Charles J. Swannack, MD, FACS

Dr. J. Bradley B. Pickhardt is a board-certified general surgeon who has practiced in Missoula, MT for 30 years. Dr. Pickhardt performs a wide range of surgical procedures, including weight loss surgery, trauma surgery, breast surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery.

Deron J. Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric medicine and general surgery, located in Missoula, Montana. With extensive experience in minimally invasive weight loss procedures, Dr. Ludwig is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients suffering from severe obesity through preoperative education and long-term support. Having developed and directed an award-winning surgical weight loss program in California, Dr. Ludwig now partners with Providence St. Patrick Hospital to enhance the established bariatric surgery program in the region. His commitment to excellence is reflected in the program's accreditation as a center of excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Generated from the website

Deron J. Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a highly experienced and board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric medicine and general surgery. With a passion for improving the quality of life for patients suffering from severe obesity, Dr. Ludwig has dedicated his career to the transformative power of weight-loss surgery. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive procedures and his commitment to providing pre-operative education, postoperative support, and long-term follow-up to enhance success and minimize complications. Dr. Ludwig is affiliated with Providence General and Specialty Surgery in Missoula, MT, where he partners with the hospital and physicians to grow an established bariatric surgery program. With over 18 years of experience, he has achieved and maintained accreditation as a center of excellence from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Ludwig enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing hobbies such as breeding and training British Labrador retrievers, hunting, weight-lifting, and jujitsu.Generated from the website