Surgical Weight Loss Center Manhattan, NYC at Center for Obesity at Columbia University

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.