About Our Center

The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy provides life-changing weight loss options to help restore patients to a healthier, more active lifestyle. Led by Dr. Kuldeep Singh, a Baltimore magazine "Top Doctor" in Bariatric Surgery, The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy is well known in the Baltimore area for providing expertise in weight loss surgery and medical weight loss.

Dr. Singh is joined by bariatric surgeon, Dr. Jessica Cutler, and Rochelle Clark, CNRP, together offering patients a comprehensive, supportive approach to weight loss management.

You—At Your Very Best

The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy focuses on leading-edge medical and surgical solutions, education, support and best-in-practice care. Our goal is to have patients experience lasting results—not just temporary weight loss, but a lifelong improvement in their health.

Whether patients want to enjoy activities with their family and loved ones, restore a healthy body image, or improve serious metabolic conditions related to obesity, our team guides patients step-by-step to achieve their goals and reclaim their health.

Nationally Recognized for Weight Loss Management

As one of the leading bariatric programs in the Baltimore region, The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy is committed to providing the highest quality care with the best possible results for patients. The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, awarded Mercy Comprehensive Center accreditation. This achievement recognizes the Center's commitment to ensuring metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success.

Leading-Edge Weight Loss Options

• Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y Surgery)
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
• Revision Bariatric Surgery (Revise a Previous Bypass, Lap Band or Gastric Sleeve Surgery)

We also offer a variety of medications for weight loss, including GLP-1 agonists and appetite suppressants. 

A Comprehensive Approach to Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss

Mercy Medical Center physicians and staff approach weight loss management with a focus on the patient. Careful preparation and education are important factors to assist in the patient’s transition to a new lifestyle. We work closely with patients to cover a broad range of social and behavioral aspects for a successful transition. The Maryland Bariatric Center offers patients a multi-disciplinary approach to their care, including:

• Weight Loss Seminars – discuss surgical and medical options and requirements, insurance considerations and lifestyle changes
• Pre-op and Post-op Education Classes – education to help patients adjust to healthy lifestyle changes
• Dietitian Consultations – nutrition education and support
• Psychological Evaluation – session with a licensed professional
• Support Groups – ongoing discussions with health care professionals and fellow patients

The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy is complemented by renowned Centers of Excellence at Mercy. We take a coordinated approach with our team of Mercy experts in the treatment of heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, digestive problems and sleep/pulmonary issues.

Additionally, patients of The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy have access to Mercy's award-winning facilities including:

• The Mary Catherine Bunting Center – offering spacious private rooms for hospital stays
• The Surgery Center at Bunting – state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped especially for bariatric surgery cases

Additional patient amenities include:

• Curbside valet parking options:
  • Weinberg Garage (for office visits)
  • Bunting Garage (for pre-op testing and surgery)

How Do I Get Started with Weight Loss Management?

At The Maryland Bariatric Center at Mercy, patients undergo a thoughtful, carefully designed process to achieve improved overall health and weight loss. Learn more by following the steps below:

1. Calculate Your BMI – learn what options may be best for you
2. Attend a Free Weight Loss Seminar – learn more about bariatric surgery and medical weight loss
3. Request a Consultation – meet with our practitioners
4. Prepare for Bariatric Surgery (if applicable) – undergo an education and diet program for several months
5. Receive Bariatric Surgery or Start Medical Weight Loss
6. Support Phase – continue meeting with our practitioners, dieticians and weight loss mental health professionals; participate in support groups