Since obesity can increase the risk of hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes, it is vital for overweight individuals to take measures into their own hands and start making positive lifestyle choices. However, for some, they need the added support of a surgical weight loss center to make a lasting change. At the Center for Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC they offer the help you need.
The Center for Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery is an American College of Surgeons Center of Excellence, and has a five star rating from Heath Grades. Their surgeons are well regarded in the field, as well as undergoing continual training they are also educators. The philosophy at the center is that surgery is just the beginning, and you'll work with an integrative team of surgeons, registered dietitians, behavioral therapists, and other support staff. They have support groups that will help you keep your commitment to weight loss. Weight loss surgery isn't for everyone, but if you're BMI is 40 or over, or if you have a BMI of 35 and health problems like heart disease or diabetes, it's an option you should consider.
Procedures offered at the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center:
Weight loss surgery
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
LAP-BAND System
Duodenal Switch
Gastric Sleeve
Call the Center for Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC right away to learn more about improving your appearance, health, and body image.
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Tel: 888-857-1803
Fax: 1-212-342-1996
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
This office serves patients in the following areas:
Bowery, Chelsea, Chinatown, Clinton, East Harlem, East Village, Fort George, Garment District, Greenwich Village, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Hell's Kitchen, Inwood, Kips Bay, Lenox Hill, Lincoln Square, Lower Eastside, Meat Packing District, Midtown, Midtown South, Morningside Heights, Murray Hill, Noho, Soho, Southern Tip, Tribeca, Turtle Bay, Upper Eastside, Upper Westside, Wall Street, Washington Heights, West Village, Yorkville, New York, New York City, NYC 10032