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Your Trusted Partner for Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Solutions
At Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming lives through comprehensive weight loss solutions since 1979. Our team of board-certified bariatric surgeons, obesity medicine specialists, and integrated care professionals in Salt Lake City provide personalized surgical and non-surgical approaches tailored to each patient's unique needs. With over four decades of experience, we combine advanced procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch with medical weight management, including GLP-1 medications, to address obesity and its related health conditions.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our multidisciplinary approach, which includes registered dietitians, social workers, and medical providers who support patients throughout their journey. We prioritize patient education through free seminars led by our surgeons, ensuring informed decision-making, and maintain rigorous adherence to clinical standards. By focusing on sustainable outcomes, we help patients achieve lasting improvements in physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.
Services
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Duodenal Switch
Sadi-S Surgery
Revision Surgery
GLP-1 Medications
Nutritional Counseling
General Surgery
Medical Weight Loss
Laparoscopic Procedures
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Utas Choice Since 1979 for bariatric excellence
- Personalized care plans tailored to medical needs
- Advanced bariatric procedures by board-certified surgeons
- Integrated team of dietitians, social workers, and providers
- Free educational seminars directly with surgeons
What people say
Life-changing results
Expert surgical team
Personalized care plans
Comprehensive support
Improved health outcomes
Services
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass combines stomach restriction and intestinal rerouting to achieve lasting weight loss. This minimally invasive procedure reduces food intake capacity while altering gut hormones to decrease hunger and improve metabolic function. Patients typically experience significant improvements in obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes and hypertension, with most recovering overnight in the hospital and returning to normal activities within a week.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
This restrictive procedure removes 75-80% of the stomach to create a narrow tube-shaped pouch. By reducing ghrelin production and limiting food capacity, it promotes early satiety while preserving normal digestive function. Most patients leave the hospital the day after surgery, making it a popular option for those seeking effective weight loss with lower surgical complexity compared to other bariatric procedures.
Duodenal Switch
Combining sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal bypass, this procedure delivers maximum weight loss and metabolic improvement through both restriction and malabsorption. The dual mechanism makes it particularly effective for patients with severe obesity or complex metabolic conditions, though it requires careful nutritional management due to its impact on nutrient absorption pathways.
Medical Weight Loss
Our comprehensive non-surgical program includes FDA-approved GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, combined with personalized nutrition counseling and behavioral coaching. This medically supervised approach suits patients who prefer non-invasive options or need to meet insurance criteria for surgery, offering structured support for sustainable weight management without operating room intervention.
Revision Surgery
Designed for patients experiencing inadequate results from prior bariatric procedures, revision surgery addresses anatomical changes or metabolic challenges through conversions to more effective operations. Our surgeons specialize in complex cases like band removal with conversion to bypass or sleeve-to-switch transformations, requiring careful evaluation to determine optimal surgical strategies for improved outcomes.
People
Rodrick D. McKinlay
MD, FACS
Board-certified bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures. Specializes in gastric bypass and revisional surgeries, combining technical expertise with compassionate patient care to achieve lasting weight loss solutions.
Nicholas J. Paulk
MD, FACS, FASMBS, ABOM
Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, focusing on comprehensive obesity treatment. Expertise spans surgical interventions and medical weight management, with commitment to multidisciplinary patient support throughout their transformation journey.
Douglas C. Greer
MD, FASMBS
Specialist in metabolic surgery with focus on duodenal switch procedures. Provides personalized care plans integrating surgical expertise and long-term follow-up to optimize patient outcomes through evidence-based bariatric approaches.
Alicia Allen
MBA, RD
Practice administrator and registered dietitian with 15+ years in bariatric program development. Oversees patient care coordination, focusing on enhancing surgical pathways and multidisciplinary support systems for improved weight loss journeys.
Questions
What bariatric surgery options are available?
We offer gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, SADI-S, and revision surgeries, each tailored to individual health profiles and weight loss goals through comprehensive surgical consultations.
Do you accept insurance for weight loss surgery?
Coverage varies by plan - most major insurers in Utah offer bariatric benefits. Our team helps verify coverage, obtain preauthorizations, and navigate insurance requirements for approved procedures.
What pre-surgery requirements exist?
Requirements include medical evaluations, nutritional counseling, psychological assessments, and 3-6 months of documented non-surgical weight management, depending on insurance criteria for surgical eligibility.
How does recovery work after surgery?
Most patients stay overnight with same-day discharge possible. Recovery involves liquid diet progression, activity restrictions for 2 weeks, and gradual return to normal activities within 1-3 weeks post-operation.
Are non-surgical weight loss options available?
Yes, we provide medical weight management with GLP-1 medications, nutritional counseling, and behavioral coaching for patients preferring non-invasive approaches or preparing for surgical eligibility.
What support exists for post-operative patients?
We offer lifelong follow-up care, support groups, nutritional guidance, and regular check-ins to ensure long-term success through our comprehensive bariatric care continuum.
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