertise in caring for patients throughout their weight loss journey. Our goal is to give you the tools and help you need to achieve health and wellness.
Every individual is different and there is no “one size fits all” procedure. Our experienced specialists offer all of the most current, minimally invasive bariatric surgery options, will provide guidance on the best fit for you to achieve optimal results. We will work closely with you to determine the best weight loss option for you both surgical or non-surgical.
Our bariatric surgeons expertly perform weight loss surgery procedures of the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Gastric banding, Biliopancreatic diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS), and revisional bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery in Topeka, Kansas
At The University of Kansas Physicians Topeka General, Vascular & Bariatric Surgery Center we are dedicated to helping you reach your weight loss goals. Making the choice to undergo weight loss surgery is an important decision. We are committed to ensuring your weight loss success with education, support and expert care with our team caring for patients before, during and after bariatric surgery.
The first step to joining our bariatric surgery program is to attend one of our free weight loss surgery seminars at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus or our online seminar to learn about bariatric surgery in a safe, compassionate environment. For more information, give us a call to speak to a caring professional team member.