What Las Vegas Bariatrics does

Las Vegas Bariatrics is a single-site, founder-owned bariatric surgery practice founded in 2003 and headquartered at 6930 S Cimarron Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada. The practice is operated by Dr. Bernie Hanna, MD, FACS FASMBS, who serves as Founder and Medical Director and holds Medical Director roles at North Vista Hospital, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, and Dignity San Martin Hospital. The company delivers a full menu of bariatric procedures — Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Band, Gastric Balloon, Revision Bariatric Surgery, and concurrent Gallbladder Surgery — augmented by robotically assisted procedures using the da Vinci 5 Surgical System. Patient acuity is narrowly defined: adults with a BMI of 40+, or 35–39.9 with obesity-related comorbidities.

The business model combines fee-for-service surgical revenue with several ancillary streams: physician-supervised medical weight loss (including GLP-1 / Semaglutide programs), IV and IM drip therapy, telemedicine consultations, supplements and protein products sold through an online shop (Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion), and a lifetime follow-up program called Infinite Aftercare. The practice is an accredited Bariatric Center of Excellence (SRC/ASMBS) and MBSAQIP-accredited, supporting both insured and self-pay patients with financing arranged through SkyPaymentsGateway. GTM is hybrid: a consumer-facing website with self-assessment surveys and online quote requests, organic content marketing (blog, testimonial videos, community events like the Walk From Obesity), direct-to-consumer consultations, and B2B2C employer-sponsored bundles through Lantern Surgery Care, BARInet, and Transcarent Surgery Care. The practice also positions itself as a medical tourism destination, leveraging Las Vegas's airport and hospitality infrastructure to attract international patients, and operates an LGBT-inclusive care program as a dedicated segment play.

Name

Las Vegas Bariatrics

Legal name

Las Vegas Bariatrics

Website

https://lasvegasbariatrics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Las Vegas Bariatrics is a Las Vegas-based, founder-owned bariatric surgery center founded in 2003, offering gastric sleeve, bypass, duodenal switch, revision, and robotic procedures (da Vinci 5), plus medical weight loss, employer bundles, and medical tourism services to obesity patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bariatric Surgery & Medical Weight Loss

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Diet and Weight Reducing Centers (812191)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Weight Loss Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAFAB)

Keywords

• Bariatric surgery services
• Weight loss surgery
• Medical weight loss
• Gastric sleeve procedures
• Robotic bariatric surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bariatric Surgical Procedures: Revenue generated from surgical procedures including Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Revision Bariatric Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastric Band, Gastric Balloon, and robotic surgery. Covered by many insurance plans; self-pay options also available.
2. Medical Weight Loss Services: Physician-supervised non-surgical weight loss programs including supplements, meal replacements, and medication-based approaches. Offered as standalone services or in conjunction with surgical programs.
3. IV Drip Therapy: IV drip therapy and IM (intramuscular) therapy services provided as part of the weight loss and wellness treatment continuum.
4. Employer Group Bundles: Bundled-care surgical programs for employer-sponsored groups, including Lantern Surgery Care, BARInet, and Transcarent Surgery Care, providing predictable pricing and concierge coordination for employee health benefit programs.
5. Supplements and Products: Sale of bariatric vitamins, supplements, protein meal replacements, and related products through an online shop (featuring Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion products).
6. Telemedicine / Telehealth Services: Remote clinical and non-clinical consultations and follow-up care provided via telehealth platform, maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Las Vegas Bariatrics is an accredited Bariatric Center of Excellence that performs surgical weight loss procedures including Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Band, Gastric Balloon, Revision Bariatric Surgery, and robotic bariatric surgery using the da Vinci 5 Surgical System. The practice also offers non-surgical medical weight loss programs (including GLP-1/Semaglutide medications), IV drip and IM therapy, lifetime aftercare, and employer-sponsored bundled care programs.

Product overview

Las Vegas Bariatrics is an accredited Bariatric Center of Excellence offering a comprehensive surgical weight loss platform centered around multiple bariatric procedures (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Gastric Band, Gastric Balloon, and Revision Surgery) augmented by robotic surgery capabilities using the da Vinci 5 system. The portfolio includes medical weight loss alternatives (Semaglutide/GLP-1 medications), IV drip therapy, and employer-group bundled care programs (Lantern Surgery Care, BARInet, Transcarent). Support infrastructure consists of an Infinite Aftercare lifetime program, LGBT-specific bariatric care, community support events, and an online supplements shop featuring Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gastric Sleeve Surgery Restrictive bariatric procedure that removes approximately 80% of the stomach to create a tube-like pouch, limiting food intake and reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin; for adults with obesity meeting BMI criteria.
• Gastric Bypass Surgery Malabsorptive-restrictive procedure creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting the small intestine to limit food intake and nutrient absorption; for adults with obesity meeting BMI criteria.
• Duodenal Switch Bariatric procedure with a 90% weight loss success rate that combines stomach restriction with intestinal bypass to reduce nutrient absorption; for adults with obesity meeting BMI criteria.
• Revision Bariatric Surgery Corrective bariatric surgery for patients who had prior weight loss surgery with inadequate results or complications.
• Gastric Band Surgery Adjustable gastric band procedure that wraps the upper stomach to create a small pouch, limiting food intake with an adjustable restriction mechanism; typically for patients more than 100 pounds above ideal weight.
• Gastric Balloon Non-surgical weight loss procedure placing an inflatable balloon in the stomach to reduce capacity and promote early satiety.
• Robotic Bariatric Surgery (da Vinci 5) Robotically-assisted minimally invasive bariatric surgery using the da Vinci 5 Surgical System for enhanced precision, vision, and control during procedures.
• Gallbladder Surgery Surgical removal of the gallbladder, often performed concurrently with or after bariatric surgery for qualifying patients.
• Medical Weight Loss Program Comprehensive non-surgical weight loss program including GLP-1 medications such as Semaglutide, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle modifications for patients who do not require or prefer non-surgical options.
• IV Drip Therapy Intravenous and intramuscular therapy services for hydration, nutrient supplementation, and wellness support as part of the weight loss and wellness continuum.
• Infinite Aftercare Program Lifetime follow-up program providing ongoing nutritional support, counseling, and medical monitoring for bariatric patients.
• Lantern Surgery Care Bundle Employer-sponsored bundled care program offering concierge coordination and streamlined approvals for bariatric surgery under employee health benefits.
• BARInet Bundle Employer group bundle program providing negotiated pricing and coordinated care for bariatric surgery services as part of employer health benefits.
• Transcarent Surgery Care Bundle Employer-based bundled surgery care program integrated with the Transcarent platform, providing coordinated bariatric surgery access for employee health benefits.
• LGBT Bariatric Care Specialized bariatric care and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients, delivered with culturally competent care and personalized treatment.
• Bariatric Supplements Shop Online retail store offering bariatric-specific vitamins, protein supplements, and meal replacement products (Bariatric Advantage and Bariatric Fusion brands) for post-surgery nutritional support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Duodenal switch has 90% success rate for weight loss and similarly high success rate for reducing obesity-related health conditions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lantern Surgery CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLantern Surgery Care is an employer-sponsored bundled-care program that provides employees and dependents with predictable pricing, streamlined approvals, and concierge coordination for bariatric surgery at Las Vegas Bariatrics.
• BARInetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBARInet is an employer group bundle program offering surgical weight loss services with bundled pricing and coordinated care for employer health benefit programs.
• Transcarent Surgery CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTranscarent Surgery Care is an employer group bundle partner providing surgical care coordination and bundled pricing for employee weight loss surgery through Las Vegas Bariatrics.
• North Vista HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Vista Hospital is one of the hospital affiliations where Dr. Bernie Hanna serves as Medical Director and where surgical procedures are performed.
• Sunrise Hospital and Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunrise Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital affiliation where Dr. Bernie Hanna serves as Medical Director and where bariatric surgical procedures are performed.
• Dignity San Martin HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDignity San Martin Hospital is a hospital affiliation where Dr. Bernie Hanna serves as Medical Director and where surgical procedures are performed.
• Bariatric AdvantageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBariatric Advantage is a supplement brand sold through Las Vegas Bariatrics' online shop for post-bariatric surgery nutritional support.
• Bariatric FusionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBariatric Fusion is a supplement brand sold through Las Vegas Bariatrics' online shop for post-bariatric surgery nutritional support.
• ASMBS FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASMBS Foundation is the national organizing body for the Walk From Obesity event, which Las Vegas Bariatrics participates in and sponsors annually. The foundation handles event fundraising and tax-deductible donations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Calibrate: Metabolic health company pairing GLP-1 medication with lifestyle coaching for sustainable weight loss. Competes with Las Vegas Bariatrics' medical weight loss program for GLP-1 candidates who are not yet ready for or do not need surgery.
• Found (weight care): Virtual weight care platform prescribing GLP-1 medications and pairing patients with clinicians. Competes for non-surgical, telemedicine-friendly obesity patients and represents the GLP-1-native model that bariatric practices must defend against.
• Hims & Hers Health: Direct-to-consumer telehealth platform offering weight management programs including GLP-1 medications. Indirectly competes with Las Vegas Bariatrics' medical weight loss and telehealth streams at a national consumer scale.

Broad incumbents

• WW International (WeightWatchers): Mainstream commercial weight-management program, now offering GLP-1 pathways alongside behavioral coaching. Broad incumbent in the obesity care space with overlapping weight-loss coaching value proposition and large national consumer brand.
• Cleveland Clinic Bariatric & Metabolic Institute: Hospital-based bariatric surgery program within a major US academic health system. Provides overlapping surgical weight-loss services as part of a broader metabolic and bariatric portfolio, including MBSAQIP-accredited care, but does not specialize in a single boutique private-practice model.

Direct peers

• NYC Bariatric Group: Large multi-surgeon bariatric surgery group in the Northeast offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and revision surgery. Comparable in service mix (comprehensive surgical + aftercare) but operates in a different geography at meaningfully greater scale.
• Mexico Bariatric Center: Cross-border bariatric surgery provider offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and other procedures to US medical tourism patients. Competes for the same international and price-sensitive US patients seeking affordable weight-loss surgery abroad.
• Southern Nevada Bariatrics: Las Vegas bariatric surgery center performing gastric sleeve, bypass, and revision procedures. Directly comparable private practice competitor in the same metro, sharing employer, insurance, and medical tourism demand pools.
• Endobariatric (Dr. Alvarez): Mexico-based bariatric surgery practice specializing in gastric sleeve and revision procedures, prominent in the US medical tourism market. Competes directly with Las Vegas Bariatrics for outbound US bariatric patients prioritizing cost and destination recovery.
• Blossom Bariatrics: Las Vegas-based bariatric surgery practice offering gastric sleeve, bypass, and other weight-loss procedures. Direct local competitor serving the same patient population in the same metro with overlapping insurance and self-pay economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lasvegasbariatrics
• Facebookfacebook.com/lvbweightloss
• Xx.com/lvbariatrics

Compliance4 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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