Contact our bariatric surgery practice, serving Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding areas, to schedule an appointment.
Laparoscopy Bariatric Center
at Syosset Hospital, the Center for Surgical Specialties, part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
221 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 714-5431
The Laparoscopy Bariatric Center — Surgery Options for Connecticut/New York/New Jersey-Area Patients
Home – Laparoscopic Surgery on Long Island, New York
At The Laparoscopy Bariatric Center on Long Island, we are pleased to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery or the LAP-BAND® System procedure . Our experienced physicians use the most advanced techniques to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals.
About the Practice – Weight Loss Surgery at The Laparoscopy Bariatric Center
Specializing in laparoscopic bariatric (weight loss) surgery, the physicians at our Long Island, New York-area facility have exceptional training in treating morbid obesity using a variety of laparoscopic procedures, including the LAP-BAND® System.
About Our Bariatric Surgeons – Drs. Alan Geiss and Colin Powers
Our highly trained bariatric and LAP-BAND® System surgeons, Dr. Alan Geiss and Dr. Colin Powers, specialize in weight loss surgery at our Long Island, New York facility, near New Jersey and Connecticut. The doctors are among the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the country.
The LAP-BAND® System Explained
Our surgeons provide LAP-BAND® System bariatric surgery to combat morbid obesity. With this innovative, state-of-the-art weight loss technique, patients can limit food intake by way of an elastomer band surgically placed around the stomach.
Are You a Candidate for the LAP-BAND® System?
For patients considering LAP-BAND® System laparoscopic surgery, available from our practice serving Connecticut, New York, Long Island, and the New Jersey area, candidates include those who are morbidly obese and are willing to make the necessary life-style changes that are required after the procedure. Also, patients must undergo a number of physical and psychological evaluations before surgery.
LAP-BAND® System Risks and Benefits
Though there are numerous benefits to LAP-BAND® System surgery, patients should also be aware of some potential risks. Dr. Alan Geiss and Dr. Colin Powers discuss all benefits and possible complications during their initial consultations.
Other Laparoscopic Surgery Procedures
Laparoscopic colon surgery and hernia repair, offered by our physicians serving the Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey area, are just two of the many advanced procedures that we use to help patients suffering from a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
Patient Comments About Our Weight Loss Surgeons and Surgery Results
Read comments from our patients about their experiences with our weight loss surgeons at The Laparoscopy Bariatric Center on Long Island, New York. Specializing in the LAP-BAND® System and other weight loss surgeries, our center helps patients discover a healthier life free from obesity.
Before and After Photos Gallery – LAP-BAND® System Patients
View before and after photos of our patients who have undergone LAP-BAND® System surgery or other laparoscopic treatment to achieve substantial weight loss.
Frequently Asked Questions About Laparoscopic/Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, available from our laparoscopic surgeons serving the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region, can change your life for the better. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the innovative LAP-BAND® System surgical weight-loss technique.