Yes. These doctors often administer specially-designed weight loss programs like MediFast for the morbidly obese.
Your doctor should have a list in his/her office of weight loss surgery doctors. You can also go to yellowpages.com type in your information and you will find phone numbers and addresses of weight loss doctors.
A weight loss surgery clinic, usually located within a larger hospital or health care network, can be a great option for weight loss surgery. Clinics usually have a team of doctors and providers who can talk you through all your options and be a resource in your future life. In addition, clinics that specialize in weight loss surgery have had a lot of experience in the surgery itself and the best practices for weight loss after the surgery. To find a weight loss surgery clinic, do an internet search and then check to make sure the doctors are accredited by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP).
On www.yelp.com I found a list of several weight loss doctors that have a paragraph of the techniques or methods they use. This gives you a great selection of all the doctors so you can choose which weight loss doctor is closest to you and reviews of each doctor.
Weight loss, or bariatric, surgery has become extremely common in the last decade. Gastric bypass is one of the most frequently used weight loss surgery options. If you are interested in learning more about the procedure, most hospitals have doctors on staff that specialize in the procedure. Many cities have weight loss surgery clinics with doctors on staff that are extensively trained in the various bariatric procedures. A doctor or nurse would be happy to sit down with you for a consultation and explain the different options and begin the process of determining if you are a good potential candidate.
No Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia does not cover going to weight loss doctors. It may however cover weight loss surgery.
Doctor Clifton Thomas and Dr. John LoMonaco are two of several good weight loss doctors in Houston. They both have experience in plastic surgery to help lose weight.
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You can get this at many places. You can go to www.locateadoc.com/doctors/weight-loss/miami-fl.html. It has listings of most doctors in Miami and you should be able to find what you need.
There are websites that provide much information on heart health via your diet. Such websites are usually created by doctors that specialize in weight and heart health. The best website found yet would be webmd.com
I do not believe bariatric surgeons specialize in diets. They specialize in weight loss related surgeries such as gastric bypass and lap band surgery.
Yes. There are doctors can help you for nutritional needs to help loose weight. You can go to a nutritionist, who could give you advice. Doctors can also provide and surgical needs for you to lose weight.