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6320 N. La Cholla Blvd #380 * Tucson, AZ 85741 * (Phone) 520-219-8690 * (Fax) 520-219-8694
STEPHEN BURPEE, MD
PATRICK CHIASSON, MD

BARIATRIC & GENERAL SURGERY
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Weight loss surgery will transform your life.
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We know it has been a considerable journey for you to decide to have weight loss surgery. Our team is here for you! We promise to support and guide you through this life-changing process to help you achieve the healthy weight and lifestyle that you desire.  Dr. Patrick Chiasson, Dr. Stephen Burpee and Northwest Medical Center were the first in Tucson to offer minimally invasive techniques for surgical weight loss.  Through many years of experience, and thousands of operations, we have developed a comprehensive yet very individualized approach for every patient that we serve. We offer multiple surgical options such that we are able to tailor the most appropriate bariatric procedure to your unique needs.  In addition to the expertise of our surgeons, our program has a dedicated Bariatric Nurse Coordinator, Registered Dietician, Bariatric Patient Advocates, and a post-op program that meets biweekly to provide support and education in healthy eating and fitness. Get started today by attending a free patient seminar!


Our comprehensive weight loss surgery program in affiliation with Northwest Medical Center is a nationally accredited Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence© which is reflective of our long-term commitment to quality care and service.  We accept Medicare in addition to other private insurance and offer self-pay packages and affordable financing for those without coverage.

Our board certified and fellowship trained surgeons, Stephen Burpee, MD and Patrick Chiasson, MD have expertise in multiple laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures which allows them to tailor the right approach to the unique    needs    of     each
patient by offering Lap Band, Realize Band, Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and revision procedures. Our surgeons are nationally recognized Ethicon Endo-Surgery trainers for the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and are committed to pursuing the latest advancements in bariatric surgical techniques to offer quality and innovative care. In addition to offering weight loss surgery procedures, our surgeons also have extensive experience in treating various general surgery abdominal conditions.
Mark
VSG 2008
Lost 250 lbs
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Sandy
VSG 2008
Lost 100 lbs
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January 25th, 6:30 PM
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POST-OP PROGRAM
Second Chance:
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"The Blues & Food: Exploring Anxiety and Depression"
Thursday, February 2nd
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