Gastric Sleeve – Also called Sleeve Gastrectomy or Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, it is the most commonly performed weight loss/bariatric surgery in the USA. The gastric sleeve procedure is performed for patients of all ages, including children and the elderly. …  With gastric sleeve surgery a pateints weight loss happens very fast. To learn more Click here…

Gastric Bypass – Also called Roux-Y Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, it is one of the oldest form of weight loss/bariatric surgery to have been performed in the USA. To learn more Click here…

Lap Band or Gastric Band procedure is a reversible and less invasive form of weight loss/bariatric surgery. To learn more Click here…

Gastric Balloon procedure is a new FDA approved, non-surgical approach to weight loss that is proven to help people achieve and maintain significant weight loss. To learn more Click here…

At Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis, we offer the ORBERA™ Gastric Balloon . ORBERA™ is a safe and effective weight loss solution with 20 years of global experience and real world results. More than 220,000 ORBERA™ balloons distributed worldwide in over 80 countries. Arch Bariatrics is one of the first in the country to offer this new tool in helping people achieve their weight loss goals.

The ORBERA™ balloon is part of the ORBERA™ Managed Weight Loss System, a comprehensive, non-surgical two-part program that includes a balloon filling space in a patient’s stomach to reinforce proper portion control. Data on ORBERA™ collected in the U.S. clinical trial has shown that the average person lost 3.1 times the weight as compared with diet and exercise alone within six months.

To qualify for ORBERA™ you should:

• Be above 18 years old
• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 to 40
• Be willing to participate in a medically supervised program

At Arch Bariatrics, we are pleased to be able to offer new non invasive solutions like ORBERA™, to help transform the lives of patients before their disease progresses and requires more invasive treatment like bariatric surgery.

For additional information regarding ORBERA™, or to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.

Choosing the right weight loss (bariatric) surgeon is important, as there are several aspects to the surgeon you should consider such as:

1. What types of weight loss surgery does the surgeon perform?
At Arch Bariatrics of St. Louis we offer Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy), Gastric Band (LAP-BAND) as well as the Gastric Balloon procedures.

2. Is the surgeon board-certified by the American Board of Surgery?
Yes, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.

3.Is the surgeon Fellowship trained?
Dr.Kumaran Chinnappan is fellowship trained in bariatric surgery. He is also the fellow of American College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

4.Are the procedures performed by laparoscopic/minimally invasive method?
We perform bariatric surgery by laparoscopic method. The pain is minimal and hospital stay is typically one day.

5. Experience and expertise of the Bariatric Surgeon.
Dr.Kumaran Chinnappan has been performing Bariatric surgery in St. Louis, MO since 2010. He has successfully performed hundreds of gastric sleeve, Gastric bypass, Lap band and revision weight loss surgeries with excellent outcome.

6. Will the surgery be performed at a hospital/facility that has staff specifically trained to care for weight loss surgery patients?
Yes.Dr.Chinnappan performs bariatric surgery at a facility that is designed for bariatric surgeries and has the staff trained to care for bariatric surgery patients.

7.Is there a waiting period?
No. At Arch Bariatrics of St. Louis, we are accepting new patients with minimal waiting time.

8.The cost of the surgery.
Dr.Kumaran Chinnappan is contracted as a bariatric surgeon with most major insurance companies. Our office will check your insurance benefits in advance and your cost will be based on the terms of your insurance benefits. We will assist you in getting accurate insurance benefit quotes from your insurance. If you lack insurance or your insurance does not cover bariatric surgery, we have competitive self-pay pricing available. Also, there are financing and payment options available.

At the Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis, we have partnered with several medical financial lending institutions that offer competitive interest rates, flexible terms, online or mail in applications, and a quick approval process to assist with self pay options for your bariatric surgery. You can apply by phone or online with the following lenders if you are considering cash pay option for weight loss surgery.

Option#1: Prosper HealthCare Lending:

Prosper Healthcare Lending is the premier financing company in the healthcare industry. With over $3 Billion borrowed and over 250,000 people empowered, this is a name and a program you can trust. Here are some of the benefits you’ll receive with a loan from

Prosper Healthcare Lending:

• Immediate decisions for loans under $35,000
• Longer terms for lower monthly payments
• No collateral required
• No prepayment penalties
• Fast & easy loan inquiry process
• 100% Confidential

Apply here to Prosper healthcare lending:

Link: https://www.prosper.com/borrower/apply/funnel/registration?type=phl&provider_id=054308&version=pad_no_ls

Option#2: Care Credit for Treatment and Care:

Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis, accepts Care Credit, a card designed specifically for your healthcare needs. If your insurance will not cover bariatric surgery, or covers only part of it, Care Credit can help you move forward with getting your weight loss surgery procedure. Care Credit can be used to finance the surgeon’s fees and facility fees as a self-pay patient for any procedure or treatment such as Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Lap band or gastric balloon procedures.

Care Credit is the credit card exclusively for healthcare services. With special financing on purchases of $200 or more, you can use your card over and over for follow-up appointments or different procedures. * This means you don’t have to put your health on hold until you save up enough money. Care Credit gives you the power to decide when it’s the right time for you.

With Care Credit, you can:

• Get the treatment or procedure you want, when you want it
• Enjoy special financing options on purchases of $200 or more*
• Use your card at over 175,000 practices nationwide
• Apply Now or Learn more about Care credit, or please Contact us.

*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Visit www.carecredit.com for details.

Links:
Apply now/learn more about care credit:

https://www.carecredit.com/doctor-locator/Weight-Loss-in-ST-LOUIS-MO-63128/Arch-Bariatrics-LLC/

Option 3: United Medical Credit

Thousands of patients have trusted United Medical Credit to secure affordable payment plans for their procedures. United Medical Credit can do the same for you.

Some of the benefits of choosing United Medical Credit to finance your care:

•Extensive Network of Prime and Subprime Lenders
•Multiple Plans to Choose From
•Decisions Within Seconds
•No Prepayment Penalties with Flexible Terms
•Fast and Easy Application Process with No Commitment
•100% Confidential
•Plans available for Credit Challenged Applicants

Apply here for United Medical Credit Loan.

Option 4:  At Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis we accept all major credit cards such as Visa, Master card, American Express, Discover cards and HSA  (Health Savings Account) cards.

There are multiple ways the cost of bariatric surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Lap Band etc.) can be covered at Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis.

Insurance:

Our bariatric surgeon is contracted with most major insurance companies. Our experienced staff will verify your insurance coverage for free. We will provide with accurate benefit quotes in advance prior to the actual bariatric surgical procedure.

Self-Pay:

If you don’t have insurance or if your insurance does not cover weight loss/bariatric surgery we have different payment options. At Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis, We’ve partnered with medical financing lenders to provide you with an easy way to finance your weight loss surgery. Our practice also accepts a variety of payment methods for our Self-Pay Packages including cash, credit card, health savings accounts and other flexible financing options.

Gastric Sleeve surgery self pay package – $11,111.
-The cost includes
-Surgeon fees.
-Facility fees.
-Anesthesia and routine pre-operative testing.

Orbera ™ Gastric Balloon Self Pay package $6,250.
-The cost includes
-Surgeon fees.
-Facility fees.
-Anesthesia
-6 months of follow up visit and counseling
-Balloon removal at 6 moths.

Financing:

At the Arch Bariatrics in St. Louis, we have partnered with several medical financial lending institutions that offer competitive interest rates, flexible terms, online or mail in applications, and a quick approval process to help you pay for your bariatric surgery.

You can apply by phone or online with the following lenders Click Here.