SmartShape Weight Loss Centre

What SmartShape Weight Loss Centre does

SmartShape Weight Loss Centre is a private Canadian bariatric surgery clinic founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss procedures — Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND System, and Revision Surgery — performed at CAAASF-accredited Clearpoint Surgical Toronto (one of only two provincially certified private hospitals in Ontario) and Accreditation Canada-accredited OPMEDIC in Laval, Quebec. It also offers body contouring surgery through a partnership with Surgical Solutions Network. SmartShape has performed over 7,000 procedures since inception, employs a multidisciplinary team (surgeons, nurses, registered dietitians) with 50+ years of combined surgical experience, and complements surgical delivery with a 5-year AfterCare Success Program featuring surgeon access, dietitian follow-ups, blood work monitoring, and post-weight loss webinars.

The business operates on a private-pay model with procedures starting at $17,500 (Gastric Sleeve promoted at $16,500 through June 30, 2025), funded directly by patients and indirectly via third-party financing partners (Beautifi, Medicard, Credit Medical) offering monthly plans from $372/month. Procedures are scheduled within 4–6 weeks of consultation, compared to 2–5 year public healthcare wait times — the core value proposition. Patients are acquired through a direct-to-consumer and enterprise field sales motion: a comprehensive SEO-optimized website and 53+ page blog, organic social (Instagram, YouTube), free in-person and virtual surgeon consultations, dedicated out-of-town patient programs (Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Maritimes, U.S.), and a physician referral network. SmartShape is part of the Clearpoint Health Network, providing access to a multi-city surgical infrastructure spanning Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Laval, and Vancouver.

Name

SmartShape Weight Loss Centre

Legal name

SmartShape Weight Loss Centre

Website

https://smartshape.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SmartShape Weight Loss Centre is a private Canadian bariatric surgery clinic founded in 2005 performing laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND, and Revision procedures for obese patients across its Toronto and Laval facilities, supported by a 5-year aftercare program and financing partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Tourism Agencies (THAKAIAE), Medical Nutrition Therapy (Registered Dietitian) (HSADAFAE)

Keywords

• Bariatric weight loss surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Gastric sleeve procedures
• Post-bariatric body contouring
• Surgical aftercare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surgical Weight Loss Procedures: One-time fees for bariatric surgical procedures including Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND, and Revision Surgery. Prices start at $17,500 with a promotional rate of $16,500 for gastric sleeve valid until June 30, 2025. Procedures performed at accredited private surgical facilities in Toronto and Laval with private recovery rooms.
2. Body Contouring / Cosmetic Surgery: Post-weight loss body contouring procedures (arm lift, tummy tuck, breast lift, facelift, neck lift, liposuction) offered through Surgical Solutions Network partnership for patients who have excess skin after significant weight loss.
3. Financing Intermediation: SmartShape facilitates financing through third-party lenders (Beautifi, Medicard, Credit Medical) enabling patients to pay in monthly installments (as low as $372/month). SmartShape does not directly provide financing but partners with lenders to enable payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SmartShape Weight Loss Centre is a private bariatric surgery clinic that provides minimally invasive laparoscopic weight loss procedures, including Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND, and Revision Surgery, to obese individuals (BMI ≥35 or BMI ≥30 with comorbidities). Procedures are performed at accredited private surgical facilities in Toronto and Laval, and are bundled with a 5-year multidisciplinary AfterCare Success Program covering surgeon, nurse, and dietitian consultations, blood work monitoring, and 24/7 surgeon access. The clinic also offers post-weight loss body contouring surgery and arranges third-party patient financing.

Product overview

SmartShape Weight Loss Centre is a specialized bariatric surgery clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of weight loss surgical procedures. The core offering includes four surgical procedures: Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND System, and Revision Surgery, all performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. These procedures are complemented by an AfterCare Success Program providing 5 years of multidisciplinary support including surgeon, nurse, and dietitian consultations. The clinic also offers body contouring surgery for post-weight loss cosmetic needs and flexible financing payment plans. SmartShape operates two locations in Toronto, Ontario and Laval, Quebec, and has served over 7,000 patients since 2005.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Surgery Laparoscopic bariatric procedure that removes approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving a small banana-shaped sleeve, which reduces stomach size and ghrelin (hunger hormone) production. Indicated for patients with BMI ≥35, or BMI ≥30 with weight-related comorbidities, who have not achieved sustained weight loss through diet and exercise. Includes 2-day hospital stay, ~2 week recovery, and access to the 5-year AfterCare Success Program.
• Mini Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery Laparoscopic weight loss procedure that creates a smaller stomach pouch and bypasses a portion of the small intestine, reducing food intake and limiting calorie absorption. Reversible (can be revised/converted). Indicated for obese patients, with documented outcomes of up to 75% excess weight loss in the first year and rapid type 2 diabetes remission due to hormonal changes. Includes 2-day hospital stay, ~2 week recovery, and access to the 5-year AfterCare Success Program.
• LAP-BAND System Weight Loss Surgery Adjustable gastric banding procedure where a silicone band is placed around the upper stomach to create a small pouch, restricting food intake. The band is removable and adjustable, allowing customized restriction for weight loss. Indicated for obese patients seeking a reversible bariatric option. No overnight hospital stay; 3–4 day recovery to daily activities. Band adjustments are included at no cost for Years 1–5 at the Ontario facility.
• Revision Weight Loss Surgery Corrective laparoscopic surgical procedures for patients who have had previous bariatric surgery (e.g., LAP-BAND or gastric sleeve) with unsatisfactory outcomes or complications. SmartShape is the only weight loss surgery centre in Ontario offering revision surgery, with hundreds of revisions performed since 2009. Pricing varies depending on complexity.
• Body Contouring Surgery Post-weight loss cosmetic surgery procedures, including arm lift, tummy tuck, breast lift, facelift, neck lift, and liposuction, to remove excess skin after significant weight loss. Performed in partnership with Surgical Solutions Network (Clearpoint Health Network) for SmartShape patients who have completed bariatric surgery.
• AfterCare Success Program Comprehensive 5-year post-operative support program bundled with all SmartShape weight loss surgical procedures. Includes ongoing consultations with the bariatric surgeon, follow-ups with nurses and registered dietitians, blood work monitoring, post-weight loss webinars, and 24/7 surgeon access after hours. Designed to ensure sustained weight loss and long-term patient outcomes.
• Free Surgeon Consultation Complimentary pre-procedure consultation with a bariatric surgeon (in-person at Toronto or Laval, or virtual/by phone) to discuss weight loss options, assess eligibility, review health history, and receive a personalized procedure recommendation. No referral required.
• Financing Payment Plans Financing facilitation service that connects patients to third-party lenders (Beautifi, Medicard, Credit Medical) for monthly payment plans starting as low as $372/month. Features include zero down options (Beautifi), no credit score impact when applying (Beautifi), bilingual service (Medicard), and approximately 4-minute application approval. SmartShape does not directly provide financing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gastric sleeve patients lose up to 70% of excess weight, most within the first year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Surgical Solutions Network (Clearpoint Health Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartShape is a member of Surgical Solutions Network, part of Clearpoint Health Network, which has surgical centres in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Laval, and Vancouver. SmartShape uses Clearpoint Surgical Toronto for surgical procedures. Both organizations share ownership under Clearpoint Health Network.
• OPMEDICcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOPMEDIC is the surgical facility in Laval, Quebec where SmartShape performs gastric sleeve procedures. Fully accredited by Accreditation Canada. Located at 1565 Boul. de l'Avenir, Bureau 300, Laval, QC. SmartShape surgeons perform surgery at this third-party accredited surgical centre.
• Clearpoint Surgical TorontocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClearpoint Surgical Toronto (830 Dixon Road, Etobicoke) is the state-of-the-art private surgical facility where SmartShape bariatric surgeons perform gastric sleeve, mini gastric bypass, revision surgery, and LAP-BAND procedures. Fully accredited by CAAASF and is one of only two provincially certified private hospitals in Ontario. Includes private overnight accommodations.
• Canadian Obesity NetworkminorOthersReferenced as a source for data on Canadian public bariatric surgery wait times (2019 study showing 2-5 year wait times). Not a formal partnership but cited as authoritative third-party source for market context.
• Group Health CentreminorOthersGovernment-approved Registered Health Spending Account (RHSA) provider referenced for small business owners and self-employed individuals to use pre-tax dollars for healthcare costs including SmartShape procedures. Informational reference only.
• Hub FinancialminorOthersGovernment-approved Registered Health Spending Account (RHSA) provider referenced for small business owners and self-employed individuals to use pre-tax dollars for healthcare costs including SmartShape procedures. Informational reference only.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shouldice Hospital: Canadian private specialty surgical hospital (hernia repair) operating on a self-pay/private-pay model with bundled care packages. Highly comparable to SmartShape as a Canadian private specialty surgical clinic with strong brand recognition, premium pricing, and patient-driven direct acquisition.
• Endobariatric (Dr. Alvarez): Mexican bariatric surgery clinic (Dr. José Álvarez) recognized as a global gastric sleeve volume leader. Directly comparable to SmartShape as a high-volume private bariatric surgery destination attracting US/international patients seeking affordable private-pay procedures.
• Mexico Bariatric Center: US-based medical tourism facilitator coordinating bariatric surgery in Mexico for US self-pay patients. Comparable to SmartShape as a cross-border bariatric surgery provider targeting US patients priced out of US private care, with bundled financing and concierge logistics.
• Shouldice Hernia Centre: Already listed as Shouldice Hospital — duplicate retained for emphasis as the closest Canadian private-pay specialty surgical analogue to SmartShape's model.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Canada: Canadian outpatient clinic affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic system offering executive health and specialty care on a private-pay basis. Comparable as a premium Canadian private specialty health provider leveraging brand and accreditation to attract self-pay and corporate patients.
• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Thailand-based multi-specialty hospital and a global medical tourism leader. Comparable to SmartShape as a destination for international self-pay patients seeking high-quality, bundled-price specialty surgery with concierge support.
• Mount Sinai Hospital – Bariatric Surgery: US academic medical center operating a comprehensive bariatric surgery program including gastric sleeve, bypass, and revision. Comparable to SmartShape as a full-service bariatric provider offering multiple procedure types with strong surgeon credentials, though operating under insurance rather than self-pay.
• Mayo Clinic – Bariatric Surgery: US academic medical center with a national reputation bariatric surgery program. Comparable to SmartShape as a destination bariatric provider known for clinical excellence, surgeon pedigree, and comprehensive aftercare, though operating at much larger scale under insurance.

Regional players

• Apollo Spectra Hospitals: India-based network of short-stay specialty surgical hospitals offering bariatric and laparoscopic procedures at premium private-pay rates. Comparable as a private specialty surgical model in an emerging market with strong brand reputation and bundled pricing.
• Spire Healthcare Bariatric Services: UK private hospital group offering bariatric surgery (gastric band, sleeve, bypass) on a self-pay and insured basis. Comparable to SmartShape as a private-pay bariatric surgical provider in a publicly-funded healthcare system, targeting patients seeking faster access than the NHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SmartShapeWeightLoss
• Instagraminstagram.com/smartshapecentre
• Xx.com/smart_shape
• Facebookfacebook.com/SmartShapeWeightLossCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surgical-weight-loss-centre

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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