Bariatric surgery and medical weight loss
Weight loss that lasts. Right here in Northern California.
Northbay Health is proud to bring a full-service bariatric surgery and medical weight-loss program to Solano County. Expert care. No long drives. No referrals out.
Real, lasting change starts with the right support and the right team. Now let’s build a plan that works — together.
Northbay Health offers physician-guided medical weight-loss and bariatric surgery options designed to help patients improve long-term health through personalized care in the North Bay.
Why weight-loss surgery?
Obesity is a medical condition — Not a personal failure
Obesity is one of the most complex and misunderstood medical conditions affecting adults today. At Northbay Health, we treat weight-related health concerns with the same clinical expertise, compassion and long-term support as any other chronic medical condition.
For many patients, weight loss is influenced by far more than diet and exercise alone. Hormones, metabolism, genetics, medications, stress, sleep and underlying medical conditions can all affect the body’s ability to lose and maintain weight.
Bariatric surgery and medically supervised weight-loss treatment have been shown to support meaningful, lasting improvements in health and quality of life. Research has shown that bariatric surgery may help improve or resolve obesity-related conditions, including:
- Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Sleep apnea
- Joint pain and mobility limitations
- Fatty liver disease
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Heart disease risk factors
- Chronic fatigue or low energy
- Difficulty participating in daily activities
Many patients also seek treatment after experiencing:
- Difficulty losing weight despite lifestyle changes
- Weight regain after repeated dieting attempts
- Increasing limitations with exercise or movement
- Weight-related impact on emotional well-being or confidence
- Concerns about long-term health and independence
Northbay Health offers a personalized, physician-guided approach designed to help patients achieve long-term success safely and sustainably.
Your options at Northbay Health
Personalized weight-loss care designed around you
There is no single path to long-term weight management. Northbay Health offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options based on your health history, goals, medical needs and insurance coverage.
Our team works with you to build a treatment plan designed to support lasting progress — not quick fixes.
Sleeve gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most commonly performed bariatric procedures and may be appropriate for patients seeking significant, long-term weight loss. During the procedure, approximately 80% of the stomach is removed to create a smaller stomach pouch, helping patients feel full sooner and reduce hunger signals.
For many eligible patients, sleeve gastrectomy can be performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques, which may support a shorter hospital stay and recovery period compared to traditional open surgery.
Benefits may include:
- Significant long-term weight loss
- Reduced hunger and portion sizes
- Improvement in obesity-related health conditions
- Minimally invasive surgical approach for eligible patients
- Shorter hospital stay and recovery time for many patients
Gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass changes how the stomach and digestive system process food to support weight loss and improve metabolism. This procedure may be especially beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes, reflux or more complex metabolic concerns.
Benefits may include:
- Significant long-term weight loss
- Improvement in diabetes and metabolic conditions
- Reduced reflux symptoms for some patients
- Long-term weight management support
Medical weight-loss program
For patients who are not ready for surgery or who prefer a nonsurgical approach, Northbay Health offers physician-supervised medical weight-loss treatment plans focused on long-term health improvement and sustainable lifestyle changes.
Treatment plans are personalized based on your health history, goals, medical needs and previous weight-loss experiences. Depending on your care plan, treatment may include nutritional counseling, lifestyle support, behavioral guidance, physician monitoring and prescription medications when medically appropriate.
FDA-approved weight-management medications may be considered as part of a supervised treatment plan for eligible patients. Our team focuses on helping patients build realistic, sustainable progress through medically guided care rather than short-term or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Treatment plans may include:
- Nutritional counseling
- Lifestyle support
- Behavioral guidance
- Physician monitoring
- Prescription medications, when medically appropriate
1 in 3
Number of American adults affected by obesity
32.7%
Percentage of Solano County residents affected by obesity
$173 billion
Annual obesity-related healthcare costs in the United States
Long-term weight loss
Potential result of bariatric surgery, sustained over multiple years
Type 2 diabetes improvements
Many patients with type 2 diabetes experience significant improvement after bariatric surgery
Why choose Northbay Health for bariatric and medical weight loss?
Northbay Health provides comprehensive, physician-guided weight-loss care focused on improving long-term health outcomes through personalized treatment and coordinated support.
Patients choose Northbay because we offer:
- Local access to bariatric and medical weight-loss care in Solano County, helping patients receive specialized treatment closer to home without the burden of traveling outside the region
- Bariatric revision surgery options for people who require modifications to previous weight-loss surgeries
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to your health history, lifestyle, goals and medical needs, so your care reflects your individual circumstances and long-term priorities
- Surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options that provide flexibility for patients at different stages of their weight-loss journey
- Comprehensive care coordination designed to create a smoother, more supportive experience throughout evaluation, treatment, recovery and long-term follow-up
- Physician-led treatment focused on safety, education and sustainable outcomes, helping patients make informed decisions with confidence
- Nutritional and behavioral guidance integrated into the care process to support healthier habits and sustained results beyond initial weight loss
- Advanced minimally invasive bariatric surgery techniques, when appropriate, which may support smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays and recovery benefits for eligible patients
- Coordinated follow-up care and long-term support to help patients maintain progress and navigate lifestyle changes after treatment
- Care in Vacaville and Fairfield, making consultations, procedures and follow-up appointments more convenient for patients and families
Bariatric and medical weight loss FAQs
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Take the first step toward better health
You do not have to navigate weight loss alone.
Northbay Health offers trusted, physician-guided bariatric and medical weight-loss care designed to help patients improve long-term health with support in Northern California.
Whether you are exploring medical weight-loss treatment or considering bariatric surgery, our team is here to help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.
Where to find our bariatric and medical weight loss clinic
1860 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 200
Fairfield, CA 94533




