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Weight Loss Surgery - Avera Bariatric Institute

About Weight Loss Surgery

Do you have a question about what you can expect as you embark on your weight-loss journey? Check out these videos for answers to some of your most common questions, answered by our expert team of surgeons and staff. Learn about weight loss surgery.

Patient Testimonials

Weight loss surgery services from the Avera Bariatric Institute improve the health and lives of our patients.

View life changing weight loss surgery success stories.

Seminars and Support

We offer free weight loss seminars focused on surgical weight loss procedures and ongoing support group opportunities to help with your recovery. View a previous seminar.

Seminar & support group info

Free Consultations Available

Contact our bariatric coordinator for a free consultation covering different weight loss procedure options, information about insurance coverage and more.

Call Darcie Schmidt, FNP-BC, CMN at (605) 322-1320 for a consultation.

Contact the Avera Bariatric Institute

For more information on weight loss surgery at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center or to schedule a consultation please contact:

Darcie Schmidt, FNP-BC, CBN
Bariatric Coordinator
1325 S. Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57117

Phone: 605-322-1320
Fax: 605-322-1287
E-mail: darcie.schmidt@avera.org

Map and Directions

Need help finding your way to our facility? View maps of our campus and check parking information.

Avera McKennan Bariatric Institute is recognized as an American College of Surgeons Level 1 Accredited Center.