Surgical and medical therapies both require a multi-disciplined approach to help patients overcome the complex problems caused by weight gain and obesity. With this in mind, Good Shepherd has recruited a select group of physicians, surgeons, nurses, nutrition and behavior counselors, dieticians and exercise specialists to assist each patient in the process of choosing a treatment program most appropriate for their health concerns and conditions. Our program emphasizes not only state-of-the-art bariatric surgery and life-long aftercare, but also medical weight loss and long-term maintenance for those patients interested in non-surgical options.
Obesity is considered by many experts to be our number one health problem in America. Obesity and its associated co-morbidities, especially cardiac disease, hypertension, diabetes and cancer, take an enormous toll on thousands of people every day. For those patients struggling with obesity, the Center for Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Medicine at Good Shepherd offers help. Good Shepherd's highly trained staff of physicians, surgeons, nurses, nutrition and behavior counselors, dieticians and exercise specialists, are committed to helping you understand the different surgical and medical options, complete the necessary insurance requirements and adopt the all-important nutrition and behavior changes that lead to long term success