Bariatric Surgery - Omaha - Methodist Health System
Bariatrics • Omaha, NE • Since 1982 • Multiple locations including Omaha and Council Bluffs; outreach in Columbus, Nebraska locations
About
Summary: Bariatric surgery services are offered within the Nebraska Methodist Health System (NMHS) in Omaha. As a nonprofit health system based in Omaha since 1982, NMHS operates two hospitals and affiliate facilities, including Methodist Physicians Clinics and affiliation with Nebraska Methodist College. The system emphasizes innovative, patient-centered care across specialties such as surgery, orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and women's health. For bariatric needs, NMHS provides surgical options and related care through its hospital network in the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro area, supported by comprehensive clinical services, diagnostics, and postoperative resources.
Clinic Type
Bariatrics
Address
825 S 169th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68118, US
Phone
(402) 354-4800
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp: 4.8 out of 5 (10 ratings (ObesityHelp))
- Methodist Health System: 4.9 out of 5 (255 ratings (for Dr. Brad A. Winterstein))
- Methodist Health System: 4.8 out of 5 (187 ratings (for Dr. Thomas J. White))
- BDIR: 4.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded surgeons with strong bedside manners
- Thorough and supportive follow-up care programs
- Designated as a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery
- Efficient and streamlined pre-operative process
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of poor administrative communication and scheduling issues
- Isolated reports of negative staff interactions
"They have the upmost care and compassion than any Dr's office I have been to."
— ObesityHelp review"I would highly recommend Methodist. Dr Cronk or Dr Anthone. I have found the entire organization to be very thorough."
— BariatricPal forum post"I was a new patient here . . I have never ran into a more rude nurse in my whole life."
— MapQuest reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Methodist bariatric surgery program focuses on long-term success, not a quick fix — Jun 15, 2026
- ‘It’s a whole-health thing’: Gretna man finds success with Methodist’s bariatric surgery program after other failed weight-loss efforts | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont — Jun 18, 2026
- New ad reflects Methodist's commitment to care, compassion and innovation | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont — Feb 3, 2026
- What does weight loss success on GLP-1 look like? | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE — Jan 12, 2026
- Bariatric Surgery Slashes Risk of Kidney Failure, Heart Attack and Death, New Data Show - American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — May 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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