You've made up your mind. You can't take it any longer, and now you are going to do something about it. You've decided to have gastric bypass surgery or what is sometimes called the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The problem is how do you find a gastric bypass surgeon?

Thanks to the internet finding a gastric bypass surgeon has never been easier. Dozens of web sites exist that will not only help you select a qualified surgeon but will also explain the procedure to you. For example, Obese Help has a world of information about obesity and gastric bypass surgery. The site has links covering such topics as before and after surgery, qualifications for surgery and insurance coverage.

Another great site for information about gastric bypass surgery is WeightLossSurgery.com. This site explains the cost of gastric bypass surgery and what insurance companies may require before covering the surgery.

However, once your mind is made up to have this surgery you need to select a gastric bypass surgeon. The absolute best place to find a gastric bypass surgeon is at DocShop.com. This web site allows you to search for a gastric bypass surgeon state by state. A complete search engine is available which lists each of the fifty states and Puerto Rico. In addition, it also has a link to gastric bypass surgeons located outside of the United States.

In addition it is simple to use. For example, when you click on the link for California a new page pops up. On this page are over twenty major population areas for the state of California. When you click on, for example, San Francisco, three specialty physicians are found. Each of the clinics listed specialize in weight loss, and the links listed include a profile, a web site link, and contact information.

You can also located a gastric bypass surgeon by using the ìdoctor finderî link provided by the American Medical Association. By going to their web site: www.ama-assa.org and following their click-through links you can quickly find a gastric bypass surgeon also called a bariatric surgeon in your area.