Bariatrics Center at University Tower | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE
Bariatrics • Omaha, NE • Since 1869 • 1 (Bariatrics Center at University Tower) locations
About
Nebraska Medicine (Nebraska Medical Center) is a nonprofit health system based in Omaha, NE. Key facts relevant to Bariatrics at University Tower: - Structure and scope: Two-hospital system with 2 main campuses (including the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha) and about 70 clinics. Main campus has 718 beds; Bellevue Medical Center has 91 beds. - Reputation and specialties: Strong programs in cancer care, neurology, transplantation, gastroenterology, and general surgery; highly ranked hospitals in Nebraska by U.S. News & World Report since 2012. - Bariatrics relevance: Nebraska Medicine provides comprehensive surgical and medical weight-management services as part of its broad gastroenterology and surgical offerings (specific bariatrics details would be available at their bariatrics/gastroenterology and University Tower pages or by contacting the system directly). - Contact and access: Main headquarters in Omaha; main patient services line is 800.922.0000. The system operates across Omaha and Bellevue with extensive clinical staff (over 1,000 doctors) and multiple clinics. - Locations: 987400 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 (HQ) and related campuses/clinics in the Omaha area. If you’re specifically seeking the Bariatrics Center at University Tower, you may want to check Nebraska Medicine’s official site for the Bariatrics or University Tower pages, or call the central line for department-specific directions and appointment availability.
Clinic Type
Bariatrics
Address
University Tower, 2nd Floor, Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE
Phone
402.559.9500
twilson@nebraskamed.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.–Noon (as provided)
Services Offered
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FAQs
How can I reach the Bariatrics Center at University Tower by phone?
Call 402.559.9500.
Where is the Bariatrics Center at University Tower located?
The Bariatrics Center is located on the second floor of University Tower at 4400 Emile St., Omaha, NE 68105.
What are the Bariatrics Center hours?
Hours include Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Mondays to Fridays 8 a.m. to Noon (as noted in the highlights).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Corrigan McBride): 3.2 out of 5 stars (11 reviews)
- US News & World Report: 5 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience metric) (28 reviews (for Nebraska Medicine-Nebraska Medical Center))
Patients praise
- Comprehensive program offering both surgical and medical weight loss options
- Multidisciplinary team approach involving physicians, nurse coordinators, and specialists
- Positive patient interactions with specific staff members and surgical outcomes reported by some individuals
Common complaints
- Some patients have expressed dissatisfaction with specific surgical outcomes and follow-up care for certain bariatric procedures
"Dr. McBride and her staff make a wonderful team! Everyone has been very thorough, making sure every detail has been taken care of. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. McBride and her staff."
— ObesityHelp member review"Nebraska Medicine Bariatric Clinic is great. All the doctors there are awesome and don't go straight to surgery."
— Reddit user commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The future of health care is being built in Nebraska | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center — Feb 10, 2026
- Corrigan McBride, MD, named master educator | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center — Aug 18, 2025
- A new era of patient care takes shape in Clarkson Tower | Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE — May 20, 2026
- Project Health construction gets approved, set to reshape Nebraska health care | News | nebraskanewsservice.net — Oct 22, 2025
- $2.19 billion 'Project Health' takes key leap forward with NU vote • Nebraska Examiner — Oct 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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