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Quick answer: We list 6 bariatric (weight-loss) surgery programs in the Baltimore area, 4 of which state MBSAQIP accreditation on their own sites. Each card shows the procedures the program lists, its phone number and website. Current guidelines consider surgery for adults with a BMI of 35 or more, or 30 or more with metabolic disease such as type 2 diabetes; many people now also compare surgery with GLP-1 medication.
Bariatric surgery programs in Baltimore (6)
BaltimoreMedStar Franklin Square Medical Center - Center for Bariatric Surgery
sleevebypassduodenal switchSADI-SrevisionESG
MBSAQIP accredited (per MedStar site)
9105 Franklin Square Dr., Ste. 305A, Baltimore, MD 21237
BaltimoreJohns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery at Bayview Medical Center
sleevebypassSADI-Sduodenal switchrevision
MBSAQIP accredited Comprehensive Center with Adult and Adolescent Qualifications (per Hopkins site)
4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Baltimore, MD 21224
BaltimoreMaryland Bariatric Center at Mercy
sleevebypassrevision
MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center (Mercy release, Jan 2023); address/phone are Mercy Medical Center main
345 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
BaltimoreUniversity of Maryland Medical Center - Center for Weight Management and Wellness
sleevebypassmedical weight loss
Site says 'Accredited Center and Quality Program' by ACS/ASMBS; surgery at UMMC downtown
University of Maryland Professional Building, 419 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD (also Glen Burnie, Queenstown, Waldorf)
RandallstownLifeBridge Health Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss
sleevebypassrevisionESGroboticmedical weight loss
Offers ESG as non-surgical option (accreditation not stated on page)
5401 Old Court Road, Randallstown, MD 21133 (also 193 Stoner Ave, Suite 310, Westminster)
TowsonGBMC Comprehensive Obesity Management Program
bariatric surgery
Greater Baltimore Medical Center; MBSAQIP accreditation reported Aug 2016 (Patch)
Surgery or GLP-1 medication?
Bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass) typically produces larger and more durable weight loss than medication, but it is an operation with surgical risks and lifelong nutrition follow-up. GLP-1 medications avoid surgery but are usually needed long-term. Many programs now offer both and some patients use medication before or after surgery. Talk with a bariatric program and an obesity-medicine clinician about which fits you. Either way, a DEXA scan before and after shows how much of the weight lost is fat versus muscle.
Common questions
How do I find a bariatric surgeon in Baltimore?
Start with the programs above. Each lists procedures, a phone number and a website; most require an information session and an insurance check before your first consult.
Who qualifies for weight-loss surgery?
The 2022 ASMBS/IFSO guidelines recommend considering metabolic and bariatric surgery for adults with a BMI of 35 or more regardless of other conditions, and for those with a BMI of 30–34.9 who have metabolic disease. Insurance plans often have stricter rules.
What does MBSAQIP accreditation mean?
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (run by the American College of Surgeons and ASMBS) accredits centers that meet standards for safety, staffing and outcome tracking. We note it only where a program states it on its own website.
Can I take a GLP-1 after bariatric surgery?
Some programs use GLP-1 medications to help with weight regain after surgery. This is a decision for your surgical team.
Listings are compiled from providers’ own websites and public directories and were last checked October 27, 2026. They are not a ranking or medical recommendation; confirm services, insurance, pricing and accreditation directly with each provider. Not medical advice. Provider? Claim, update or add your listing.
