Aaron Bornstein, DO
Bariatrics, General Surgery

SSM Health Weight Management Services
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 210 Bridgeton, MO 63044
Aaron Bornstein, DO, is a board certified, fellowship trained, bariatric surgeon. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed his surgical residency at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
After completing his residency, Dr. Bornstein completed a fellowship from the Orlando Regional Medical Center in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
Dr. Bornstein provides care to patients 18 years of age and older and has a special interest in anti-reflux surgery, hiatal hernia repair, ventral/umbilical/inguinal hernia repair, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, single anastomosis duodenal switch, endoscopic bariatric procedures including intra-gastric balloon placement/stent placement/gastric pouch and stoma revisions, medical and surgical weight loss.
Dr. Bornstein is married and has 4 sons. In his free time, he enjoys golf, soccer, hockey and spending time with family and friends. He is a native of Cape Girardeau, MO.
_"My passion is helping patients achieve their weight loss goals, so they can regain their health and improve their quality of life. My approach to patient care is to create a partnership with each of my patients, provide necessary information regarding weight loss options and help them create a plan to achieve their health care goals. Each patient's struggle with the disease of obesity is unique and, therefore, treatment options should be individualized."- Aaron Bornstein, DO_
After completing his residency, Dr. Bornstein completed a fellowship from the Orlando Regional Medical Center in bariatric surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
Dr. Bornstein provides care to patients 18 years of age and older and has a special interest in anti-reflux surgery, hiatal hernia repair, ventral/umbilical/inguinal hernia repair, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, single anastomosis duodenal switch, endoscopic bariatric procedures including intra-gastric balloon placement/stent placement/gastric pouch and stoma revisions, medical and surgical weight loss.
Dr. Bornstein is married and has 4 sons. In his free time, he enjoys golf, soccer, hockey and spending time with family and friends. He is a native of Cape Girardeau, MO.
_"My passion is helping patients achieve their weight loss goals, so they can regain their health and improve their quality of life. My approach to patient care is to create a partnership with each of my patients, provide necessary information regarding weight loss options and help them create a plan to achieve their health care goals. Each patient's struggle with the disease of obesity is unique and, therefore, treatment options should be individualized."- Aaron Bornstein, DO_
About Me
Specialties
Bariatrics
General Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Fellowship, 2020
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2019
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Medical School, 2013
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Internship, 2014
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Antireflux surgery
Bariatric weight loss surgery
Duodenal switch
Gastric bypass
Gastric outlet and pouch repair
Hiatal hernia repair
Inguinal hernia repair
Intragastric balloon
Laparoscopic surgery
Robotic assisted surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience5.0Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.9Knew Medical History5.0Involved in Care Decisions5.0Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
60 ratings,
21 reviews
5/15/2026
dr Bornstein save my life in the emergency room and having surgery. He knows my history well and it’s just a great doctor. Please let him know.
4/4/2026
Very grateful for Dr. B
3/15/2026
Dr. Bornstein saved my life. I don't know what more I could say to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for ending up in his OR.
2/27/2026
Knowledgeable, friendly,
2/21/2026
all the info is clear and understandable. all the staff is friendly and nice.
Map & Directions
SSM Health Weight Management Services
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 210 Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mon
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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