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Bariatric Surgery

In addition to nutritional and lifestyle modifications, bariatric surgery can help patients reach a healthy weight and manage obesity-related medical problems.

The UAMS Medical and Surgical Weight Management Program offers:

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A highly skilled surgical team

Our team of board-certified surgeons have specialized expertise in weight loss surgery.

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Surgical Innovation

We utilize the latest advancements in technology, offering both robotic and minimally invasive approaches to bariatric surgery for enhanced precision and faster recovery.

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A collaborative care team

We collaborate with obesity medicine doctors, nurses, dieticians, and psychologists to help you on your weight loss journey.

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An individualized care plan

We create a personalized plan tailored to your unique health needs to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

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Ongoing support

We are committed to supporting you throughout your entire pre- and post-operative journey, ensuring continuous success as you work toward your weight loss goals.

Conveniently Located

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Medical and Surgical Weight Management Clinic

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Outpatient Center South
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-526-7877
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Expertise Care

Martha M. Estrada, M.D.

Martha M. Estrada, M.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Ashtyn L. Fluesmeier, RD

Ashtyn L. Fluesmeier, RD Dietitian

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Rikki Lea Walker, PA

Rikki Lea Walker, PA Physician Assistant

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Gregory Tyler Rives, M.D.

Gregory Tyler Rives, M.D. Surgeon

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Lexie H. Vaughn, M.D.

Lexie H. Vaughn, M.D. Surgeon

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We are Here to Support Your Journey

We offer a support group comprised of patients in the pre and post operative stage of surgery along with UAMS team members. Meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday, every other month via Teams. For more information or to register, please email us using the button below. Please note, this email is intended for administrative purposes only. Clinical questions should be address via Mychart or by contacting our office directly.

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Type of Surgeries

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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Gastric sleeve surgery is a weight-loss surgery that helps individuals lose weight by restricting food intake.

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a type of weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) that helps individuals lose weight by restricting food intake and reducing nutrient absorption.

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Robotic-Assisted Weight-Loss Surgery

The UAMS Medical and Surgical Weight Management Clinic uses the da Vinci surgical system, which provides your surgeon with an advanced set of tools for performing robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery.

Advantages of Robotic-assisted Weight Loss Surgery

With a highly magnified, 3-dimensional view of the surgical field, some potential benefits of robotic weight loss surgery are:

  • A shorter hospital stay
  • Reduced pain
  • Minimal scarring
  • Faster recovery
  • Decreased risk of infection