Robert Woodbury Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Robert Woodbury, Bariatric Surgeon

Robert Woodbury, MD, FACS is the Chief of Surgery at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital and Director of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. He is intimately involved in the training of young physicians at the hospital’s residency program. He is also the Medical Director of Healthy Steps Bariatric and Metabolic Center in Santa Rosa. He specializes in bariatric, gastrointestinal, and oncologic surgery.

Dr. Woodbury proudly served 16 years in the U.S. Navy in the First Marine Division and in Fleet Surgical teams in support of combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Dr. Woodbury earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland and completed his internship and surgical residency training at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery and began training new surgeons. During his residency, he trained with Pacific Bariatric in San Diego and went on to post-residency train at Scripps Clinic where he further trained in advanced laparoscopy and GI surgery.

Board-certified, Dr. Woodbury is a Diplomate of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, and a member of the American Society or Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He holds academic appointments as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of California at San Francisco and the Uniformed Services University.

Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Woodbury

Dr. Woodbury views the disease of morbid obesity as a metabolic disorder that takes a complete team to treat with specialized nutrition, exercise, psychology, and support groups. He makes sure that his patients understand that surgery is a powerful tool for their treatment plan. He is dedicated to helping his patients change their lives through his surgical expertise and a multidisciplinary program personalized for each patient's individual needs.

Specializing in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, Dr. Woodbury expertly performs the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), the Duodenal Switch (DS), gastric balloon insertion, and revisional bariatric surgery. He uses his superb surgical skills in performing surgery of the entire gastrointestinal tract, anti-reflux surgery, pancreas, and biliary surgery, spleen, hernia, and melanoma.

Bariatric Surgery in Santa Rosa, California

Dr. Woodbury and the Sutter team are here to help you on your journey by using the latest in minimally invasive procedures. They are dedicated to providing comprehensive support before, during and after surgery to ensure you have the best outcome. Our complete program of highly personalized care leads you to lose excess weight, regain your health and improve your life. We invite you to attend a FREE seminar where we will discuss your surgical options and the health benefits of weight loss surgery. You can also give us a call at 707-541-7900.

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