Washington DC
Bariendo, the nation’s largest provider of endoscopic weight loss solutions, offers DMV patients ESG Stomach Tightening® (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty), gastric balloon, and more non-surgical treatments — delivered by some of the nation’s leading endoscopic weight loss doctors, serving patients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Treatments are performed at Gut Theory Total Digestive Care, a highly rated, physician-owned facility, in Friendship Heights — just 20 minutes from Downtown DC and 25 minutes from DCA.
- Address
- Gut Theory Total Digestive Care
5225 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 200B
Washington, DC 20015 - Telephone
- (202) 991-1415
- [email protected]
Your time matters: Easy telehealth consultations & follow-ups
Virtual care is more convenient. All consultations, including your first, are virtual at Bariendo. (No walk-ins) Complete your blood work at a nearby Labcorp. Then, come in person once for the procedure, followed by year-long virtual follow-up support to maximize your success.
Weight loss services
At Bariendo Washington DC, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical weight loss procedures, along with GLP-1 medications.
Providers
Bariendo’s physicians undergo rigorous training under the direct mentorship of the inventor of ESG Stomach Tightening®, ensuring exceptional expertise.
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Dr. Janese Laster-Butler
Bariendo Washington DC Director
Quadruple Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and Nutrition
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Dr. Pichamol “Sigh” Jirapinyo
Medical Director
Director of Bariatric Endoscopy Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Partner hotel
Bariendo patients receive a special discount at AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown, conveniently located within 8 minutes of Gut Theory Total Digestive Care, our procedure location.
- AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown
4646 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Frequently asked questions
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To get an endoscopic weight loss procedure at this location, please schedule a virtual consultation with one of our nurse practitioners or physician assistants to determine your eligibility. We don't accept walk-ins. Learn more about the entire patient journey.
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To be eligible for one of our endoscopic weight loss procedures (such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, gastric balloon, or revision of prior bariatric surgery), you must have a BMI over 30, or a BMI between 27 and 29.9 with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or fatty liver disease. For an endoscopic revision of prior bariatric surgery, you must have had a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery.
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An endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) procedure costs $12,995, which includes 12 virtual visits with your Bariendo healthcare team. Financing options are available. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.
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A gastric balloon procedure costs $7,495, which includes balloon removal at 6 months and 10 virtual visits with your Bariendo healthcare team. Financing options are available. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.
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Unfortunately, insurance does not cover endoscopic weight loss procedures yet. However, we offer several financing options. Learn more about our pricing and financing options.