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Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Professional interests include: Roux-en-y gastric bypass, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and more.

4600 E 9th Avenue Suite 200
Denver, CO 80220

(303) 280-0900

Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD is affiliated with HealthOne and HCA HealthONE Centennial, A part of Aurora Hospital HCA HealthONE Aurora HCA HealthONE Rose HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Office Locations

4600 E 9th Avenue Suite 200
Denver, CO 80220

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4600 Hale Parkway Suite 340
Denver, CO 80220

(303) 280-0900

(303) 280-3858

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Some issues Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Using a medication outside of its prescribed method is always risky - and in this case, especially unnecessary," Dr. Michael Snyder, medical director of Bariatric Surgery at Rose Medical Center...”—"Doctors warn about 'very real risks' of Ozempic 'golden dosing' trend: 'Recipes for disaster'", New York Post, June 2025

“Traditionally, people who qualify for weight-loss drugs have a body mass index of 30 or greater, or a BMI of 27.5 with associated conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or sleep apnea,...”—"'Food addict' Perez Hilton insists weight-loss drugs aren't 'cheating' - and reveals how he dropped 60 pounds", New York Post, April 2025

“In reality, obesity is a "disease process that needs notable medical and surgical help -- just like depression, hypertension and heart disease," says Dr. Michael Snyder, a medical advisory board...”—"What Is Bariatric Surgery?", Washington Top News, August 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2012 were bypass surgery, minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
doctor visit	129
gastrointestinal procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
weight management	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
weight management	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	26
doctor visit	161
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	47
weight management	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
doctor visit	150
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
weight management	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
doctor visit	69
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
weight management	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	17
doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
weight management	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
doctor visit	85
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
weight management	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
doctor visit	36
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
weight management	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
weight management	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Denver, CO were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and bypass surgery.

bypass surgery	17
doctor visit	95
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
weight management	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD.

**Gender**
Female	73
Male	29

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	77
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

HCA HealthONE Centennial, A part of Aurora Hospital HCA HealthONE Aurora HCA HealthONE Rose HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$69,083 Harmonic $22,366	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $17,149	Echelon Flex $16,832	HARMONIC Product Family $8,667	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $840	Other $3,229
Ethicon US, LLC	$20,648 Echelon Flex $6,962	Other/NA $5,962	HARMONIC Product Family $3,330	ENSEAL $1,077	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $974	Other $2,343
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$15,746 Da Vinci Surgical System $15,746
Ethicon Inc.	$9,502 Echelon Flex $2,532	Endoscopy Endocutters $115	Sutures $29	$6,825
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC	$9,425 Orbera $9,138	Overstitch $144	Overstitch and or LapBand $143
Other	$19,828 LAP-BAND $4,465	Echelon Flex $2,954	Harmonic $2,110	UBRELVY $1,444	SURGICAL PAIN INCISIONAL PRODUCTS $473	Other $8,382

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$92,279
Travel and Lodging	$28,241
Food and Beverage	$13,701
Education	$10,010

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Aaron Snyder, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $529.

Biography

Dr. Michael Snyder is a specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery. Dr. Snyder is especially interested in gastrectomy, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, and roux-en-y gastric bypass. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). He attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University for residency. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Snyder is affiliated with HealthOne.