Bariatrics

406-657-7000

1233 North 30th Street

Billings, MT 59101

This department offers

Medical weight loss
Weight loss and bariatrics

Our bariatric providers ( 3 )

Kathryn F. Hatch, MD

General Surgery

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George K. Bentzel, MD

General Surgery

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4.9

Ashley K. Kirby, PA

Bariatric Medicine

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