Bariatric Services
Bariatric Services
- Making the Decision
- Candidate Criteria
- Surgical Options
- Insurance Options
- After Surgery
- How to find us
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Bariatric Services specializes in the advanced surgical treatment of clinically severe obesity, a condition recognized by medical authorities as a major health problem in the United States today. In fact, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, surpassed only by cigarette smoking.
To ensure our patients have the latest information, we hold regular seminars the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm for patients considering bariatric surgery. For more information on our seminars, please contact us using the phone number listed below.
Located at 2901 W. Jackson Street in Muncie, Ind., IU Health Ball Memorial Bariatric Services offers the Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (Lap-Band®) procedure performed at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Our team of surgeons, nursing staff, counselors and dietitians will work to help you prepare a plan that will lead to a healthier lifestyle and a new you.
Contact IU Health Ball Memorial Bariatric Services at 765.747.4410 for more information.