Credentials to look for
- Board certification in the relevant discipline (surgery or gastroenterology).
- Documented training in endoscopic suturing / endoscopic bariatric and metabolic therapies.
- Membership or fellowship in societies such as ASMBS, ASGE, or IFSO.
- Institutional affiliation with an accredited bariatric center.
Procedure volume and outcomes
Ask how many ESG procedures the physician has performed, what their reported outcomes are, and how they handle complications. Higher-volume operators tend to have more standardized protocols and support systems.
Questions worth asking
- What is your standard follow-up schedule?
- Who supports me on nutrition, behavior change, and medications?
- What happens if I don't respond, or if I regain?
- What are the specific risks in my case?
- How do you decide between ESG, sleeve gastrectomy, and GLP-1 therapy?
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery · Provider selection criteria for endoscopic bariatric care.
Last reviewed: June 1, 2026
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