Weight Loss & Reflux Center

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303-265-5260
303-403-6907

12905 W 40th Ave

Suite 405,

Wheat Ridge, CO 80401
Floor 4, Suite 405

This department offers

  • Bariatric surgery
  • Foregut surgery
  • Medical weight loss
  • Upper GI surgery
  • Weight loss and bariatrics
  • Weight loss surgery
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Weight loss & reflux care in Wheat Ridge, CO

At Intermountain Health’s Lutheran Clinic in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, we provide expert weight loss and reflux care tailored to your needs—helping you feel better, faster.

Our Weight Loss & Reflux Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, offers personalized care for patients seeking long-term weight management and relief from GERD and related conditions. Our experienced foregut and bariatric surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to help you regain control of your health.

First step: 303-265-5260

Expert weight loss & reflux care

Get comprehensive treatment from a trusted team of foregut and bariatric surgeons in Wheat Ridge. We deliver personalized plans, advanced surgical options, and ongoing support for lasting results.

Specialized bariatric & GERD expertise

Care from dedicated weight loss surgeons and reflux specialists focused on long-term outcomes.

Advanced minimally invasive surgery

Leading techniques help reduce recovery time and improve surgical precision.

Coordinated, patient-first care

Your treatment plan is tailored and supported at every step—from evaluation to recovery.

Our providers

Madison H. Tuggle
4.8

Madison H. Tuggle, RD

Dietetics
Lutheran Clinic - Weight Loss Center + Reflux Center
303-403-3030
Emily A. Speer Heffner
4.8

Emily A. Speer Heffner, MD

General Surgery
Lutheran Clinic - Weight Loss Center + Reflux Center
303-403-3030
Selvi K. Kumar
4.7

Selvi K. Kumar, NP

Bariatric Surgery
Lutheran Clinic - Weight Loss Center + Reflux Center
303-403-3030
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Bariatric surgery and GERD care near Denver

We offer a full range of treatments to address both weight-related health concerns and reflux conditions—helping you improve your quality of life.

Services We Offer

  • Bariatric surgery – Surgical options such as gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy designed to support significant, long-term weight loss and improve obesity-related conditions.
  • Reflux surgery (GERD treatment) – Advanced anti-reflux procedures for patients with chronic acid reflux who need more than medication for symptom relief.
  • Hiatal hernia repair – Surgical treatment to correct hernias contributing to GERD, improving digestion and reducing discomfort.
  • Minimally invasive foregut surgery – Specialized procedures targeting esophageal and upper digestive conditions using precise, less invasive techniques.
  • Comprehensive reflux evaluation – Diagnostic testing and expert evaluation to determine the underlying cause of reflux symptoms and guide treatment.
  • Medical weight loss – A nonsurgical weight loss approach combining FDA-approved weight loss medications, lifestyle changes, dietary guidance, exercise, and educational resources to achieve and maintain a healthy weight for life.

Your BMI (body mass index) helps our teams understand how weight may affect your health. Use a BMI calculator to see where you fall and start a conversation about your weight‑loss options.

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Weight loss & reflux FAQs in Wheat Ridge

Get answers about bariatric surgery, GERD treatment, and what to expect at our Wheat Ridge clinic.

If you have ongoing heartburn, regurgitation, or swallowing issues that don’t improve with medication, it may be time to see a reflux specialist. Early evaluation helps prevent complications and identify the best treatment. Schedule a consultation to learn your options.
We offer both surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions, depending on your health goals and medical history. Our team will guide you through safe, effective choices designed for long-term results. Scheduling an evaluation is the first step. Bariatric surgeries are performed at Saint Joseph Hospital.
Foregut surgery focuses on the upper digestive tract, including the esophagus and stomach. It’s often used to treat GERD, hiatal hernias, and swallowing disorders. Our specialists use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
Reflux surgery is generally safe when performed by experienced specialists. Minimally invasive approaches help reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. Your care team will discuss risks and benefits to ensure it’s right for you.
You may be a candidate if you have obesity-related health conditions or if other weight loss methods haven’t been effective. Our team provides personalized evaluations to determine the best approach for your needs.

Any patient trying to lose weight with a BMI >30 or >27 with one or more weight-related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, or sleep apnea.

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We accept most major insurance plans, but please be sure to check with your insurance provider to verify your individual coverage and responsibilities. Our clinic is also happy to help answer any insurance questions you may have by calling 303-265-5260.
Insurances accepted

Our medical weight loss providers work with patients to create a customized weight loss plan based on the individual's medical history and current eating behaviors. Weight loss medications, meal replacements, and supplements will be considered based on patient history. There are multiple medications that are FDA-approved for weight loss.

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