Shawn Stevenson Bariatric Surgeon DO, FACS

Dr. Shawn Stevenson, Bariatric Surgeon Shawn Stevenson, DO, FACS is a dedicated general and bariatric surgeon sharing his skills and expertise at Dignity Health Weight Loss Center in Gilbert, Arizona. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University and attended medical school at Midwestern University from which he graduated with honors. Dr. Stevenson then completed surgical residency and internship training at the University of Arizona where he received the Charles W. Witte Surgical Intern of the Year award. Dr. Stevenson is the Director of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at Dignity Health Weight Loss Center, Mercy Gilbert, Medical Center. Board-certified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the American Board of Surgery (ABS), Dr. Stevenson is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS),  and a member of  the American College of Surgeons (ACS), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Phoenix Surgical Society (PSS), Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, an Assistant Professor at Midwestern University College of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor at A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a Clinical Preceptor for Northern Arizona University. Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Stevenson “I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.” - Dr. Stevenson Highly-regarded by his peers and patients alike, Dr. Stevenson is dedicated to providing personalized, excellence in care from day one. His patients appreciate that he gives them his full attention and takes the time to answer any questions and concerns. Dr. Stevenson has a special interest in performing advanced laparoscopic surgery, colorectal and anti-reflux surgery and bariatric surgery including expert surgical care in performing the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Gastric Reduction Duodenal Switch (DS), Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) (Gastric Sleeve). He also performs Acid Reflux Surgery, Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair, Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic, Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic, Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy, Incisional Hernia Repair, Parathyroid Surgery and more. Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Stevenson in Arizona What will you gain when you lose weight? If you’re ready to reclaim your life, get healthy, and start living an active life, Dr. Stevenson and his highly-skilled surgical weight loss team is here to help. At Dignity Health’s Weight Loss Center at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and St Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center, Dr. Stevenson and staff will guide and support you every step of the way- before, during and after your surgery. They understand that the journey to weight loss success is an individual one. You are uniquely you, therefore, Dr. Stevenson and his team will create and design a personalized weight loss plan just for you, one that will help you reach your health goals through bariatric surgery. Knowing where to start with a bariatric surgery program can be confusing. We encourage you to come meet with us one-on-one or attend a FREE virtual informational meeting to learn more about your surgical options. Our experienced experts will share on a variety of topics including health issues related to obesity, insurance and self-pay options, and more. You will also have the opportunity to hear successful weight loss stories as told by one of our patients. We want to ensure you have all the information you need to decide on your surgical and medical weight loss options. Call us today at 480-757-0292. We look forward to supporting you on your weight loss journey. Please view our list of videos below: To view our educational videos;  https://dignityazweightloss.org/education-videos