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

Jonathan Gipson, MD

Frederick Johnson, MD

Laura July, MD

Patient Story

Janelle's journey
I have learned in the 30 years since my surgery that nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. Compliments are a part of my life now. Read Janelle'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