Experts in Bariatric and Metabolic Disorders
Bariatric surgery, and the lifestyle changes required to achieve your desired outcome, requires a serious commitment on your part. But your commitment also comes with a promise from the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center to do everything we can to help you succeed. Stanford's Bariatric Surgery Center is the first Center of Excellence in Northern California to achieve Level 1A certification by the American College of Surgeons.
Our Doctors
Advanced Practice Provider
Care and Treatment of Bariatric and Metabolic Disorders
(Not all services available at all locations.)
Awards and Distinctions
The Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Center has received several awards for our surgical excellence and overall care of our patients. We are proud of these achievements.
Learn more about the prestigious awards and certifications that make our BMI Center the region’s most comprehensive choice for bariatric surgery and medical weight loss:
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers experience lower complications, and better outcomes than that of non-accredited facilities.
Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery
Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery
This quality designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield signifies the BMI Center delivers high-quality bariatric care that leads to better outcomes for patients. The Blue Distinction® program evaluates facilities for clinical quality and physician expertise. We must periodically undergo re-evaluation to maintain our Blue Distinction® certification.
Optum™ Centers of Excellence
Optum™ Centers of Excellence
The Optum™ Centers of Excellence designation indicates we meet a high standard of quality in our field. Optum™ evaluated the BMI Center on several factors, including our commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to weight loss. This certification also assessed our patient outcomes in relation to the volume of bariatric surgeries we perform.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the largest society for this specialty in the world. ASMBS represents over 4000 health care professionals including surgeons, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and dieticians from over 40 countries.
The vision of the Society is to improve public health and well being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. Founded in 1983, foremost American surgeons have formed the society’s leadership and have established an excellent organization with educational and support programs for surgeons and integrated health professionals. The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of metabolic and bariatric surgery by continually improving the quality and safety of care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases by:
- Advancing the science of metabolic and bariatric surgery and increase public understanding of obesity.
- Fostering collaboration between health professionals on obesity and related diseases.
- Providing leadership in metabolic and bariatric surgery the multidisciplinary management of obesity.
- Advocating for health care policy that ensures patient access to prevention and treatment of obesity.
- Serving the educational needs of our members, the public and other professionals.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
For Patients
A referral from your primary care doctor is required.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Bariatric surgery requirements include:
- Proof of six months supervised attempts at weight loss with documented weights
- Psychological evaluation
- Upper endoscopy
- Meet with a nutritionist before and after surgery
- Diagnostic tests completed within six months prior to surgery
Bring or mail ahead of time the results of your diagnostic tests, your completed Patient Questionnaire and Food Diary. You can also receive a copies of forms from our New Patient Coordinator at 650-736-7102.
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Call us to make an appointment
650-736-5800
For Referring Physicians
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
To request an appointment with one of our bariatric specialists, call:
Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss in Palo Alto: 650-736-5800
Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss at ValleyCare: 925-416-6720