St. Alexius NewStart

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Your Trusted Partner for Weight Loss Surgery in St. Louis

St. Alexius NewStart specializes in surgical weight management, offering tailored solutions for individuals struggling with obesity. Our team of expert surgeons and dedicated nursing staff prioritize patient care, combining advanced procedures like gastric band surgery and the FDA-approved ORBERA intragastric balloon with comprehensive post-operative support. We focus on long-term success through personalized follow-up visits, nutritional education, and adjustments to ensure sustainable weight loss.

With eligibility criteria starting at a BMI of 30 for select procedures, we cater to patients seeking life-changing interventions backed by medical expertise. Our commitment to attracting top-tier professionals ensures patients receive cutting-edge care aligned with the latest advancements in bariatric surgery.

Services

Gastric Band Surgery ORBERA Intragastric Balloon BMI Assessment Bariatric Surgery Consultation Post-Operative Care

Highlights and features

We offer experienced bariatric surgeons and dedicated nursing staff.
We provide personalized post-operative care and nutritional education.
We have affordable outpatient lap-band surgery options.
We offer the FDA-approved ORBERA procedure for eligible patients.
We support patients with BMI as low as 30 and comorbid conditions.

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Gastric Band Surgery

The Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band is a restrictive weight-loss procedure creating a small stomach pouch. Saline adjustments control food intake, aiding long-term weight management. Ideal for patients with a BMI of 30+ and comorbidities, this outpatient surgery offers reversible, personalized care with follow-up support.

ORBERA Intragastric Balloon

The ORBERA procedure involves placing a temporary balloon in the stomach to promote fullness. FDA-approved for patients with a BMI of 30+, it combines medical supervision with lifestyle changes. This non-surgical option requires a 6-month commitment followed by removal.

BMI Assessment

Our BMI calculator determines eligibility for surgical weight loss programs. Patients with a BMI of 35+ (or 30+ for lap-band) may qualify. This assessment guides personalized treatment plans and next steps for bariatric care.

Bariatric Surgery Consultation

We offer consultations to assess candidacy for weight loss surgery. Our experts review medical history, BMI, and comorbidities to recommend tailored solutions. This includes discussing risks, benefits, and long-term commitments for sustainable results.

Post-Operative Care

Post-surgery care includes regular follow-ups, nutritional guidance, and band adjustments. Our team ensures patients maintain progress through education and personalized support. Success depends on adherence to dietary plans and scheduled visits for optimal outcomes.

Questions

What bariatric procedures do you offer?

We offer gastric band surgery, ORBERA intragastric balloon, and comprehensive bariatric consultations for eligible patients.

Am I eligible for weight loss surgery?

Eligibility requires a BMI of 35+ with comorbidities or 30+ for lap-band candidates. Our team evaluates individual cases.

What post-operative support is available?

We provide follow-up visits, nutritional counseling, and band adjustments to ensure long-term success and patient education.

Do you offer non-surgical options?

Yes, the ORBERA intragastric balloon is a non-surgical, temporary weight loss solution we provide.

How do I calculate my BMI?

Use our online BMI calculator by entering your height and weight to determine eligibility for our programs.

Reviews (7)

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Melissa Manning

Mar 21, 2022 Report

Dr Norbert Richardson CHANGED MY LIFE I had my surgery October 7,2007 I'm still thin but the skin is unbearable. this doctor was the best doctor I've ever had in my life he has great bed side manners. Request him

Donnie Finley

Feb 18, 2020 Report

My wife had a wonderful experience with Saint Alexius New Start and the staff there. The staff were very helpful with videos on type of procedure my wife was to have. Dr. Richardson was her doctor and he did a tremendous job with her gastric bypass procedure. My wife is doing great down to her ideal weight of 144lbs and she really feels good about herself. She is off her diabetic medicine and is slowly coming off some of her other meds as well due to her weight loss.

We have already recommended Alexis New Start to other folks that are having problems with weight loss. We are very happy that Dr. Magby Gergius of OMC WestPlains suggested sending my wife to Alexius New Start.

Kara Rogers

Dec 31, 2019 Report

This place is a joke. Got all my pre-reqs done and then Dr Richardson bailed on his patients and left us high and dry. We all had to find new doctors and start the process over again. What a waste of money and time! The nutritionists barely gave me any new information about diet and I only saw Dr Richardson for 5 min max each time I saw him (2 visits). He lacked any form of bedside manner and could care less about his patients.

The receptionist forgot about me on my first visit and I waited 2 hours before they got me in! Now I'm going through bills and their antiquated billing system charged me double for several visits and no one will return my call so I can get my money back from this unethical, unprofessional company. One star is being VERY generous! Thank God I didn't have my surgery done here or I might have died from their incompetence.

Cherie Bauman

Mar 21, 2019 Report

Great place to go to get help to lose weight. I have been very happy with the success I have had and the help I have gotten from St Alexis! I have gotten an education about weight management too. I have never had that before at any weight loss facility. Most places want your money and don't offer much more except their food. Dr Richarson is very nice and I got the meds I needed to help me too. Can't say enough about everyone at this office.

I have lost 25 lbs so far. Julia the dietitian is very knowledgeable and helpful! Couldn't be happier! Thank you! I highly recommend this place. Go if you are having weight issues! Its not that expensive and they really do care!

Evelyn Hemphill

Jan 03, 2019 Report

I started the weight loss program November of 2018. I have really enjoyed my experience. Not only have I loss a noticeable amount of weight, I was given the tools an resources to be able to continue to lose and also maintain on my own. I was skeptical initially because I've tried so many diets in the past, but this really is a lifestyle change that is realistic and can be implemented all the time. Also, the counselors are very knowledge and provide a lot of good tips and recommendations.

Agnes Hamilton

Feb 03, 2018 Report

I have had several surgeries with New start, The Dr's and staff are knowledgeable to help us stay focused on our journey with helpful tips support meetings at the office they have a counselor for therapy that also holds meetings. I don't regret having my surgeries even though I had issues when I had my lap band. I would recommend this office to anyone

Nurse

May 26, 2017 Report

I feel like I should preface this by saying I work in healthcare and therefore can be somewhat skeptical when it comes to medical providers. That being said, I have nothing but GREAT things to say about this program. Everyone there from the receptionist to my surgeon (and everyone in between!) has been very outgoing, helpful, and just overall very nice! Everyone always makes a point to speak to me and seem to really remember the specifics of my case. I drive over 2 hours to get there and feel like it is worth every single second!