Bariatric Surgery Center

Virginia Mason has been a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence since 2006. This mark of distinction means that we provide the highest quality care and best outcomes for weight loss, including evaluation, surgery, and post-operative management. Managing your weight can be a lifelong journey. Obesity is a serious health threat. If you've struggled with extra pounds, we can help you see what may be underlying factors and support you in choosing steps to reach your ideal weight.

Virginia Mason has been accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program

Central to these efforts is the Bariatric Surgery team, including Director Jeff Hunter, MD, Lily Chang, MD, and Mohan Mallipeddi, MD. The team works closely with the Virginia Mason Weight Loss Center to manage the serious health threat of obesity. Watch Dr. Jeff Hunter and patient Derek Stansbury discuss bariatric surgery on King 5 New Day Northwest.

The Bariatric Center of Excellence offers multiple options of bariatric surgery in Seattle, Federal Way and Lynnwood. You can reach the bariatric surgery team by calling (206) 341-1997 or toll-free at (800) 354-9527, ext. 11997.