Our Team Approach to Weight Loss

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Attend our free bariatric surgery information seminar to meet the surgeons and start your weight loss journey.

Achieving weight loss and healthy living goals is easier when you have a caring team behind you. And this is precisely what you'll find at St. Peter’s Health Partners Bariatric and Metabolic Care. Our team approach and record of success draws people from across the region and surrounding states.

Our Team Approach to Bariatric Surgery: Why Choose Us?

All of the experts you need, including surgeons, weight loss doctors, behavioral modification specialists and nutrition experts are in one program. We are one of the few programs in New York state with this offering. We work together through every phase of your care to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights of our program include:

Seamless care: Many of our specialists have been working together for years, leading to efficient care that gives you the best chances for success. Working together also helps us anticipate your needs and tailor therapies to help you avoid complications.
Monthly meetings: We work together to manage complex cases. The team develops personalized plans for addressing challenges that include vitamin deficiencies, depression and major life changes.
Convenience: Preparing for surgery typically requires monthly appointments with multiple specialists. Because we are all part of the same team, you have access to the experts you need – often in one visit. This option makes it easier to fit weight loss services into your busy schedule. Find out what to expect.
Ongoing support: Our commitment to your success extends beyond surgery. We continue seeing you long after surgery to help you maintain your health and weight. If you aren't feeling well or not hitting your goals, we get to the source so you can move forward.

Our Bariatric and Medical Weight Loss Team

You benefit from the expertise of specialists in:

Bariatric surgery: Board-certified surgeons guide your care. Our experience from performing thousands of procedures leads to precise care and an extremely low complication rate. Find out more about bariatric surgery options.
Obesity medicine: This doctor specializes in treating obesity and managing complications, like diabetes and high blood pressure. We also identify medical issues, such as poor nutrition, that may get in the way of losing weight.
Behavior modification: Our licensed mental health counselor helps you develop the skills and mindset necessary to make permanent changes to your lifestyle. We help you break old habits and celebrate victories big and small.
Nutrition: A dietitian provides nutritional counseling to help you establish healthy eating habits and get the nutrients you need. We personalize recommendations based on the foods you like to eat and also introduce you to new options.
Nurses and coordinators: These team members are available between appointments to assist you with your weight loss journey. Whether you need help with insurance paperwork or words of encouragement, we are here for you.

Additional St. Peter's Health Partners Specialists

Your care team may also include specialists from:

Cardiology: Testing determines whether your heart is healthy enough for bariatric surgery and whether special precautions are necessary during your procedure. Read more about cardiology.
Endocrinology: These specialists treat problems such as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) that can affect your ability to lose weight. If you have or are at risk for diabetes, we work with you to get blood sugar levels under control. Learn more about endocrinology care.
Pulmonology: A pulmonologist is a physician who specialized in conditions involving the respiratory system. Read more about pulmonology.