Roller Weight Loss & Advanced Surgery has unveiled a new $8 million ambulatory surgery center adjacent to its Fayetteville clinic, marking a major expansion in patient care and surgical services.
The 10,000-square-foot Roller Surgery Center, located at 1695 E. Rainforest Drive, is designed to provide advanced bariatric, general, gynecological, and plastic surgeries. The facility allows patients to undergo procedures and return home the same day, reducing reliance on traditional hospital stays.
According to a news release, the center is the first accredited bariatric ambulatory surgery center in Arkansas and one of only 28 nationwide. It holds accreditation from the American College of Surgeons as a Surgical Quality Partner and is recognized under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
“Patients can now have weight loss surgery and recover in the comfort of their own home,” said Dr. Josh Roller, the center’s medical director. “Being able to have weight loss surgery and recover at home reduces the stress and anxiety that surrounds every surgery. It’s also a much more cost-effective option for patients.”
The new facility comes as a timely development, following a state law effective Jan. 1 that requires private health insurance plans to cover bariatric surgery along with pre- and post-operative care.
The Roller Surgery Center offers procedures such as the modified duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass, alongside general surgical services including reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery, gynecologic surgery, endoscopy, and gynecologic oncology surgery.
The center is equipped with four operating rooms and four rooms for overnight stays, supported by a team of 15 full-time and five part-time staff members.
