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Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center

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1920 N Higley Rd Ste 308
Gilbert, AZ 85234

(480) 543-6600

Hours Today

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Welcome

Our skilled physicians at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center evaluate each patient and provide the individualized care that is crucial to effective and long-lasting treatment success. This unique, comprehensive weight-loss program addresses the medical, behavioral and nutritional needs of our clients.

About Us

Our Banner Gateway Weight Loss Programs offer a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating a broad range of medical services for adults who are somewhat overweight to morbidly obese.

Our expert team of doctors, nurse practitioner, dietician, exercise physiologist and mental health professionals can help you implement the lifestyle changes necessary to achieve sustainable weight loss, enabling you to improve your health.

At Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center, we understand that change can be difficult. That's why we provide lifelong support to our weight loss surgery patients. You are welcome to attend our free support groups both before and after your surgery.

Banner Gateway Medical Center has earned the prestigious Blue Distinction® Center designation for bariatric surgery, recognized in June/July 2025. This achievement highlights Banner Gateway’s commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective weight loss surgical care. As one of only a few facilities in the Phoenix market to receive this honor, Banner Gateway stands as a leader in delivering trusted bariatric services in the region.

Insurances Accepted

Most major insurance accepted. Please check your own plan for details.

Payments Accepted

We ask that you pay your portion of the bill at the time of your visit. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and personal checks. Any remaining balance is due within 30 days.

Please note: Many of our locations no longer accept cash or personal checks. Please check your preferred payment method before your visit.

Location hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Patient Forms

Coordination of Benefits Questionnaire (English)
Coordination of Benefits Questionnaire (Spanish)
Financial Agreement (English)
Financial Agreement (Spanish)
Health Information Exchange Opt In or Out Form (English)
Health Information Exchange Opt In or Out Form (Spanish)
Medical Treatment Agreement (English)
Medical Treatment Agreement (Spanish)

Meet our doctors at Banner Gateway Weight Loss Center

Karissa Valles, RD

Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition, Bariatric Medicine, Dietetics

Joseph Heller, DO

Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
5 out of 5.0

David Podkameni, MD

Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery
4.8 out of 5.0

Brandon Swezey, PA-C

Bariatric Medicine, General Surgery
4.8 out of 5.0

Emil Graf, MD

Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
4.9 out of 5.0

Mya Perkins, RD

Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition, Bariatric Medicine, Dietetics
4.9 out of 5.0

Andrew Novak, PA-C

Bariatric Medicine, General Surgery
4.9 out of 5.0

Amanda Bertschman, PA-C

Bariatric Medicine, General Surgery
4.8 out of 5.0

Albert Chen, MD

Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery
4.9 out of 5.0