Peter Soosaar, MD

Dr. Peeter Soosaar, Bariatric Surgeon Peeter Soosaar, MD, FACS has dedicated his professional career to caring for patients in North Carolina, completing his residency in the Western area of North Carolina. As a highly-skilled and experienced bariatric surgeon at Mission Health in Asheville, he is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). Dr. Soosaar’s philosophy about patient care is that he treats his patients the same way that he would want his family treated. He earned his medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine at New Orleans and completed his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Soosaar is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). He is affiliated with Mission Hospital and Asheville Specialty Hospital. Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Soosaar In eighth grade there was a “what do you want to be when you grow up,” and my father brought me surgical instruments from the operating room. I made several posters with the instruments attached and had him explain to me what all the instruments were. From that very moment, I was hooked at being able to remove or fix something for someone. That's why I am passionate about being a surgeon. -Dr. Soosaar Dr. Soosaar is kind and compassionate, with a caring bedside manner. He makes sure his patients are well informed by taking the time needed to answer their questions. With his years of expertise, patients know they are in good hands. For Dr. Soosaar, innovation coupled with compassion has been the guiding forces of his career. Dr. Soosaar has expertise in bariatric surgery procedures and performs the Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), and weigh