Am I A Candidate?

Generally, individuals who are committed to lifestyle changes may be considered for weight loss surgery.

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Can I Afford it?

Is your excess weight costing you excess fees in medical bills and medications? Can surgery save you money?

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Weight Loss Surgery Options

The decision to undergo a weight loss procedure is a major decision and often filled with uncertainty.

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Interested in Hernia Surgery?
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Welcome to the Bariatric and Hernia Institute

The Bariatric and Hernia Institute, founded by Dr. Etwar McBean provides specialized programs for weight loss surgery and hernia repair. Our surgical weight loss program offers a full range of safe and effective bariatric surgery procedures including Gastric Bypass Surgery and Gastric Sleeve Surgery. We focus on laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery techniques.

Our hernia repair program offers care for a variety of problems from small to large, recurrent or complex hernias, utilizing traditional open, laparoscopic and robotic techniques to suit each patient’s need.

Additionally, we provide care for a range of general surgery conditions.

With our office located in Greenbelt, MD, we provide expert bariatric and surgical care for patients in Washington, DC, Baltimore Maryland, Northern Virginia and surrounding areas.

For more information about the services we provide, or to request a consult, contact us at 240.206.8506

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