The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors in Wisconsin, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Sleeve Gastrectomy near Wisconsin, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aurora Surgery

    975 Port Washington Rd, Ste 320, 
    Grafton, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rydlewicz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grafton, Wisconsin. Dr. Rydlewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rydlewicz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Aurora Bariatric Surgery

    36500 Aurora Dr, 
    Summit, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Garza is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Summit, Wisconsin. Dr. Garza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Garza is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My passion is the science and clinical practice of bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. I received my medical training at the Ohio State University and completed general surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. I then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of Nebraska. I have a PhD in pathobiology and molecular medicine with a particular interest in the hormonal changes induced after bariatric surgery that are responsible not only for sustained weight loss but also improve multiple medical problems, including type 2 diabetes. Dr. Kindel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kindel is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Kindel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ghaferi is a Professor of Surgery with Tenure, the President and CEO of the Physician Enterprise, and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. In these roles, he leads the enterprise strategy for establishing and advancing a regionally integrated and aligned medical group operation. He is accountable for identifying opportunities to develop new and innovative patient centered care delivery models to support the commitment to national leadership in quality, safety, value, and the patient experience.Prior to moving to the Medical College of Wisconsin, he was the Moses Gunn, M.D. Professor of Surgery and the Chief Clinical Officer of the University of Michigan Medical Group where he oversaw clinical operations, quality, strategy, and finance. He was also the Director of the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative, a consortium of 40 hospitals and 80 surgeons focused on improving the safety and quality of bariatric surgery.His clinical practice is devoted to the surgical management of obesity and abdominal wall and groin hernias. Dr. Ghaferi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Ghaferi is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Ghaferi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Aurora BayCare General & Vascular Surgery

    2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 230, 
    Green Bay, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mckenna is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Mckenna is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Aurora General & Vascular Surgery

    1218 W Kilbourn Ave, Ste 511, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Splittgerber is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Splittgerber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Splittgerber is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aurora Surgery

    855 N Westhaven Dr, 
    Oshkosh, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Herrera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Herrera is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Aurora BayCare General & Vascular Surgery

    2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 230, 
    Green Bay, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Pierce is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pierce is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

    8900 W. Doyne Ave., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Joshua Dilday, DO is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is serving as an active-duty Army surgeon as part of the Army Military Civilian Trauma Team Training (AMCT3) Partnership. He completed his trauma and surgical critical care fellowship training at the University of Southern California. He completed additional fellowship training in hospital quality improvement at Los Angeles County Medical Center. In addition to his clinical focus, he also works to promote system quality improvement and online education. His research interests include system development and quality improvement, trauma outcomes, military surgical outcomes, and surgical education. Dr. Dilday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Myocardial Contusion, Femoral Hernia, Obesity, Colostomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Dilday is board certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Dilday is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gould joined Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin as the chief of general surgery (now known as minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgery) in 2011 after nine years in practice at the University of Wisconsin. He is currently professor of surgery and he holds the Walker Endowed Chair in General Surgery at the Medical College. He has a national reputation as a minimally invasive foregut surgeon (specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the stomach and esophagus) and as a bariatric surgeon (weight loss surgery). He is frequently invited to give talks on his areas of expertise, and has published extensively on these topics as well. His research focus is on clinical outcomes in foregut surgery, innovation and the development of new surgical devices and technologies, and surgical skills training through simulation. Dr. Gould is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gould is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Froedtert And The Medical College Of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Strande is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Strande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aurora BayCare General & Vascular Surgery

    2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 230, 
    Green Bay, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassanain Jassim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Jassim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jassim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee-Water Tower Medical Commons | Madison Medical Surgery

    2350 N Lake Dr Ste 304, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Regan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Regan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Arkansas Clinic Charitable Foundation Inc.

    1818 N Meade St, 
    Appleton, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Jones is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Appleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Funk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Funk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Grover is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Grover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katelyn Mellion is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Mellion is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    4600 W Loomis Rd, Suite 101, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Chua is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Chua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Protein Deficiency, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Froedtert Hospital

    900 N. 92nd St., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rana Higgins is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group - General Surgery

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bendewald specializes in advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree from St. John's University in Minnesota and earned his medical degree from the University of South Dakota. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and his fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis. While Dr. Bendewald's practice focuses in bariatric surgery, he is also experienced in performing surgeries related to a wide variety of conditions ¬- gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), paraesophageal (hiatal) hernia, diaphragmatic hernia, inguinal and ventral/incisional hernia, achalasia, gallbladder disease and diverticulitis. He also performs enterra and gastroparesis along with surgeries to treat both colon and gastric cancer. In surveys conducted by Madison Magazine, Dr. Bendewalds's peers have consistently named him as one of Madison's Top Doctors for bariatric surgery. Dr. Bendewald is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Surgical Society, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, the Society for Surgeons of the Alimentary Tract and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). In his free time, Dr. Bendewald volunteers at the Dean Foundation Benevolent Specialist Project Free Clinic. He also enjoys spending time at home with his wife and taking their mixed Labrador/Collie dog for walks. Dr. Bendewald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bendewald is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

    Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon removes a large portion of your stomach.

    The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food you can eat and makes you feel full after eating small amounts of food.

    When should I see a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Wisconsin, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Wisconsin, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in Wisconsin, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in Wisconsin, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Wisconsin, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Wisconsin, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in Wisconsin, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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