A Personalized Surgical Weight Loss Approach

Take the First Step to Transform Your Life

The most experienced surgical weight loss program in the region

Emerson Health’s award-winning bariatric surgery program offers patients the latest advances in surgical weight loss procedures. Our experienced team is passionate about delivering the safest and most effective care with compassion.

We partner with patients to help them meet their goals and change their lives. We are the largest program in Massachusetts and perform more than 700 life-changing procedures every year.

Our Expert Bariatric Surgeons

Our award-winning, board-certified bariatric surgeons, Dr. David Lautz and Dr. Laura Doyon work with patients throughout their weight loss journey. From the first appointment, through surgery and beyond, they partner with patients on their path to success.

Both surgeons are verified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), ensuring the highest quality and safety standards, and were designated as Top Doctors in Massachusetts by Boston magazine.
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David Lautz

MD, FACS, FASMBS

Laura Doyon

MD, FACS, FASMBS

Why Surgery for Weight Loss?

If you are struggling with obesity, the Emerson Health Center for Weight Loss in Concord, Massachusetts, is here to help.

Supporting patients throughout New England, we know what it is like to suffer from this disease. We also understand that the decision to undergo weight loss surgery isn’t just about improving your health – it’s about changing your life.

Our Procedures

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
This popular weight loss procedure reduces the stomach to decrease food intake.
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Gastric Bypass
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure is considered the gold standard of weight loss surgery available today.
SADi-S
SADi-S is an effective procedure for weight loss and resolution of co-morbidities like type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
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Duodenal Switch
Duodenal switch offers the greatest amount of weight loss and improvement in weight-related conditions.
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Revisional Surgeries
If you have suffered problems from a previous bariatric surgery, our team can help.
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Lap Band
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), commonly referred to as Lap Band used to be one of the most popular bariatric procedures worldwide.

Patient Success Stories

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Celina's Success Story

Despite her best efforts to lose weight with different diets and exercise, Celina still felt overwhelmed and uncomfortable in her body.
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Stephen's Success Story

Today, I weigh 240 pounds, nearly 60% less weight than before the surgery. My life has completely changed for the better.
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Jenn's Success Story

Jennifer and her husband, high school sweethearts, were ready to start a family, but there was something standing in the way.

Latest Podcasts

How to Decide if Weight Loss Surgery Is Right for You
Dr. Laura Doyon discusses the bariatric surgery process and how to decide when it is necessary with her patient Celina Leger.
Weight Loss Surgery for Seniors
Joyce discusses her decision to have weight loss surgery when she was 71 years old. With Dr. Lautz and the team, Joyce overcame her decades-long obesity and is now a healthy 78-year-old.
What Makes Our Center Unique
Dr. David Lautz and Dr. Laura Doyon discuss the unique approach they, along with all staff at the Center, take with patients through the journey of weight loss surgery and beyond.

Awards & Recognition

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