Our Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program has a proven record of helping patients lose weight and get relief from the maladies often suffered with obesity – diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, infertility and joint pain.
We’ve been 5-star rated two years in a row, recognized as one of the top five bariatric programs in the state and nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence by both the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Surgical Review Corporation. What that means for you is you can have confidence in expert care, the highest-level technology and amenities focused on optimum care for bariatric patients.
Because we know each patient is an individual with different needs, we offer a variety of weight-loss surgeries from gastric bypass, Roux en Y, Lap Band, gastric sleeve to bariatric revisions. Our surgical team – Drs. Kelvin Higa, Keith Boone and Saber Ghiassi – has performed over 9,000 surgeries with nearly 50 years of combined surgical experience, 30 of which have been dedicated to bariatric surgery.
While our accolades speak loud, our patient success stories speak even louder. Our center of bariatric expertise has helped hundreds of people across the nation rediscover their lives. Lives full of renewed health.
Most of our patients are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight and classified as morbidly obese, but those with a body mass index (BMI) of 35-40 who also have serious health conditions because of their weight may also be a candidate for surgery. Don’t feel you are alone. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight or obese and struggle with diets. Bariatric surgery helps by reducing the stomach’s capacity and/or the body’s ability to absorb what’s eaten.
If you are concerned about the health risks associated with obesity or want to learn more about weight-loss surgery, please browse through our site or make a reservation to attend one of our upcoming FREE seminars.
Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
Medical Director: Dr. Kelvin Higa
15 E. Audubon Drive
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-8197
