Which is better: a bariatric surgeon who performs several different kinds of wls or one whose entire practice seems to be devoted to just one type? I want lap band surgery done. Today, my PCP referred me to a surgeon who is a member of a bariatic surgery team at a certified center (and lap band is one of three that he performs). I like that he's local, but there are other surgeons about an hour away that do lap band proceedures almost exclusively. Which is better?! Help, feeling a bit nervous. Thanks for your reply.