Frank H. Chae Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Frank H. Chae, Bariatric Surgeon Frank Chae, MD, FACS is a world-renowned, board-certified bariatric surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic weight loss surgery at the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery in Colorado. He obtained an undergraduate degree at Columbia University and earned his medical degree from McGill University in 1990. He completed his internship and residency at Rutgers University and a fellowship at George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Chae is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Colorado Chapter of American College of Surgeons, and Denver Medical Society (DMS). He is affiliated with Rose Medical Center, The Medical Center of Aurora, and Sky Ridge Medical Center where he serves as Medical Director. As a respected leader in bariatric surgery, Dr. Chae is an advocate, teacher, and researcher in the field. As a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, he has trained surgeons and residents on laparoscopic weight loss surgery and leads the University of Colorado bariatric surgery fellowship program. He serves on the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Obesity Treatment Panel and serves as a site inspector for American College of Surgeons’ Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence accreditation. Having authored numerous articles, his research background is in the field of laparoscopic intestinal surgery and patient safety. Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Chae I want my patients to experience a positive outcome physically and personally. That's why we're here, to make sure that happens for each patient undergoing this transformation. -Dr. Chae Dr. Chae was among the first in the nation to offer minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss surgery as well as the Lap-Band procedure and the first in the Rocky Mountain region to offer neurometabolic therapy (vBloc) which is a device that is implanted and blocks signals between the stomach and brain to help control hunger. Dr. Chae specializes in performing laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. He performs surgical and non-surgical weight loss procedures. He expertly has performed thousands of successful bariatric procedures that include the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Band, Gastric Plication, the vBloc, and bariatric revisions. Bariatric Surgery in Colorado As a patient of Dr. Chae and the team at the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery, you’ll receive high-quality support and education through pre-op and post-op classes, tailored nutrition consultations, a variety of support groups, and one-on-one discussions. If you are ready to end your struggle with obesity and improve your quality of life, Dr. Chae and his team would love to meet you. Give us a call to speak to a caring professional and schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Chae today! We invite you to also attend our online information seminar hosted by the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery. And for your convenience, you can also fill out our online contact form right now!