Las Vegas Weight Loss Surgery Specialist – Dr. Thomas Umbach

Blossom Bariatrics
600 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite E-26
Henderson, Nevada 89194

Dr. Umbach is a highly accomplished Las Vegas bariatric surgery expert. Passionate about helping obese individuals improve their health and overall quality of life, Dr. Umbach specializes in a range of sophisticated procedures. Some of the treatments he recommends and performs more often include gastric bypass and Lap Band surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, he offers the minimally invasive Stomaphyx and revision bariatric surgery.

Dr. Umbach: Professional Accomplishments

After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Umbach performed a general surgery residency at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. Dr. Umbach was then selected for the prestigious minimally invasive surgery fellowship program at the University of Southern California. After completing his formal education, Dr. Umbach established several notable bariatric surgery programs, including a laparoscopic surgical weight loss program at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco and a bariatric surgery program in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Umbach has been listed in the influential Marquis' "Who's Who" guide, and has been recognized as "America's Top Surgeon" in 2008.

Las Vegas Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Specialist

Over the years, Dr. Umbach has been recognized as a foremost Las Vegas gastric bypass and Lap Band surgeon. Patients from Las Vegas, Nevada, and from throughout the country come to his offices in order to receive customized, highly effective bariatric treatments. Recognizing that many individuals feel apprehensive about undergoing weight loss surgery, Dr. Umbach takes the time to explain the benefits and risks of each procedure. He performs most of the weight loss procedures laparoscopically (by using thin surgical instruments inserted through small incisions in the abdominal wall). This approach significantly reduces the risk of infection and promotes faster recovery.

In addition to helping Las Vegas Lap Band and gastric bypass patients realize their dreams of lasting weight loss, Dr. Umbach specializes in revision bariatric procedures. As a foremost Las Vegas revision bariatric surgery expert, he has helped many individuals who have undergone unsatisfactory weight loss surgery elsewhere. Regardless of the procedure performed, Dr. Umbach provides his patients with long-term guidance and an extensive support network. This approach helps patients stay motivated throughout their journey towards a slimmer physique and a more active lifestyle.

As a dedicated bariatric surgeon, Dr. Umbach takes great pride in seeing his patients improve their appearance and health through weight loss surgery. He is especially pleased to witness many of his former patients being able to stop taking various blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose medications, such as Avandia. This drug has been linked to a number of major complications. A particularly worrisome side effect of Avandia is Avandia stroke. In addition, Avandia has been shown to cause heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications.

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