Bariatric Services at UH Lake West Medical Center
If you’ve tried multiple diets over the years without success, you’re not alone. Many people with significant weight to lose find that traditional diet, exercise and medication programs don’t work for them. If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for weight loss surgery.
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UH Lake West Medical Building
36100 Euclid Ave., Suite 170
Willoughby, OH 44094
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Nationally Recognized Care at Four Convenient Locations
The surgical weight loss programs at University Hospitals are accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation & Quality Improvement Program. This designation reflects our commitment to patient comfort and safety, while following recommended guidelines to reduce the risk of complications such as bleeding and infections.
Accredited surgical weight loss care is available at four convenient locations, including:
Procedures We Offer
The Bariatric Surgery Center at UH Lake West Medical Center, part of University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute, can facilitate weight loss in certain people who haven’t responded to diet and exercise.
Our bariatric surgery program offers leading-edge surgery options for long-term weight loss, including minimally invasive procedures. Surgical options include:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding
- Gastric sleeve
Offering Help and Hope for a Healthier Life
Bariatric surgery is not a quick fix. It’s a total lifestyle change that involves many physical and emotional challenges. It can significantly lower your risk of a variety of medical problems associated with obesity.
Our team of compassionate, experienced bariatric surgeons, nurses and nutritionists are committed to your success and will be there every step of the way to offer support before and after your weight loss surgery. Support services include:
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Psychiatric care
- Nutritional counseling
- Educational programs and support groups
Meet the Bariatric Surgeon at UH Lake West
(4.9), Get Started on Your Weight Loss Journey
Register to attend a surgical weight loss online information session.