Jonathan Schoen Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS and Medical Director

____________________________________________________________________ Dr. Jonathan Schoen, Bariatric Surgeon Jonathan Schoen, MD, FACS is board-certified and the Medical Director of the University of Colorado Hospital - Surgical Weight Loss Center. He was instrumental in creating and developing the bariatric surgery program. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado Hospital and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Schoen attended Colgate University where he earned a B.A. in biology and attended Touro College School of Health Sciences receiving an M.A. in biomedical sciences. Dr. Schoen traveled to Technion, Israel where he earned his medical degree at the Institute of Technology. He then completed his residency and internship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Schoen is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the founding President of the ASMBS Colorado chapter. He is also a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Denver Academy of Surgery, Southwestern Surgical Congress, and the Colorado Chapter of the American College of Surgery. As an award-winning surgeon, Dr. Schoen is involved in research studies, authored numerous abstracts, articles, and book chapters. He has lectured and presented around the world, and his expertise has been sought out by news and media outlets. Dr. Schoen has volunteered his surgical skills to International Surgical Missions in the Philippines, Ecuador, and Guatemala. Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Schoen It is rewarding to be part of our multidisciplinary bariatric program. From working with weight loss surgery patients, I understand that obesity is a chronic lifelong disease. I focus on excellent outcomes, compassionate care, and respect my patients' weight loss goals. -Dr. Schoen Dr. Schoen specializes in minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgery. He expertly performs weight loss surgery procedures including the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Lap-Band Adjustable Gastric Banding, and weight loss surgery revisions. Also, he is known for his experience in treating patients that have regained weight after having weight loss surgery. For patients that do not qualify for surgery or prefer not to undergo surgery, several non-surgical procedures are available including Intragastric Balloons, Aspiration Therapy, Endoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Endoscopic Gastric Bypass Revision, and Endoscopic Management of Surgical Complications. Bariatric Surgery in Colorado With Dr. Schoen and his team, you can expect exceptional patient care. They are committed to providing lifelong support and continued education including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, personal training sessions, psychological services, support groups, and exercise classes. If you are ready to learn if weight loss surgery is right for you, join us at one of our many free seminars: Weight Loss Options at UCH; Is Surgery for Me? You can contact us online or give us a call at 720-848-2070. We look forward to meeting you and partnering with you in your good health!