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Weight Loss Surgery Clinic Closing

1/12/2021
Author: Ai Ngau Lam, Manager Specialty Clinics

We regret to announce the Weight Loss Surgery Clinic will be closing, effective April 30, 2021. Dr. Jeffrey T. Landers, MD, has provided excellent care for our community. Low volumes and significant operational impacts this past year requiring us to pause elective surgery at Valley for an extended period of time have taken their toll.

Thank you for entrusting us to be part of your care team. Your continued care following our last day is truly important to us. We will assist current patients with transition of care to other local bariatric programs. There are several options available, including:

MulticareCenter for Weight Loss & Wellness: 253.301.5280

SwedishWeight Loss Services: 425.313.7947

UW MedicineCenter for Weight Loss & Metabolic Surgery: 206.598.2274

If you have questions please contact Ai Ngau, clinic manager, at aingau_lam@valleymed.org or 425.690.3064. Our office will remain open until April 30, 2021 to help our patients navigate this transition. You can also follow Dr. Landers on Instagram (@Jeffrey_T_Landers_MD) for information regarding the location of his next practice.