Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery • Tucson, AZ

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Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson offers gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery. The clinic provides a multidisciplinary weight loss program that includes pre- and post-operative care, behavioral health and nutrition services, and long-term follow-up support to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss.

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Clinic Type

Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery

Address

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson

Phone

(520) 626-4705

Email

mabecassis@arizona.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://surgery.arizona.edu/divisions-and-sections/general-surgery/minimally-invasive-robotic-and-bariatric-surgery/bariatric

Services Offered

Bariatric/metabolic surgery
Gastric bypass
Sleeve gastrectomy
Revisional bariatric surgery
Multidisciplinary weight loss program
Pre- and post-operative care
Behavioral health and nutrition services
Long-term weight loss follow-up

Team

Iman Ghader, MD, PE, FRCSC, FACS, FASMBS — Bariatric surgeon
Dr. Ghaderi, General surgery residency (Western University), fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery — Bariatric surgeon
Dr. Hodges, Medical degree (Texas Tech), residency at Houston Methodist, fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery (UPMC) — Bariatric/metabolic surgeon
Susan Messenger, FNP — Nurse practitioner (bariatric surgery)

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What bariatric surgery options are offered?

Gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery.

Do you have questions about bariatric surgery at Banner – University Medical Center?

Email TucsonBariatric@bannerhealth.com or call 520-694-6720.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Birdeye (Tucson Bariatric): 4.6/5 (229 reviews)
Google (Pound of Cure Weight Loss): 4.9/5 (233 reviews)
Google (Guillermo Higa, MD): 4.9/5 (108 reviews)
WebMD/ObesityHelp (Dr. Matthew Weiner): 5.0/5 (11-17 ratings)

Patients praise

compassionate and non-judgmental care
thorough pre-operative education and support
positive weight loss outcomes and improved quality of life
professional and helpful office staff
excellent bedside manner of surgeons

Common complaints

one patient reported a highly traumatic experience involving lack of adequate anesthesia during a surgical procedure

"Dr Monash is honest, compassionate, and motivating. The approach is comprehensive and judgement is non-existant."

— Birdeye (Tucson Bariatric)

"To my absolute agony I woke up during the surgery!!!!!!!!!!"

— Bariatric Reports (Tucson Surgery Center)

"Since I'm a RN in the ICU, I see when some of these surgeries go wrong. That is why I chose my surgeon Dr S. Burpee. ... He has a great bedside mannor, very compassionate, and is very easy to work with."

— ObesityHelp (Dr. Stephen Burpee)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Tucson, AZ - Carondelet Health Network — Dec 16, 2025
Susan Messenger, FNP - Tucson, AZ - Bariatric Surgery - Schedule Appointment — Mar 17, 2026
Guillermo Higa, MD, FACS, Bariatric Surgeon in Tucson, AZ — May 13, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.