Steven Udelhofen Bariatric Surgeon DO, FACOS

About Udelhofen Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines IA Residency: Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit MI Fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery: BMI of Texas through the University of Texas-Houston Dr. Steven Udelhofen was born and raised in IA. He and his family are excited to move back to Iowa. He a Fellowship Trained Bariatric Surgeon and a Board-Certified general surgeon. He earned his medical degree at Des Moines University in Iowa. He completed residency at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit and his fellowship in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at BMI of Texas through the University of Texas – Houston. His surgical practice includes both surgical and nonsurgical weight loss as well as general surgery and acute care procedures. This includes a minimally invasive approach to speed recovery. Steve offers traditional surgical options for weight loss such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. In addition, he performs revisions of previous weight loss surgeries when indicated. He offers newer non-traditional options which include incisionless endoscopic gastric plication of the stomach both as revisional and primary procedures as well as looped duodenal switch. In addition, Dr. Udelhofen has over 4 years of providing post-operative care including extensive adjustable gastric band care. For some patients, surgical options may not be desired or indicated. Dr. Udelhofen still wants to help. You may be a candidate for endoscopic gastric balloon placement, which is very low risk and is removed in 6 months and requires no surgery. Medical weigh loss is an evolving field with new medications being discovered and added as treatment options. Medical weight loss is effective both individually and in conjunction with surgical and non-surgical options. In addition to the above, Dr. Udelhofen offers general surgery procedures including anti-reflux procedures, hernia repair, general abdominal surgeries, and acute care. Call today to book your consultation and get started on your weight loss journey. ObesityHelp Contributing Author How Do I Know If My Pouch Still Works?