Morbid obesity is a chronic disease, meaning that its symptoms build slowly over an extended period of time. An estimated 5-10 million Americans are considered morbidly obese. Obesity becomes "morbid" when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health conditions or serious diseases (also known as co-morbidities) that can result either in significant physical disability or even death.

Weight loss surgery is major surgery. Its growing use to treat morbid obesity is the result of three factors: Our current knowledge of the significant health risks of morbid obesity; the relatively low risk and complications of the procedures versus not having surgery; and the ineffectiveness of current non-surgical approaches to produce sustained weight loss. This site will provide valuable information about the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery. However, the best way to get a full assessment of your condition is to schedule a consultation to determine if weight loss surgery may be an option for you.

I specialize in minimally invasive surgery, and perform both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and LapBand, the two most commonly performed weight loss procedures done in the United States. I also offer Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, a new and promising weight loss operation. All are done laparoscopically.

Mark A Pleatman MD
43494 Woodward Ave. #202
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302

Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone: (248) 334-5444
Fax: (248) 334-5484
Email: pleatman@laparoscopy.com