Bariatric surgery can be a way to improve health for people who have obesity and have not had success with other weight loss methods. The Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery, with locations in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., offers a comprehensive approach to surgical weight loss. Our multispecialty team of bariatric surgeons, dietitians, psychologists and nurse navigators supports each patient before, during and after surgery.
Get Started with Bariatric Surgery
To get started, choose your preferred surgery location and follow the steps, which include attending an information session and filling out a health history questionnaire. Both locations offer the same Johns Hopkins quality of care, have equally experienced teams and private patient rooms specially equipped for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (Baltimore, Maryland)
MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center with Adult and Adolescent Qualifications
Sibley Memorial Hospital (Washington, D.C.)
MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center with Adult Qualifications
Services and Procedures
Our surgeons are skilled in various weight loss procedures, and our program includes several services to support patients before and after the procedure.
Bariatric Procedures
All our surgeries are minimally invasive (laparoscopic) through tiny incisions; many are performed with a da Vinci robot. Availability of some procedures may differ by location.
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Mini gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic single anastomosis duodenal ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-s), also known as loop duodenal switch
- Laparoscopic roux-en-Y duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion
- Revision of previous bariatric surgery, including management or removal of the gastric band, conversion of a sleeve gastrectomy to a gastric bypass or SADI-s (loop duodenal switch)
Support Services
We don’t just perform surgeries — our compassionate team will help you navigate the entire weight loss journey, guide you through insurance requirements and help set you up for success with ongoing support and education. Our services include:
- Nutrition counseling and classes with bariatric dietitians
- Support groups
- Psychological evaluations and mental health care
- Patient education
- Assistance with appointments and coordination of care
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Bariatric Surgery
Expert Surgical Care
Our surgeons are experts in bariatric procedures, with many years of experience and a long list of grateful patients. Both care locations are accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).
Comprehensive Approach
Our goal is to help you get healthy — not just lose weight. Our team will help you build healthy habits in nutrition, exercise and other areas.
Ongoing Support
We will guide you through each step of the process, answering questions, coordinating appointments and solving problems along the way.
Patient Perspectives
Our bariatric surgery and weight loss team has helped many patients who have struggled with weight loss. Hear from our patients about how our program has created positive change in their lives.
