Stormont Vail Health
Bariatric Surgery • Topeka, KS
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Stormont Vail Health's Bariatric and Weight Management Program in Topeka and Manhattan, Kansas offers minimally invasive weight loss surgery including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and robotic-assisted procedures, along with comprehensive support from board-certified surgeons, dietitians, and behavioral health practitioners. The program is Kansas's only accredited medical and surgical weight loss facility west of Kansas City and has performed over 500 bariatric surgeries since 2018.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp (University of Kansas Physicians Topeka General, Vascular & Bariatric Surgery Center): 4.78 out of 5 (50 ratings)
- ObesityHelp (Dr. Bernita Berntsen): 5.0 out of 5 (22 ratings)
- University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus (Dr. Bernita Berntsen): 4.9 out of 5 (380 ratings)
- ObesityHelp (Dr. Carlyle Dunshee II): 4.6 out of 5 (22 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Bernita Berntsen): 4.3 out of 5
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with surgical outcomes and results
- Perceived high skill and expertise of surgeons
- Friendly and supportive office staff (in many cases)
- Clear and informative pre-operative consultations
Common complaints
- Perceived rushed interactions during appointments
- Concerns regarding limited post-operative aftercare or follow-up support
- Difficulty in getting concerns addressed by surgeons post-surgery
- Long wait times at the clinic
"Dr. Berntsen listened intently to me, and addressed my comments and concerns in a clear, concise and seemingly unhurried manner. I couldn't ask for a better doctor and so appreciate that we have this caliber of surgeon locally."
- Patient Review, University of Kansas Health System (Jan 2026)"I do think most of my interactions with her felt very rushed but that is probably because she is at the only Bariatric Surgery center in town... Do not expect her to sit with you and hold your hand post surgery."
- Patient Review, ObesityHelp"Dr. Dunshee is a very good surgeon. He is like most surgeons he does great in the operating room, but not so good afterward. The obesity center in Topeka is really lacking in aftercare programs."
- Patient Review, ObesityHelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Stormont Vail Health to Host Obesity Symposium — TK Business Magazine - Sep 21, 2025
- Bariatric surgery is a tool for lasting health | Ascension - Jan 21, 2026
- Methodist bariatric surgery program focuses on long-term success, not a quick fix - Jun 15, 2026
- Bariatric surgery and GLP-1s for ideal weight loss | Ascension - Jan 13, 2026
- Stomach Balloon For Weight Loss In Kansas City - Sano Specialty Care - Nov 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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