Meet Your Bariatric Team

Meet Our Surgeons

Steven N. Bock, MD

Dr. Bock is a board-certified general surgeon with more than 20 years of surgical experience. Dr. Bock has won numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Regional Top Doctor award in 2014.

After completing medical school at the NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Bock completed his general surgery residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York. From there, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland.

Ethan Benning, M.D.

Dr. Benning was born in Missouri and moved with his family to Albuquerque as a child. After graduating from Eldorado High School, he attended the University of New Mexico.  He stayed at UNM for medical school, then completed his General Surgery residency training at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After residency he moved to Morgantown, West Virginia for his fellowship in Minimally Invasive, Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery.

After completing his fellowship, Dr. Benning moved back to Albuquerque and joined the faculty of the University of New Mexico, Department of Surgery. His interests include Bariatric surgery, the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux as well as laparoscopic hernia repairs. Although not born in New Mexico, Dr. Benning considers New Mexico his home and takes great pride in being able to serve the members of this great community.

Bariatric Surgery: A Team Effort

We emphasize long-term weight management rather than short-term extreme weight loss. That takes a team effort—and you are the most important member of your health care team.

Your support team includes:

  • Your doctor can evaluate the risks and benefits of surgical and non-surgical treatments and help you manage problems that may arise after surgery.
  • A registered dietitian can help you understand nutrition recommendations and counsel you on what your body needs to be healthy.
  • The nursing staff can answer questions and help you prevent or deal with problems that may arise.
  • The Bariatric psychologist can help you manage the emotions that can come with physical and lifestyle changes.
  • The Nurse Practitioner will be involved in all aspects of your bariatric care.

It is important for us to be able to contact you after surgery. Please tell our office if your address or phone number changes.

Paying for Weight Loss Surgery

Getting weight loss surgery is an investment in your long-term health. Contact Patient Financial Services to make a payment plan today.

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