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Bariatric Surgery - Essentia Health - Saint Mary's Medical Center (Duluth)

402 East 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805

Eligibility

Open to all individuals who may qualify if they have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more. They may also qualify if they have a BMI 35 - 39 and at least 1 condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea, that may improve with treatment for obesity.

Required documents

Health insurance card photo ID

Hours

- Office: 24 hours/7 days a week - Phone: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call or visit website for appointment

Fees

Donations accepted; vary by service

Service area

MN

Other Information

Payment Options

Medical Assistance
Medicare

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday
Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Description

Alters an individual's digestive system to help them lose weight by: - Limiting the amount of food the stomach can hold so the individual cannot eat as much - Reducing food absorption by shortening or bypassing part of the small intestine

Last Assured

07/29/2025

Providing organization

Essentia Health - Saint Mary's Medical Center (Duluth)

380-bed hospital including a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center