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Quick answer: We list 6 bariatric (weight-loss) surgery programs in the Seattle area, 5 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 Seattle (6)
SeattleVirginia Mason Medical Center - Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management
sleevebypassduodenal switch/SADIrevision
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Center for Weight Management; site states MBSAQIP accreditation as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
1100 Ninth Ave, Seattle, WA
Federal WaySt. Francis Hospital Bariatric Surgery (Virginia Mason Franciscan Health)
sleevebypassduodenal switch/SADIrevisionrobotic
Site describes St. Francis as 'the largest, dedicated robotic-assisted bariatric surgery program in the U.S.'; VMFH states MBSAQIP accreditation
St. Francis Medical Pavilion, 34503 Ninth Ave. S, Suite 200, Federal Way, WA
SeattleSwedish Weight Loss Services - First Hill
sleevebypassduodenal switchrevisionballoonrobotic
Swedish First Hill is an MBSAQIP-accredited hospital (per Swedish news, Feb 2024)
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104
IssaquahProvidence Swedish Issaquah - Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
bariatric surgery
MBSAQIP accredited (per Swedish news release, Feb 23, 2024)
BellevueOverlake Medical Center - Weight Loss Services
bariatric surgerymedical weight lossrobotic
Medical weight loss and bariatric surgery; laparoscopic or robotic-assisted procedures (accreditation not stated on page)
1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
BellevueKaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center - Bariatric Program
bariatric surgery
Kaiser Permanente 'Bariatric Program of Excellence'; provider sheet lists MBSAQIP accreditation; Kaiser members
11511 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue, WA 98004
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 Seattle?
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.
