What is a gastric sleeve?

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (also called VSG or gastric sleeve) is one of the most popular and effective current weight loss surgeries.

What if my insurance won't pay?

How much does VSG cost in the United States? It's more affordable than you might expect. You just have to find the right surgeon for you!

How can I find an affordable surgeon in the United States?

Browse this website to find some of the most affordable bariatric surgeons in the US. There are some in almost every state.

Do I have to leave the country to find an affordable surgeon?

Though many people choose to travel abroad for a less expensive surgery, there are affordable surgeons in the United States as well.

Is there a self-pay bariatric surgeon in my state?

Browse this website to find a surgeon near you, or a surgeon for a price that fits your needs.

Dr. James Dasher- High Point, NC

Name:     James Dasher, MD

Address:  601 N Elm St, High Point NC 27262

Phone:     1-855-4WTLOSS

Website:  www.highpointregional.com

Cost:       ~$30,000

Dr. Thomas Walsh- High Point, NC

Name:     Thomas R. Walsh, MD

Address:  601 N Elm St, High Point NC 27262

Phone:     1-855-4WTLOSS

Website:  www.highpointregional.com

Cost:       ~$30,000

Dr. Robert Watson- Reno, NV

Name:        Robert W. Watson II, MD

Address:    645 N Arlington Ave Ste 525, Reno NV 89503

Phone:       775-326-9152 ext. 3

Website:    www.westernbariatricinstitute.com

Cost:         $13,676

Dr. Mark Kozar- Reno, NV

Name:        Mark D. Kozar, MD

Address:    645 N Arlington Ave Ste 525, Reno NV 89503

Phone:       775-326-9152 ext. 3

Website:    www.westernbariatricinstitute.com

Cost:         $13,676

Dr. John Ganser- Reno, NV

Name:        John H. Ganser, MD

Address:    645 N Arlington Ave Ste 525, Reno NV 89503

Phone:       775-326-9152 ext. 3

Website:    www.westernbariatricinstitute.com

Cost:         $13,676

Dr. Shillingford- Boca Raton, FL

Name:        Khalil A. Shillingford, MD

Address:    9960 Central Park Blvd N Ste 235, Boca Raton FL 33428

Phone:       561-483-8840

Website:    www.gastricsleevesurgeryflorida.com

Cost:         $10,500

Dr. Hodges- Amarillo, TX

Name:       Dr. Hodges

Address:   1301 S Coulter St Ste 202, Amarillo TX 79106

Phone:       806-367-9855

Website:    www.reshapeyoutoday.com

Cost:         $11,750-$13,650

Dr. Ahad Khan- Suwanee, GA

Name:      Ahad M. Khan, MD

Address:  3890 Johns Creek Pkway, Suwanee GA 30024

Phone:      678-333-3584

Website:   www.atlantabariatriccenter.com

Price:         $11,000+

Dr. Michael Williams- Alpharetta, GA

Name:      Michael Williams, MD

Address:  5755 North Pointe Pkwy Ste 223, Alpharetta GA 30022

Phone:      770-500-3660

Website:   www.atlantabariatriccenter.com

Price:         $11,000+

Dr. William Johnson- Suwanee, GA

Name:      William H. Johnson, MD

Address:  6920 McGinnis Ferry Rd Ste 340, Suwanee GA 30024

Phone:      770-232-2911

Website:   www.atlantabariatriccenter.com

Price:         $11,000+

Dr. Christopher Hart- Suwanee, GA

Name:      Christopher J. Hart, MD

Address:  6920 McGinnis Ferry Rd Ste 340, Suwanee GA 30024

Phone:      770-232-2911

Website:   www.atlantabariatriccenter.com

Price:         $11,000+

Dr. Jeffrey Henke- Dallas, TX

Name:     Jeffrey W. Henke, MD

Address:  7777 Forest Ln C-410, Dallas TX 75230

Phone:      214-823-5000

Website:   www.wlsdocs.com

Price:        $12,500

Dr. Ziad Amr- Houston, TX

Name:         Dr. Ziad Amr

Address:      1631 North Loop West, Suite 220, Houston TX 77008

Phone:          713-426-2400

Website:       www.houstonsurgeons.net

Cost:            $7200+

Dr. Harvinderpal Singh- Tomball, TX

Name:        Dr. Harvinderpal Singh

Address:    11609 Spring Cypress Road. Unit C, Tomball TX 77377

Phone:        281-290-6300

Website:      www.nwsurgicalassociates.com

Cost:           $7200+

Dr. Jorge Leiva- Houston, TX

Name:        Dr. Jorge Leiva

Address:     1631 North Loop West, Suite 220, Houston TX 77008

Phone:         713-426-2400

Website:      www.houstonsurgeons.net

Cost:           $7200+

Dr. Ata Ahmad- Houston, TX

Name:       Dr. Ata Ahmad

Address:    11740 FM 1960 Rd West, Houston TX 77065

Phone:        281-970-8484

Website:      www.ataahmadmd.com

Cost:          $4000.00

Dr. Jaime Ponce- Chattanooga, TN

Name:       Dr. Jaime Ponce

Address:    7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 160, Chattanooga TN 37421

Phone:       866-214-4441

Website:    http://www.chattanoogabariatrics.com

Cost:          $15,999

Dr. Paresh Rajajoshiwala- San Antonio, TX

Name:        Dr. Paresh Rajajoshiwala

Address:     8038 Wurzbach Road, Suite 650B San Antonio TX 78229

Phone:        210-579-0747

Website:      http://www.mywtlosssurgeon.com

Cost:           $16,500

Dr. Charles Svendsen- St. Louis Park, MN

Name:        Dr. Charles Svendsen

Address:    3931 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park MN 55426

Phone:       952-993-3180

Website:    http://www.parknicollet.com

Cost:         $22,775

Dr. Brandon Roy- Raleigh, NC

Name:       Dr. Brandon Roy

Address:     WakeMed North Healthplex 10000 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 206, Raleigh NC 27614

Phone:        919-350-1604

Website:     http://www.wakemedphysicians.com

Cost:        $16,300 (surgery only- does not include any other services)