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Weight Loss

Our specialists are here to help you lose weight, maintain your weight loss and improve your health. We offer classes, support and counseling, medically supervised weight loss services and bariatric surgery. 

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Why Choose Sutter?

Maintaining a healthy weight can be difficult, but we’re here to help. We offer practical tips, support and guidance to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and enjoy a healthy relationship with food. You’ll find weight management programs with classes, medically supervised plans, and dietary and nutrition support. Our comprehensive bariatric surgery options include minimally invasive procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and LAP-BAND® surgery. 

With encouragement from obesity treatment specialists and support groups, you’ll benefit physically and mentally from good nutrition and exercise. Our weight loss programs and surgery centers have earned national recognition, including Gold Standard awards from Health Management Resources and multiple Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® designations from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. 

By the Numbers

30+

Sutter Doctors

specialize in bariatric surgery and medical weight management.

48

Locations

mean you’ll find weight management care close to home.

7

Comprehensive Bariatric Centers

designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

15

Classes and Support Groups

provide support before and after bariatric surgery and weight loss.

Need a Referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at 888-834-1788.

Awards and Accreditations

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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Multi-Year Recognition
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
5 Sutter hospitals received multi-year recognition as Blue Plus Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery
Aetna Health Networks
3 (Sutter) hospitals received multi-year recognition as Institute of Quality in Bariatric Surgery awarded
Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care and The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
CPMC: Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery awarded
Optum Health Networks
3 (Sutter) hospitals received multi-year recognition as Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery awarded
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Multi-Year Recognition
Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery
View All Awards and Accreditations
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Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for You?

Join our experienced care team for a free Bariatric Surgery Information Session to get the facts you need. We’ll walk you through the different procedures, insurance eligibility and what to expect every step of the way. With sessions hosted throughout Northern California, you can find the support you need close to home.

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