Bariatric Surgery in Milwaukee, Mequon, Glendale, Cudahy, Germantown, Saukville and Waukesha
If diet and exercise haven't gotten you the results you need, and severe obesity is putting your health at risk, bariatric surgery may be the next step. Madison Medical's bariatric surgeons perform weight loss procedures and manage your care through the entire process, not just the operation itself. We serve patients across Milwaukee, Mequon, Glendale, Cudahy, Germantown, Saukville, and Waukesha.
What Bariatric Surgery Treats
Bariatric surgery treats severe obesity and the metabolic diseases that often come with it, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. These procedures work by changing the size of your stomach, your digestive process, or both, which helps you lose weight and keep it off when combined with lasting lifestyle changes. Your surgeon will evaluate your health history and weight loss goals to determine which approach gives you the best outcome.
Common Bariatric Surgery Procedures
- Gastric bypass, which reduces stomach size and reroutes part of the digestive tract
- Sleeve gastrectomy, which removes a portion of the stomach to limit food intake
- Adjustable gastric banding, in select cases
- Revisional bariatric surgery for patients who need adjustments to a prior procedure
- Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted bariatric techniques for faster recovery
Meet Our Bariatric Surgery Team
Dr. Joseph Regan specializes in general, advanced laparoscopic, and bariatric surgery. Dr. Craig Siverhus performs general, bariatric, laparoscopic, and vascular reconstruction surgery. Both surgeons bring extensive experience treating severe obesity, and both emphasize that your surgery is one part of a longer journey toward better health, not a quick fix.
What You Can Expect
Bariatric surgery starts well before your operation. Your first consultation covers your weight history, prior attempts at weight loss, and any related health conditions. Most patients go through a structured pre-surgical program that includes nutritional counseling and a medical evaluation to confirm you're a good candidate. Once your surgery date is set, your team gives you specific instructions to prepare, including dietary changes in the weeks before your procedure.
Recovery includes a gradual return to solid food, guided by your surgical team, along with regular follow-up visits to track your progress. Your care doesn't end when the procedure is over. Our team monitors your nutrition, your weight loss progress, and your overall health for months and years after surgery.
Why Patients Choose Madison Medical for Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery works best with a team that manages your whole journey, not just the day of your operation. Our surgeons coordinate nutritional support, monitor for complications, and adjust your plan as your body responds to the procedure. We favor laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques whenever possible, which means smaller incisions, less pain, and a faster return to your normal routine. You also get a team that treats you with respect throughout the process, without judgment about how you got here.
Insurance coverage for bariatric surgery varies, and most plans require documentation of prior weight loss attempts before approving a procedure. Our team helps you understand your specific coverage and works through the pre-authorization process with you, so you're not left figuring out insurance requirements on your own.
Bariatric Surgery Near You
Madison Medical offers bariatric surgery consultations and long-term follow-up care across seven communities in southeastern Wisconsin.
In Milwaukee, our Cathedral Square and Water Tower Medical Commons locations provide initial consultations and pre-surgical evaluations.
In Mequon, the Seton Professional Building and Highland Clinic offer bariatric surgery consultations and coordinated nutritional counseling.
In Glendale, patients at the River Woods Clinic can meet with our bariatric surgery team to discuss candidacy and next steps.
In Cudahy, our office connects patients on the south side to bariatric surgery referrals and follow-up visits.
In Germantown, our Mequon Road clinic serves patients in the northwest suburbs who want bariatric surgery expertise close to home.
In Saukville, patients in Ozaukee County can access our team without a long drive south.
In Waukesha, the Bluemound Road location gives patients on the west side direct access to bariatric surgery consultations and post-operative care.