St. Luke's Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is a major health issue in America today. Two-thirds of all Americans are overweight or obese, and 1 in 20 is considered clinically severely obese or  “morbidly obese,” defined as being approximately 100 pounds over his or her ideal body weight (or a Body Mass Index over 40, use our online calculator to find your BMI)

Severe obesity is well-recognized to be a major cause of premature death and many serious medical conditions, including diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea syndrome, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), infertility, and degenerative joint disease.

St. Luke’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery website is devoted to assisting people who are considering a surgical option to control morbid obesity. Whether to have bariatric, or weight loss, surgery is a difficult and life-changing decision – and it is a personal decision that needs to be carefully and well thought out.

Bariatric Surgery Seminar
Interested in learning more about the pros and cons of various surgical weight loss options? Attend a free seminar.

A Designated Center of Excellence
Surgical Excellence Leads to National Recognition

The St. Luke’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program is the only hospital based weight loss surgery and obesity treatment program of its kind in southern Idaho and the surrounding region, and was established to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of this disease. Read more about the American Society of Bariatric Surgery's "Center of Excellence" designation.