Bariatric Surgery New York City at Beth Israel Medical Center - PACC

Bariatric Surgery New York City

For many morbid obesity can be a serious, even life threatening health problem leading to a variety of illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Those who battle with morbid obesity can feel frustrated as as diet and exercise alone can prove ineffective for some. Instead, receiving Bariatric Surgery under the care and guidance of Dr. John L. Holup, DO at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City may be a promising start towards your bettering your health and well-being.

LAP-BAND surgery, which many find to be a safer and more convenient alternative to traditional gastric bypass surgery, is a process that involves placing a band device through small incisions around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch where food is stored. The result of creating this small stomach pouch, is that patients feel full by simply consuming smaller portions of food, allowing them to lose a significant amount of weight both steadily and rapidly.

Dr. Holup is a board certified surgeon who approaches each procedure using the utmost care and precision, and has the credentials and the experience to show for it. He has successfully performed over 500 Bariatric procedures to date. He is also member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.


Some of the conditions that are caused by obesity are:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure or heart disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea or respiratory complications
- Heartburn
- Depression
- Infertility
- Urinary problems

Don't continue to be burdened by obesity. Calling Dr. John L. Holup, DO at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City to learn more about your options for bariatric surgery, and to find out if your a candidate.