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Bariatric Surgery Center | Highland Hospital | Rochester

Bariatric Surgery • Batavia, NY

About

Bariatric Surgery

1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-0366

WeightLossSurgery@urmc.rochester.edu

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.−4:30 p.m.

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Free virtual seminar

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 ObesityHelp

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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
Plastic Surgery & Hand Center - Batavia - Rochester Regional Health — Mar 23, 2026
Batavia VA Medical Center | VA Western New York Health Care — Aug 18, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.