

Welcome to the Bariatric Surgery Center at Swedish Medical Center where we help you start your weight-loss journey off successfully. Our trusted, board-certified bariatric surgeon Dr. Richard Tillquist is known for his minimally invasive surgical techniques that lead to faster recovery times.
Our Center is a "Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence" as recognized by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. This is the highest designation awarded! Learn more about what sets our bariatric program apart from others>>
At the Bariatric Surgery Center at Swedish, our surgeons perform the following minimally invasive weight-loss surgeries:
Swedish Medical Center now offers minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy as a weight-loss surgery option.