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About AZ Weight Loss Clinic

With offices in Phoenix, Glendale, and Tucson, Arizona, AZ Weight Loss Clinic is your home for weight loss surgery. Michael Orris, DO, MBA, FASMBS, and Thomas Buddensick, MD take a patient-centered approach to care, guiding their patients through each step of the weight loss process.

The highly skilled team specializes in all types of bariatric surgery, and uses minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to minimize incision size, reduce post-surgical pain, and speed-up recovery. AZ Weight Loss Clinic also offers dietary counseling with its registered dietitian and a medical weight loss program.

Your Lap-Band® Surgical Experts

Dr. Michael J. Orris, DO, MBA, FASMBS

Dr. Michael Orris recognizes the negative impact that excess weight has on society and has a passion for helping patients not only attain, but maintain, a healthy body weight. After completing his MBA in health care administration at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Dr. Orris earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also has served as Associate Clinical Professor at Midwestern University for over a decade. Dr. Orris is well-known for his vast knowledge in the field of bariatric surgery and for accepting complicated and challenging cases.

Dr. Thomas Buddensick - Lap-Band® Surgical Expert of Arizona

Dr. Thomas Buddensick, MD

Dedicated to the long-term success of weight loss, Dr. Buddensick takes the time to understand the needs and goals of each of his patients. Thomas Buddensick, MD, is a board certified and fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Buddensick began his career with a residency in general surgery at the Bariatric Center of Excellence in Baltimore and received training in advanced laparoscopic procedures during his bariatric surgery fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Catherine Ho, DO

Dr. Catherine Ho is a board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon who specializes in weight loss surgery. Passionate about helping her patients to reach their health goals, Dr. Ho is committed to her patients as they embark on their weight loss journey. Dr. Ho received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. She completed her general surgery residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California and her fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida where she helped research and uncover innovations in the field of bariatric surgery. Extensively trained in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, Dr. Ho uses her expertise to find treatments and solutions that fit the needs of each patient.

Request a consult with a Lap-Band® surgeon near you

Start your Lap-Band journey today!

Schedule a consultation

Contact us at 1-480-712-6000 to schedule a consultation

Plan your visit

We currently have three locations:
Tempe, AZ - 1855 E Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ - 3815 E Bell Rd #4200a
Tucson, AZ - 6261 N La Cholla Blvd #201

Find more information

Find more information at our practice’s website.

The Lap‑Band® process

What to expect from the program

  • 1

    Preparation

    Your first step toward successful surgical weight loss is meeting with the qualified surgeons at AZ Weight Loss Clinic. During the consultation you’ll learn if the Lap-Band® Program is a good fit for you.

  • 2

    Placement

    Lap-Band® is placed around the stomach to reduce its capacity, which helps promote a feeling of fullness, limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time, and slows the movement of food from your stomach.

  • 3

    Recovery

    Recovery is typically faster than other bariatric surgeries. Placement is performed same-day within an ambulatory surgery center or other outpatient setting, and usually takes less than an hour.

  • 4

    Aftercare & Support

    The Lap-Band® Program offers the most comprehensive aftercare program in the industry and is fully customized to your needs for adjustments and other aftercare support.

Lap‑Band Program success stories

Drew’s Story
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Drew’s Story
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Fiona’s Story

Are you ready to transform your life with the Lap-Band® Program too?

Speaking with AZ Weight Loss Clinic can help you resolve any questions or concerns your might have. If you are wondering if the Lap-Band® Program is right for you, Dr. Michael J. Orris, Dr. Thomas Buddensick and Dr. Catherine Ho are ready to guide you to help you lose weight and keep it off. Your weight loss journey is right around the corner.

Call 1-480-712-6000 to schedule a consultation.

Important Lap-Band® System Safety Information

The ReShape Lap-Band Systems are approved for adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of at least 30 with health conditions related to obesity, who have not seen success with other weight loss methods, like supervised diet, exercise, and behavior modification programs. Choosing this surgery means committing to changes in eating habits for the long term.

The Lap-Band procedure is not approved for individuals under 18 yo, those with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or lead to poor results, such as inflammatory or cardiopulmonary diseases, problems with the stomach and digestion, symptoms or family history of autoimmune disease, scarring of the liver, individuals unable or unwilling to follow the necessary dietary restrictions, individuals with alcohol or drug addictions, or those currently pregnant. Individuals who become pregnant after band placement may require deflation of their bands.

The ReShape Lap-Band Systems, a long-term tool, may need to be adjusted if you get pregnant, sick, or malnourished. Be careful with anti-inflammatory drugs as they could make the band wear away. Like any surgery, placement of the Lap-Band may have complications such as risks from drugs and methods used, general surgery risks, how well your body handles a foreign object, or in rare cases, risk of death.

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with metabolic and bariatric surgery that you and your doctor should discuss. Potential risks associated with the Lap-Band include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach blockage, constipation, swallowing difficulty, diarrhea, abnormal stools, abdominal pain, weakness, incision pain, infection, fever, hernia, chest pain, band movement, stomach pouch expansion, unusual healing, pain at the port site, port movement, and/or hair loss. Additional surgery might be needed. Losing weight quickly could lead to complications requiring more surgery. 

Talk to your doctor, and/or visit our website at www.lapband.com/safety/ for more information on its benefits and risks.

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