a bariatric surgeon
That is a simplistic answer. At this point, many types of doctors are doing the surgery, simply because they can get insurance money to do them. I think this is one of the reasons there are so many deaths and complications from this type of surgery - too many surgeons who are not licensed in bariatrics trying to do this.
May I just say that if you are considering this type of surgery, try EVERYTHING else first. Does anyone else find it repulsive that doctors will deny or put off needed surgeries on overweight people for almost any other thing, but are more than willing to cut them open in the name of losing weight. I think they just fear lawsuits. But, if they have the skills and means to do bariatric surgery, then they should apply the same knowledge to their overweight patient's other needs as well.
(And I speak from experience - I was denied a much-needed hysterectomy 6 years ago because of my weight, but the same doctor brought me a load of paperwork on bariatric surgery, telling me to get that surgery first, then come get my hysterectomy. Never mind all the health issues that the neglected hyst has caused - they just brushed me off. It is time overweight people start demanding more in-depth health care that is given to people of "normal" weight.)
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There are a lot. Here is one. Southeast Bariatrics�?? 2300 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC�?? - (704) 347-4144
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