Weight Management
Available in Topeka & Manhattan
The Stormont Vail Health Weight Management program is the only weight management center west of Kansas City that is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for both surgery and medical weight loss. That means you get the best expertise and support to achieve sustainable success, whether losing weight, forming healthier habits, or simply feeling better.
Best Place for Weight Management
Our Weight Management Center supports patients' weight loss journeys with personalized goal setting, motivation, and tools like medication and surgery. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, so we create a customized approach to meet your individual needs. When you visit us, we’ll work together to develop a plan that helps you reach your goals with the support you need.
Awards & Recognition

2024 Best of Topeka Finalist
Medical Facility

MBSAQIP
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ACS
Surgical Quality Partner
Weight Management Services
Medical Weight Loss
We can prescribe FDA-approved medications to help your weight loss efforts when implementing lifestyle changes.
Stimulants:
- Phentermine (Adipex-P, Suprenza)
- Phentermine and topiramate extended-release (Qsymia)
- Phendimetrazine (Bontril, Bontril PDM, Bontril Slow-Release, Melifiat, Obezine, Phendiet, Phendiet-105, Prelu-2)
- Diethylpropion (Tenuate)
- Vyvanse
Non-stimulants:
- Tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)
- Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda/Victoza)
- Naltrexone and bupropion extended-release (Contrave)
Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure for weight loss. It differs from cosmetic surgeries. To qualify for weight loss surgery, insurance requires:
- A BMI of 40 or higher OR
- A BMI of 35 to 39.9 with a chronic condition like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes
Stormont Vail offers four types of bariatric surgery, as well as revisional surgeries:
- Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Switch (SADI-S)
- Revisional Surgery
Our team, which includes your surgeon, nurse practitioner, dietitian, and other specialists, will support you throughout the process. You will need to complete an insurance checklist, which varies in length.
Our Weight Management Providers
Our Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Manager

Amber Groeling, RD
Board-Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, Registered Dietician
Stormont Vail Weight Management Center
Our Weight Management Locations
Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus
1325 Research Park DriveManhattan, KS 66502
Take the First Step to Better Health
If you're ready, please get in touch with your provider for a referral or call (785) 270-0056 to ask about your options.