University of Rochester Medicine Highland Hospital Bariatric Center
Bariatric Surgery • Batavia, NY
About
University of Rochester Medicine's Bariatric Surgery Center at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY offers comprehensive bariatric surgical care including gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. The center provides multidisciplinary care with pre-surgical evaluation, post-surgical follow-up, virtual seminars, and long-term support programs for patients considering weight loss surgery.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620
Phone
(585) 341-0366
WeightLossSurgery@urmc.rochester.edu
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.−4:30 p.m.
Services Offered
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Current Offers
Free virtual seminar
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp: 5.0 out of 5 stars (Over 200 reviews specifically for the bariatric center and individual surgeons)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded surgical skill and competence of surgeons like Dr. O'Malley and Dr. Johnson
- Strong emphasis on pre-operative education and aftercare programs
- Thorough, clear explanations of surgical risks and expectations
- Professional and attentive office staff
- Supportive and informative approach to long-term lifestyle changes
Common complaints
- Inconsistent or delayed post-operative nursing care during hospital stay
- Concerns regarding hospital room cleanliness and noise levels
- Some reports of hurried or impersonal clinic appointments
- Difficulty obtaining appropriate equipment (e.g., wheelchairs) for patients of certain sizes
"I would remove the dash and say 110. I can't say enough good about the expert I trusted my life change to."
— Patient Review on ObesityHelp"Both a good surgical competence and a good bedside manner are important. But, I will always take skill over personality in a surgeon any day."
— Patient Review on ObesityHelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- URMC outlines who qualifies for weight-loss surgery — Aug 5, 2025
- In the age of Ozempic, who gets it and who pays? | WXXI News — Oct 27, 2025
- In the age of Ozempic, who gets it and who pays? | WXXI News — Oct 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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