Locations and Offices
James A. Clifton Digestive Health Center
4501 John W. Colloton Pavilion (JCP)
Level 4, Elevator F
Clinic
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Clinical Trials currently in progress
Patient Stories
November 29, 2017
Melissa's surgery team for her bariatric surgery was led by UI bariatric surgeon Jessica Smith, MD. The Roux-en Y procedure was a success, and Melissa...
September 5, 2017
“This whole operation was a way for me to completely take control of my life and become the person I really wanted to be” --Jared Cunningham from Ceda...
Related News
April 20, 2018
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has received a Blue Distinction Center+ designation by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield for bariatric surger...
May 19, 2017
The University of Iowa Health Care bariatric surgery program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the under the Metabolic and Bariatric...
Educational Resources
Support Groups
The Bariatric Surgery Support Group is a great way to share your experience and connect with others who have already started the journey.
Registration is not required; it is free and open to anyone interested in sharing their experience and/or considering bariatric surgery.
Bariatric Surgery Zoom Support Group meets on the following dates from 6 to 7 p.m.
March 11, 2024
Julie Gabrielson will present "Stress as a Cause of Obesity and Stress Reduction Techniques".
Meeting ID: 970 2931 0793
Passcode: 034637
Upcoming Presentations
- May 13, 2024
- July 8, 2024
- September 9, 2024
- November 11, 2024