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Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery for the morbidly obese patient which is defined as being 100 pounds or more above your ideal body weight or a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 (BMI Chart).  Procedures performed for bariatric surgery include the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass and Gastric Banding.  Many of these procedures are performed laparoscopically.  This specialty area is staffed by three surgeons. 

If you are interested in bariatric surgery, please contact our bariatric surgery information request line at 402-559-9500.  You will also be required to attend an informational session before setting up an initial evaluation appointment.  The information sessions are held every 3rd Monday from 6-7 pm of each month in the Ground Floor of the Storz Pavilion Rms 1-4 at Clarkson Hospital (directions).   

There is also our New Life support group for those who have undergone bariatric surgery and this is held from 6-7 pm on the 1st Monday of each month in Rms 1-4 of the Lower Storz Pavilion at Clarkson Hospital. 

The surgeons and physician assistant see potential patients for evaluations in the UNMC Physician's Surgery clinic located on 5th floor of the Durham Outpatient Center. 

Directions to UNMC Physician's Surgery Clinic 

Required Information Session Details

Informational/Education Packet

A New Life:  The Obesity Support Group at UNMC

Message Board

Initial Information Request:  Call the Bariatric Surgery Voicemail Line to request an informational packet at (402) 559-9500 or via e-mail at bariatricsurgery@unmc.edu 

Follow-Up Appointments (Surgery Clinic):  (402) 559-4017 

Administrative Offices:  
Sue Wisnieski  (Bariatric Coordinator & Dr. McBride) (402)559-5508
Stacy Putney (Dr. Oleynikov/Emily Rossman)  (402)559-4581

Bariatric Surgery Nurse Coordinators:
Melissa Monzu, RN (Dr. McBride)  (402) 559-8993
Rob Bayer, RN (Dr. Oleynikov)   (402) 559-8989