Let's get you started on your weight loss journey.
As an experienced bariatric surgeon and dedicated health coach, you will have Dr. Arun Rao’s dual perspective to guide you through every aspect of your journey—physical, mental, and emotional.
Embark on your journey to optimal health!
Dr. Arun’s approach focuses on understanding the complexities and challenges of weight loss, especially after setbacks. She offers personalized support tailored to your unique needs before, during and after surgery. We get you to sustainable weight loss and optimal health, with strategies and support for lasting success.
Researching and deciding?
I help people struggling with their weight and gut-related issues understand if bariatric surgery is the right weight loss solution for them through personalized guidance and support.
Be ready for pre-surgery.
I’ll help you get completely prepared both physically and mentally for your upcoming procedure and recovery through comprehensive coaching. You’ll feel empowered, not overwhelmed.
Post-surgery done right!
During post-surgery, we’ll troubleshoot to maximize your results, better your self-care, and cement healthy habits during your critical post-op period so you can heal quicker.
On going support to keep you feeling good.
Dr. Rao’s wellness support reignites your drive with ongoing long-term nutrition and meal planning, fitness routines to maintain weight loss, hand-on accountability to stay on track, progress tracking and metrics monitoring, and even Dr. Arun’s special brand of habit and mindset coaching.
If complications arise, she's there!
Dr. Arun Rao’s legendary touch at resolving bariatric surgery complications as we’re experts at diagnosing root causes of ongoing issues. identifying any need for additional specialists, advising on potential surgical revisions if required, mutrition adjustments for deficiencies and we have the latest in therapeutic support and coping strategies
You'll be wow'd by Dr. Arun Rao.
I grew up in a family of healers, with my mother and sister both physicians. Seeing their ability to improve lives through medicine inspired me to follow the same path. In college, I dove deep into science with majors in biology and chemistry. But I also nourished my mind with philosophy classes that taught me the value of intellectual challenge for cognitive health.
After college, I took time to explore life on my own terms, against my parents’ wishes. Working in restaurants, I gained real-world experience. It gave me perspective on the struggles many patients face to simply get by. But I always felt called back to medicine. So I returned to rigorous science classes at Harvard, determined to overcome past academic issues. My path contained twists and turns, but each one shaped me.
Finding Purpose in Surgical Care
During my surgical fellowship, I was exposed to bariatric surgery and witnessed profound transformations firsthand. I saw the incredible physical and emotional impact. From that point forward, I knew I had found my purpose. Caring for bariatric patients aligned with my innate drive to heal bodies, minds and lives. I realized I could combine my passion for surgery with providing desperately needed understanding.
Like many patients, I’ve faced my own struggles with weight and learning issues. In my 20s, while working long restaurant hours, I constantly battled weight and stress. To this day, maintaining health requires diligence. My personal experience allows me to empathize and connect on a deeper level.
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A weight loss surgeon with a very special touch
I offer a suite of life-transforming procedures at Bariatrics for Life. Whether it’s the intricate reconfiguration of the digestive tract through Gastric Bypass, the comprehensive reshaping with the Duodenal Switch, or the precise adjustments of Revision and Conversion surgeries, my skills cater to your unique journey. I also specialize in the placement of Gastric Bands and Gastric Balloons, employing the latest techniques for optimal results.
Recognized among the top doctors in the field in our community, I had the honor of showcasing my expertise on the surgical show “Botched,” and I bring a blend of professional acclaim and heartfelt dedication to every procedure. Yet, it’s not just about the surgery; it’s about you. Alongside these advanced treatments, I deliver personalized weight loss guidance, emotional wellness support, and help forge sustainable lifestyle changes. Our elite clientele at Bariatrics for Life enjoy a full spectrum of care, designed with their success and well-being in mind.
Now on TLC
Dr. Arun Rao offers a sanctuary for growth, providing guidance that’s as nurturing as nature, alongside her personalized weight loss guidance, emotional wellness support, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Her brand of care and solutions earned her a spot on the surgery show “Botched.” Check it out where TLC is replayed.
Here’s what patients and doctors are saying about Dr. Rao’s guided care.
