Bariatric Surgery

The Inova team of bariatric surgeons, formerly members of Bluepoint, are part of Inova's nationally recognized weight loss (bariatric) surgery program designed to meet your every need. Our surgical services are provided at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, which is a fully accredited Comprehensive Center for Bariatric Surgery. Our commitment is to you and to high-quality weight loss surgery. What is Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery? Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It's a choice for some people who are obese and have not been able to lose weight with other methods. Learn more about the different options for weight loss surgery: Surgical treatment for obesity (Inova Health Library) How Do I Know If Weight Loss Surgery Is Right for Me? Get Started Now Our Team Is Here to Support You In addition to bariatrics, our board-certified general surgeons have honed their expertise in the areas of colon and rectal surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia problems/surgery and treatments, and minimally invasive surgery. Patient Stories We are proud to have helped support hundreds of individuals on their weight loss journeys. Read the inspiring stories of just a few of our patients here:  See patient testimonials Watch Videos of Our Weight Loss Experts and Patient Success Stories Open Video Meet Dr. Amir Moazzez with Inova Bariatric Surgery Open Video Meet Dr. Rajev Nain with Inova Medical Group Bariatric Surgery Open Video Meet Dr. Hamid Pourshojae with Inova Bariatric Surgery Open Video Meg's Story Open Video Kristia's Story Open Video Craig's Story Open Video Mary's Story Open Video Success Stories with Inova Weight Loss Services Open Video Lamar's Story Free Webinars We offer frequent webinars to help patients learn more about its weight loss programs. Participants will have a chance to meet bariatric surgeons and ask questions about their weight loss options. Learn more and see schedules We Are Not Just About Surgery There are many elements that comprise a comprehensive approach to weight loss and wellness. Surgery is not always the best (and is rarely the first) option. We work with our patients to ensure that every aspect of their health is addressed, including: Diabetes education and prevention Overall wellness Medical care Endocrinology testing Behavioral counseling