Lifestyle Intervention for
Weight Management and Preventive Medicine
Your Bariatrician
Bariatric Physicians, or bariatricians practice weight loss/management by reducing body fat using an individualized approach crafted for each patient. The American Society of Bariatric Physicians has developed and promoted Bariatric Practice Guidelines which provides a framework that helps to ensure a high standard of medical practice. By following these guidelines we agree to:
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Preform an initial patient work-up to determine treatment based on each patient’s history, physical exam, laboratory work and other appropriate testing, as needed. |
Provide counseling and follow-up on proper eating habits, exercise, behavior modification and other aspects of weight loss throughout the program. |
Review the potential benefits and risk of any medication that may be used during treatment. |
Develop an individual weight maintenance program for each patient after weight loss goals are achieved. |