Bariatric Surgery

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A referral is required for all new patient appointments to ensure the patient is eligible for bariatric surgery. To be considered for weight-loss surgery, you must have one of the following:

  • A body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
  • A body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 40 plus an obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea

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Bariatric Surgery Locations

Bariatric Surgery Providers

Tarin Worrest MD Tarin Worrest MD
General Surgery
Missoula, MT
Accepts New Patients
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Overview

Obesity is a chronic disorder that can lead to other health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obstructive sleep apnea and some cancers. Due to evolution, our bodies are wired to protect weight and there is also a strong genetic predisposition to the development of obesity which is why obesity can be difficult to treat. When other medically supervised methods have failed, weight-loss surgery can offer an effective way to lose weight and keep it off.