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a bariatric surgeon
That is a simplistic answer. At this point, many types of doctors are doing the surgery, simply because they can get insurance money to do them. I think this is one of the reasons there are so many deaths and complications from this type of surgery - too many surgeons who are not licensed in bariatrics trying to do this.
May I just say that if you are considering this type of surgery, try EVERYTHING else first. Does anyone else find it repulsive that doctors will deny or put off needed surgeries on overweight people for almost any other thing, but are more than willing to cut them open in the name of losing weight. I think they just fear lawsuits. But, if they have the skills and means to do bariatric surgery, then they should apply the same knowledge to their overweight patient's other needs as well.
(And I speak from experience - I was denied a much-needed hysterectomy 6 years ago because of my weight, but the same doctor brought me a load of paperwork on bariatric surgery, telling me to get that surgery first, then come get my hysterectomy. Never mind all the health issues that the neglected hyst has caused - they just brushed me off. It is time overweight people start demanding more in-depth health care that is given to people of "normal" weight.)
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∙ 11y agoBariatric Doctors specialize in obesity, so they would be the ones to talk to regarding a Gastric Bypass. They also have a Lap Band that is less invasive and has very little complications that a Gastric Bypass.
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∙ 12y agoThe best rated bariatric surgery hospital is the Universaty General in Houston, Texas. To contact Universaity General in Houstan,Texas the bariatric surgery department Bariatric Program at 713-375-7650 .
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∙ 12y ago"A Doctor Who would perform a gastric bypass surgery would be a surgeon. You need a special license to perform surgery on someone, like extra medical school."
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∙ 10y agoHospitals and doctor offices have lists of local bariatric surgeons. To find one online look at websites like Health Grades State Directory and Obesity Help.
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∙ 10y agoInformation about bariatric gastric bypass surgery can be found on websites like Mayoclinic, Webmd, or Medline Plus . More details can also be obtained by consulting your doctor.
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∙ 13y agoThe bariatric surgery is a great way to loose weight if you do not have any other options. You can find out more about this surgery if at the website www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/.
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∙ 12y agoIf you type the place where you live in this website http://www.obesityhelp.com/find/bariatric-surgeon/ it will show you a listing of bariatric surgeons in your area.
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∙ 12y agoYou can find out more about it here: www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/trials/. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you.
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