Bariatric Surgery Center at Swedish Offering Hope to Patients throughout Denver & Colorado

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. 

Hear from our Medical Director about the unique features of our program and how we help our patients successfully meet their weight-loss goals.

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

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>>

Weight-Loss Surgery Procedures

At the Bariatric Surgery Center at Swedish, our surgeons perform the following minimally invasive weight-loss surgeries:

• Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap® Band and Realize® Band) 
• Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass Surgery 
• Sleeve Gastrectomy