Stormont Vail Health

Bariatric Surgery • Topeka, KS

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About

Stormont Vail Health's Bariatric and Weight Management Program in Topeka and Manhattan, Kansas offers minimally invasive weight loss surgery including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and robotic-assisted procedures, along with comprehensive support from board-certified surgeons, dietitians, and behavioral health practitioners. The program is Kansas's only accredited medical and surgical weight loss facility west of Kansas City and has performed over 500 bariatric surgeries since 2018.

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Clinic Type

Bariatric Surgery

Address

Cotton O’Neil Mulvane Clinic, 823 SW Mulvane Street, Topeka, KS 66606; Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus, 1325 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Phone

(785) 270-0056

Email

newsletters@mayoclinic.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.stormontvail.org/specialtycare/weight-management/bariatric-surgery/

Services Offered

Bariatric surgery
Weight management
Minimally invasive weight loss surgery
Robotic-assisted bariatric surgery
Revision bariatric surgery
Weight management counseling
Nutrition/dietitian services
Pre- and post-operative support

Technology & Equipment

Robotic-assisted surgery

Team

Dr. Bhurtel, Mayo Clinic–trained, Fellow of the ASMBS — Bariatric surgeon
Wael Khreiss, Clinic–Trained Bariatric Surgeon, Mayo Clinic–trained, Fellow of the ASMBS — Bariatric surgeon
Amber Groeling, Board-Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, Registered Dietician — RD

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Awards & Accreditations

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program Comprehensive Center accreditation
Comprehensive Center by MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

ObesityHelp (University of Kansas Physicians Topeka General, Vascular & Bariatric Surgery Center): 4.78 out of 5 (50 ratings)
ObesityHelp (Dr. Bernita Berntsen): 5.0 out of 5 (22 ratings)
University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus (Dr. Bernita Berntsen): 4.9 out of 5 (380 ratings)
ObesityHelp (Dr. Carlyle Dunshee II): 4.6 out of 5 (22 ratings)
Vitals (Dr. Bernita Berntsen): 4.3 out of 5

Patients praise

High satisfaction with surgical outcomes and results
Perceived high skill and expertise of surgeons
Friendly and supportive office staff (in many cases)
Clear and informative pre-operative consultations

Common complaints

Perceived rushed interactions during appointments
Concerns regarding limited post-operative aftercare or follow-up support
Difficulty in getting concerns addressed by surgeons post-surgery
Long wait times at the clinic

"Dr. Berntsen listened intently to me, and addressed my comments and concerns in a clear, concise and seemingly unhurried manner. I couldn't ask for a better doctor and so appreciate that we have this caliber of surgeon locally."

— Patient Review, University of Kansas Health System (Jan 2026)

"I do think most of my interactions with her felt very rushed but that is probably because she is at the only Bariatric Surgery center in town... Do not expect her to sit with you and hold your hand post surgery."

— Patient Review, ObesityHelp

"Dr. Dunshee is a very good surgeon. He is like most surgeons he does great in the operating room, but not so good afterward. The obesity center in Topeka is really lacking in aftercare programs."

— Patient Review, ObesityHelp

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].