Bernita Berntsen Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. Bernita Berntsen, Bariatric Surgeon Bernita Berntsen, MD, FACS, FASMBS is an experienced general and bariatric surgeon practicing at The University of Kansas Physicians Topeka General, Vascular & Bariatric Surgery Center located in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Pittsburg State University and earned her medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine where she also completed her residency. She enhanced her educational studies by receiving advanced training in gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery, and bariatric surgery. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Bariatric Surgery Division at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Berntsen is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Topeka, Kansas area, including Community Healthcare System-Onaga and St. Francis Health-Topeka. Board-certified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), Dr. Berntsen specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a fellow of The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). She is also a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Berntsen I enjoy the challenge and reward of helping people overcome diseases through surgical care. I treat each of my patients with the level of care I’d want for my own family. -Dr. Bernita Berntsen Dr. Berntsen is highly-skilled in all aspects of bariatric and general surgery. She is known as a dedicated researcher, educator, and caregiver. Dr. Berntsen is committed to supporting her patients by providing them with information and continued support, and believes strongly in the importance of excellence in aftercare. Her patients hold her in high regard for her superior surgical skills and attention to providing high-quality care with compassion and a commitment to patient safety. Dr. Berntsen routinely performs weight loss surgery procedures that include the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Duodenal Switch (DS), Lap-Band, weight loss surgery revisions. Bariatric Surgery in 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. We’re looking forward to helping you transform your life with long-term weight loss!